Go-around — SWA2953

KDEN · 35R

2025-10-09 19:47 UTC· KDAL → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA2953 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KDEN on 2025-10-09. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 35R at 19:47 UTC. Trace data at the event: 6034 ft AGL, 201 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 3 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.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 35R
  • 6034 ft AGL at event
  • 201 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDEN 271253Z 23010KT 10SM BKN120 BKN220 14/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01440044

Flight context

  • SWA2953
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KDAL → KDEN
  • 2025-10-09 19:47 UTC
  • KDEN runway 35R

All events on this flight

Go-around 19:47:08 UTC · KDEN runway 35R · 6,034 ft AGL · 201 kt GS
Go-around 19:47:11 UTC · KDEN runway 35R · 6,071 ft AGL · 206 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDEN