Return to field — BOE923

KBFI · 32R

2026-01-15 17:32 UTC· KBFI → KBFI· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B39M

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BOE923 (United Airlines) was operating from KBFI to KBFI (Boeing Field King County International Airport) on 2026-01-15. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Boeing Field King County International Airport (KBFI) on runway 32R at 17:32 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL418, turnaround area near Cle Elum, US. Approach stability score: 87/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 32R
  • 41839 ft AGL at event
  • 530 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBFI 112253Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW050 16/03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP131 T01560033

Flight context

  • BOE923
  • United Airlines
  • B39M
  • KBFI → KBFI
  • 2026-01-15 17:32 UTC
  • KBFI runway 32R

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:32:05 UTC · KBFI runway 32R · 41,839 ft AGL · 530 kt GS
Diversion 20:26:22 UTC · WA14 runway 07 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 20:26:22 UTC · WA14 runway 07 · 0 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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