Go-around — SWA615

KDTW · 21L

2026-05-03 03:40 UTC· KBNA → KDTW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA615 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KDTW on 2026-05-03. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 21L at 03:40 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1007 ft AGL, 133 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 6,437 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 21L
  • 1007 ft AGL at event
  • 133 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 6,437 m visibility
  • KDTW 201253Z 03009KT 4SM -RA BR OVC009 16/15 A2999 RMK AO2 DZE06RAB43 SLP155 P0001 T01560150 $

Flight context

  • SWA615
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KBNA → KDTW
  • 2026-05-03 03:40 UTC
  • KDTW runway 21L

All events on this flight

Go-around 03:40:13 UTC · KDTW runway 21L · 1,007 ft AGL · 133 kt GS
Go-around 03:40:13 UTC · KDTW runway 21L · 1,007 ft AGL · 133 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDTW