Go-around — UAL2821

KDEN · 16R

2026-07-14 21:58 UTC· KIND KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL2821 (United Airlines) was operating from KIND to KDEN on 2026-07-14. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16R at 21:58 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5734 ft AGL, 167 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 18 kt wind, 14 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 16R
  • 5734 ft AGL at event
  • 167 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 18 kt wind
  • 14 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 170630Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM FEW065 SCT110 20/11 A3032 RMK T02000110 MADISHF

Flight context

  • UAL2821
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KIND → KDEN
  • 2026-07-14 21:58 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16R

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDEN