Go-around — SWA1180

KMDW · 04R

2026-08-13 16:11 UTC· KCMH → KMDW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA1180 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KCMH to KMDW on 2026-08-13. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 04R at 16:11 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1073 ft AGL, 146 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 9,656 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 04R
  • 1073 ft AGL at event
  • 146 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 9,656 m visibility
  • KMDW 162053Z 02007KT 6SM -RA BR OVC012 22/20 A3028 RMK AO2 RAB23 SLP247 P0000 60000 T02170200 58005 $

Flight context

  • SWA1180
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KCMH → KMDW
  • 2026-08-13 16:11 UTC
  • KMDW runway 04R

All events on this flight

Go-around 16:11:31 UTC · KMDW runway 04R · 1,073 ft AGL · 146 kt GS
Go-around 16:11:31 UTC · KMDW runway 04R · 1,073 ft AGL · 146 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KMDW