Go-around — AAL2879

KDFW · 36L

2025-10-08 22:38 UTC· KMRY → KDFW· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

AAL2879 (American Airlines) was operating from KMRY to KDFW on 2025-10-08. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) on runway 36L at 22:38 UTC. Trace data at the event: 785 ft AGL, 152 kt GS. Approach stability score: 90/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind, 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 36L
  • 785 ft AGL at event
  • 152 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 90/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDFW 281253Z 15005KT 10SM BKN070 BKN110 BKN250 27/20 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP126 OCNL LTGIC DSNT NE CB DSNT NE MOV SE T02670200

Flight context

  • AAL2879
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KMRY → KDFW
  • 2025-10-08 22:38 UTC
  • KDFW runway 36L

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