Return to field — BOE337

KBFI · 32R

2026-04-09 18:26 UTC· KBFI KBFI· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.· B38M

BOE337 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBFI to KBFI (Boeing Field King County International Airport) on 2026-04-09. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Boeing Field King County International Airport (KBFI) on runway 32R at 18:26 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL253, turnaround area near Quincy, US. Approach stability score: 64/100. 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 32R
  • 25374 ft AGL at event
  • 368 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 64/100
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBFI 221253Z VRB03KT 10SM OVC043 15/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01500117

Flight context

  • BOE337
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KBFI → KBFI
  • 2026-04-09 18:26 UTC
  • KBFI runway 32R

All events on this flight

Return to field 18:26:54 UTC · KBFI runway 32R · 25,374 ft AGL · 368 kt GS
Diversion 20:32:58 UTC · KYKM runway 09 · 1,045 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

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