Notable event

Holding pattern

Notable flight event recorded by the PlaneTrack receiver network on Fri 09 Oct 2026, 16:20 UTC.

Map of where AAL2044's holding pattern happened
AAL2044 aircraft photo
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Event record

FlightAAL2044
AircraftA997E5
Aircraft typeA319
Operator codeAAL
First seenFri 09 Oct 2026, 16:20 UTC
Last seenFri 09 Oct 2026, 16:56 UTC
Position35.937, -79.792 near Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO)
Altitude5,725 ft

Details

Total turn537 deg
NearPiedmont Triad International Airport

What is a holding pattern?

Air traffic control holds aircraft in racetrack-shaped circuits when the destination cannot take them yet, often because of weather, runway changes or traffic peaks. PlaneTrack detects a hold when an aircraft turns through more than a full circle while staying roughly level and in the same area for several minutes.

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Event detected automatically from live ADS-B data. Times are UTC. Automated detections can occasionally misread routine operations.