Go-around — SWA1509

KDCA · 19

2026-05-08 02:49 UTC· KDAL → KDCA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA1509 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KDCA on 2026-05-08. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on runway 19 at 02:49 UTC. Trace data at the event: 759 ft AGL, 134 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 4 kt crosswind component, 12,875 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 19
  • 759 ft AGL at event
  • 134 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 12,875 m visibility
  • KDCA 201252Z 19010KT 8SM FEW006 BKN034 OVC075 23/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 VCSH W-NE T02330189

Flight context

  • SWA1509
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KDAL → KDCA
  • 2026-05-08 02:49 UTC
  • KDCA runway 19

All events on this flight

Go-around 02:49:24 UTC · KDCA runway 19 · 759 ft AGL · 134 kt GS
Go-around 02:49:24 UTC · KDCA runway 19 · 759 ft AGL · 134 kt GS

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