Return to field — UPS269

EDDK · 31R

2026-03-18 20:16 UTC· EDDK → EDDK· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· B763

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UPS269 (United Parcel Service) was operating from EDDK to EDDK (Cologne Bonn Airport) on 2026-03-18. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Cologne Bonn Airport (EDDK) on runway 31R at 20:16 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL339, turnaround area near Gradina, HR. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 9,994 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 31R
  • 33965 ft AGL at event
  • 534 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • EDDK 221250Z AUTO 29004KT 210V010 9999 BKN039 20/10 Q1029 NOSIG

Flight context

  • UPS269
  • United Parcel Service
  • B763
  • EDDK → EDDK
  • 2026-03-18 20:16 UTC
  • EDDK runway 31R

All events on this flight

Return to field 20:16:24 UTC · EDDK runway 31R · 33,965 ft AGL · 534 kt GS
Go-around 23:09:43 UTC · EDDK runway 13L · 1,445 ft AGL · 138 kt GS
Go-around 23:09:47 UTC · EDDK runway 13L · 1,281 ft AGL · 139 kt GS
Go-around 23:09:47 UTC · EDDK runway 13L · 1,281 ft AGL · 139 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· EDDK