Return to field — SWA494
KSFO · 1L2025-09-27 05:53 UTC· KSFO → KSFO· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M
SWA494 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSFO to KSAN (San Diego International Airport) on 2025-09-27. SkyMeter detected a return to field at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) on runway 1L at 05:53 UTC. Peak altitude 15,893 ft, turnaround area near Half Moon Bay, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. 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 1L
- 15893 ft AGL at event
- 342 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 91/100
- 0 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KSFO 161056Z 14003KT 10SM FEW009 FEW018 15/12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01500122
Flight context
- SWA494
- Southwest Airlines
- B38M
- KSFO → KSFO
- 2025-09-27 05:53 UTC
- KSFO runway 1L
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