Go-around — QLK122D

YSSY · 34R

2025-11-16 04:35 UTC· YSSY → YSSY· SUNSTATE AIRLINES (QLD) PTY. LIMITED· DH8D

QLK122D (Sunstate Airlines (QLD) Pty.) was operating from YSSY to YSSY on 2025-11-16. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) on runway 34R at 04:35 UTC. Trace data at the event: 290 ft AGL, 147 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 9,999 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 34R
  • 290 ft AGL at event
  • 147 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 5 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR YSSY 261400Z AUTO 17022KT 9999 // OVC024 OVC031 17/13 Q1029

Flight context

  • QLK122D
  • Sunstate Airlines (QLD) Pty.
  • DH8D
  • YSSY → YSSY
  • 2025-11-16 04:35 UTC
  • YSSY runway 34R

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· YSSY