Return to field — BOE311

KBFI · 14R

2025-09-30 15:58 UTC· KBFI → KBFI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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BOE311 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBFI to KBFI (Boeing Field King County International Airport) on 2025-09-30. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Boeing Field King County International Airport (KBFI) on runway 14R at 15:58 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL382, turnaround area near Jefferson County, US. Approach stability score: 63/100. 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
  • 38290 ft AGL at event
  • 459 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 63/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBFI 182253Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02110122

Flight context

  • BOE311
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBFI → KBFI
  • 2025-09-30 15:58 UTC
  • KBFI runway 14R

All events on this flight

Return to field 15:58:58 UTC · KBFI runway 14R · 38,290 ft AGL · 459 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 16:28:09 UTC · · 35,495 ft AGL · 381 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 16:28:09 UTC · · 35,495 ft AGL · 381 kt GS

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