Return to field — SWA1842

PHNL · 08R

2026-08-23 20:20 UTC· PHNL → PHNL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA1842 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from PHNL to PHTO (Hilo International Airport) on 2026-08-23. SkyMeter detected a return to field at Daniel K Inouye International Airport (PHNL) on runway 08R at 20:20 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL289, turnaround area near Lanai City, US. METAR at the time reported 0 kt wind, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 08R
  • 28922 ft AGL at event
  • 488 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 0 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • PHNL 161453Z 06005KT 10SM FEW025 26/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02610211 55001 $

Flight context

  • SWA1842
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • PHNL → PHNL
  • 2026-08-23 20:20 UTC
  • PHNL runway 08R

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