Return to field — SWA3644

KDEN · 17L

2026-04-21 00:00 UTC· KDEN → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3644 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KPIT (Pittsburgh International Airport) on 2026-04-21. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17L at 00:00 UTC. Peak altitude 15,487 ft, turnaround area near Bennett, 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 17L
  • 15487 ft AGL at event
  • 348 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 210350Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM SCT030 BKN070 BKN110 15/12 A3022 RMK P0012 T01500120 LTG DSNT N AND S! OCNL LTGICCC DSNT NE AND S CB DSNT NE AND S MOV E MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA3644
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KDEN
  • 2026-04-21 00:00 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17L

All events on this flight

Return to field 00:00:08 UTC · KDEN runway 17L · 15,487 ft AGL · 348 kt GS
Go-around 00:11:08 UTC · KDEN runway 34R · 5,617 ft AGL · 163 kt GS
Go-around 00:11:08 UTC · KDEN runway 34R · 5,617 ft AGL · 163 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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