Return to field — BOE197

KBFI · 14R

2025-12-05 17:19 UTC· KBFI → KBFI· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B38M

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BOE197 (American Airlines) was operating from KBFI to KBFI (Boeing Field King County International Airport) on 2025-12-05. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Boeing Field King County International Airport (KBFI) on runway 14R at 17:19 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL415, turnaround area near Jefferson County, US. Approach stability score: 60/100. 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
  • 41517 ft AGL at event
  • 603 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 60/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBFI 181153Z 17004KT 10SM BKN008 14/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP203 T01390122 10172 20128 53016

Flight context

  • BOE197
  • American Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBFI → KBFI
  • 2025-12-05 17:19 UTC
  • KBFI runway 14R

All events on this flight

Return to field 17:19:24 UTC · KBFI runway 14R · 41,517 ft AGL · 603 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 17:55:12 UTC · · 35,811 ft AGL · 528 kt GS
EmergencyDescent 17:55:12 UTC · · 35,811 ft AGL · 528 kt GS

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