Go-around — UAL203

KIAD · 19R

2025-10-21 20:00 UTC· KAUS → KIAD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

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UAL203 (United Airlines) was operating from KAUS to KIAD on 2025-10-21. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) on runway 19R at 20:00 UTC. Trace data at the event: 480 ft AGL, 146 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 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 19R
  • 480 ft AGL at event
  • 146 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KIAD 271452Z 32012G20KT 10SM BKN055 BKN090 OVC150 18/11 A2972 RMK AO2 RAB06E18 SLP061 P0000 60000 T01830111 56002 $

Flight context

  • UAL203
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KAUS → KIAD
  • 2025-10-21 20:00 UTC
  • KIAD runway 19R

All events on this flight

Go-around 20:00:53 UTC · KIAD runway 19R · 480 ft AGL · 146 kt GS
Go-around 20:01:00 UTC · KIAD runway 19R · 595 ft AGL · 151 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KIAD