Return to field — SWA308
KHOU · 12R2026-08-26 17:47 UTC· KHOU → KHOU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA308 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KHOU to KHOU (William P Hobby Airport) on 2026-08-26. SkyMeter detected a return to field at William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) on runway 12R at 17:47 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL414, turnaround area near Warren County, US. Approach stability score: 85/100. 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 12R
- 41437 ft AGL at event
- 483 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 85/100
- 0 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KHOU 162253Z 10012KT 10SM SCT042 SCT160 SCT250 33/24 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP196 T03280244
Flight context
- SWA308
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KHOU → KHOU
- 2026-08-26 17:47 UTC
- KHOU runway 12R
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