Go-around — UAL491

KIAH · 26L

2026-02-19 11:32 UTC· KLAX → KIAH· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B39M

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UAL491 (United Airlines) was operating from KLAX to KIAH on 2026-02-19. SkyMeter detected a go-around at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 26L at 11:32 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1684 ft AGL, 157 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 8 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. A go-around is a discontinued landing approach in which the pilot adds power and climbs back to a safe altitude before re-attempting the approach or proceeding to an alternate. It is a routine safety response, not an emergency, and is taught as the standard reaction to any unstable approach. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/0091 2026-01-04 00:01Z – 2026-07-04 23:59Z SFC–500 ft

    Coyote Wells, CA, Saturday, January 3, 2026 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/0092 2026-01-04 00:01Z – 2026-07-04 23:59Z SFC–500 ft

    CALEXICO, CA, Saturday, January 3, 2026 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4165 2026-02-14 07:00Z – 2026-08-15 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Nogales, AZ, Saturday, February 14, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4160 2026-02-14 08:00Z – 2026-08-15 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Chula Vista, CA, Saturday, February 14, 2026 through Friday, August 14, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 26L
  • 1684 ft AGL at event
  • 157 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KIAH 231253Z 05005KT 10SM FEW250 26/24 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02560244

Flight context

  • UAL491
  • United Airlines
  • B39M
  • KLAX → KIAH
  • 2026-02-19 11:32 UTC
  • KIAH runway 26L

All events on this flight

Go-around 11:32:05 UTC · KIAH runway 26L · 1,684 ft AGL · 157 kt GS
Go-around 11:32:05 UTC · KIAH runway 26L · 1,684 ft AGL · 157 kt GS
Go-around 11:32:01 UTC · KIAH runway 26L · 1,594 ft AGL · 150 kt GS
Go-around 11:32:01 UTC · KIAH runway 26L · 1,594 ft AGL · 150 kt GS
Go-around 11:32:05 UTC · KIAH runway 26L · 1,684 ft AGL · 157 kt GS
Go-around 11:32:05 UTC · KIAH runway 26L · 1,684 ft AGL · 157 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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