Go-around — SWA2159
KDTW · 22R2026-01-07 02:49 UTC· KDEN → KDTW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA2159 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KDTW on 2026-01-07. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 22R at 02:49 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1850 ft AGL, 178 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 5 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 22R
- 1850 ft AGL at event
- 178 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 7 kt wind
- 5 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KDTW 241453Z 10007KT 10SM BKN025 BKN250 18/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP296 T01780111 50003
Flight context
- SWA2159
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KDEN → KDTW
- 2026-01-07 02:49 UTC
- KDTW runway 22R
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