Return to field — AAL2969

KMIA · 08R

2026-05-01 18:06 UTC· KMIA → KMIA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B38M

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AAL2969 (American Airlines) was operating from KMIA to KSFO (San Francisco International Airport) on 2026-05-01. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Miami International Airport (KMIA) on runway 08R at 18:06 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL380, turnaround area near Abraham’s Bay, BS. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 38074 ft AGL at event
  • 498 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMIA 172353Z 05006KT 10SM FEW025 SCT080 BKN120 BKN250 28/24 A3002 RMK AO2 RAB17E33 SLP167 OCNL LTGIC DSNT NE CB DSNT NE MOV SW P0000 60000 T02780239 10289 20256 53004 $

Flight context

  • AAL2969
  • American Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMIA → KMIA
  • 2026-05-01 18:06 UTC
  • KMIA runway 08R

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