Return to field — PDT5859

KPHL · 27L

2026-05-04 14:06 UTC· KPHL → KPHL· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· E145

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PDT5859 (American Airlines) had departed KPHL on 2026-05-04. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 27L at 14:06 UTC. Peak altitude 16,163 ft, turnaround area near Penryn, 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 27L
  • 16163 ft AGL at event
  • 394 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHL 170054Z 20008KT 10SM BKN060 24/18 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP262 T02390183 $

Flight context

  • PDT5859
  • American Airlines
  • E145
  • KPHL → KPHL
  • 2026-05-04 14:06 UTC
  • KPHL runway 27L

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