Go-around — UCA4285

KPHL · 27R

2026-03-08 17:15 UTC· KIAD KPHL· UNITED AIRLINES INC· E45X

UCA4285 (United Airlines) was operating from KIAD to KPHL on 2026-03-08. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 27R at 17:15 UTC. Trace data at the event: 497 ft AGL, 149 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 5 kt crosswind component, 11,265 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
  • 497 ft AGL at event
  • 149 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • KPHL 221254Z 04008KT 7SM -RA BKN006 BKN013 OVC055 16/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP239 P0006 T01560139 $

Flight context

  • UCA4285
  • United Airlines
  • E45X
  • KIAD → KPHL
  • 2026-03-08 17:15 UTC
  • KPHL runway 27R

All events on this flight

Go-around 17:15:48 UTC · KPHL runway 27R · 497 ft AGL · 149 kt GS
Go-around 17:15:48 UTC · KPHL runway 27R · 497 ft AGL · 149 kt GS

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