Go-around — UPS1488

KDTW · 04L

2026-04-17 08:48 UTC· KRFD → KDTW· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· A306

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UPS1488 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KRFD to KDTW on 2026-04-17. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 04L at 08:48 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1865 ft AGL, 171 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 3 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 04L
  • 1865 ft AGL at event
  • 171 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDTW 210453Z 03011KT 10SM BKN080 BKN220 16/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01560122 401720144 $

Flight context

  • UPS1488
  • United Parcel Service
  • A306
  • KRFD → KDTW
  • 2026-04-17 08:48 UTC
  • KDTW runway 04L

All events on this flight

Go-around 08:48:08 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 1,865 ft AGL · 171 kt GS
Go-around 08:48:08 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 1,865 ft AGL · 171 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDTW