Go-around — UAL538

KORD · 27R

2026-06-18 23:06 UTC· KALB → KORD· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739

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UAL538 (United Airlines) was operating from KALB to KORD on 2026-06-18. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) on runway 27R at 23:06 UTC. Trace data at the event: 2012 ft AGL, 158 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 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 27R
  • 2012 ft AGL at event
  • 158 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KORD 180451Z 04012KT 10SM BKN012 BKN018 OVC030 20/17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP240 T02000172

Flight context

  • UAL538
  • United Airlines
  • B739
  • KALB → KORD
  • 2026-06-18 23:06 UTC
  • KORD runway 27R

All events on this flight

Go-around 23:06:38 UTC · KORD runway 27R · 2,012 ft AGL · 158 kt GS
Go-around 23:06:38 UTC · KORD runway 27R · 2,012 ft AGL · 158 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KORD