Return to field — SKW5072

KDEN · 08

2026-07-03 14:41 UTC· KDEN → KDEN· SKYWEST AIRLINES INC· CRJ2

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SKW5072 (Skywest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KBFF (Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport) on 2026-07-03. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 08 at 14:41 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL220, turnaround area near Morgan County, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08
  • 22085 ft AGL at event
  • 439 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 170353Z 25009KT 10SM FEW065 SCT090 OVC110 21/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02060111

Flight context

  • SKW5072
  • Skywest Airlines
  • CRJ2
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-07-03 14:41 UTC
  • KDEN runway 08

All events on this flight

Return to field 14:41:34 UTC · KDEN runway 08 · 22,085 ft AGL · 439 kt GS
Unstable approach 16:50:22 UTC · KDEN runway 25 · 6,494 ft AGL · 154 kt GS

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