Go-around — UAL2609
KSNA · 20R2025-10-03 18:44 UTC· KORD → KSNA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B737
UAL2609 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to KSNA on 2025-10-03. SkyMeter detected a go-around at John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (KSNA) on runway 20R at 18:44 UTC. Trace data at the event: 990 ft AGL, 137 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 10 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 20R
- 990 ft AGL at event
- 137 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 10 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- SPECI KSNA 281445Z 00000KT 10SM BKN012 BKN100 22/19 A2982 RMK AO2 T02170194 $
Flight context
- UAL2609
- United Airlines
- B737
- KORD → KSNA
- 2025-10-03 18:44 UTC
- KSNA runway 20R
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