Go-around — SWA1242

KPHX · 25L

2026-03-30 15:16 UTC· KSNA KPHX· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA1242 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSNA to KPHX on 2026-03-30. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) on runway 25L at 15:16 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1289 ft AGL, 144 kt GS. Approach stability score: 68/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 1 kt wind, 1 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 25L
  • 1289 ft AGL at event
  • 144 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 68/100
  • 1 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHX 211551Z 15007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN200 BKN250 32/14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP104 T03170144 $

Flight context

  • SWA1242
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KSNA → KPHX
  • 2026-03-30 15:16 UTC
  • KPHX runway 25L

All events on this flight

Go-around 15:16:27 UTC · KPHX runway 25L · 1,289 ft AGL · 144 kt GS
Go-around 15:16:27 UTC · KPHX runway 25L · 1,289 ft AGL · 144 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KPHX