Return to field — BOE331

KBFI · 14R

2026-02-20 17:27 UTC· KBFI KBFI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

BOE331 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBFI to KBFI (Boeing Field King County International Airport) on 2026-02-20. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Boeing Field King County International Airport (KBFI) on runway 14R at 17:27 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL360, turnaround area near Mason County, US. Approach stability score: 59/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 14R
  • 36094 ft AGL at event
  • 479 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 59/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBFI 180430Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3004 RMK T01900120 MADISHF

Flight context

  • BOE331
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBFI → KBFI
  • 2026-02-20 17:27 UTC
  • KBFI runway 14R

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:27:58 UTC · KBFI runway 14R · 36,094 ft AGL · 479 kt GS
Return to field 17:27:58 UTC · KBFI runway 14R · 36,094 ft AGL · 479 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 17:59:32 UTC · · 31,742 ft AGL · 452 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 17:59:32 UTC · · 31,742 ft AGL · 452 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 17:59:32 UTC · · 31,742 ft AGL · 452 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 17:59:32 UTC · · 31,742 ft AGL · 452 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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