Go-around — SWA4318
KDEN · 16R2026-02-27 14:55 UTC· KBOI → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738
SWA4318 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBOI to KDEN on 2026-02-27. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16R at 14:55 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5644 ft AGL, 158 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 9 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 16R
- 5644 ft AGL at event
- 158 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 12 kt wind
- 9 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KDEN 231253Z 28008KT 10SM FEW100 BKN140 BKN200 14/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01440106
Flight context
- SWA4318
- Southwest Airlines
- B738
- KBOI → KDEN
- 2026-02-27 14:55 UTC
- KDEN runway 16R
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