Go-around — VOZ686

YMML · 16

2026-03-10 04:31 UTC· YPPH → YMML· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

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VOZ686 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YPPH to YMML on 2026-03-10. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Melbourne International Airport (YMML) on runway 16 at 04:31 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1256 ft AGL, 166 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 9,994 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 16
  • 1256 ft AGL at event
  • 166 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YMML 221230Z AUTO 29009KT 9999 // NCD 07/05 Q1031

Flight context

  • VOZ686
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YPPH → YMML
  • 2026-03-10 04:31 UTC
  • YMML runway 16

All events on this flight

Go-around 04:31:15 UTC · YMML runway 16 · 1,256 ft AGL · 166 kt GS
Go-around 04:31:15 UTC · YMML runway 16 · 1,256 ft AGL · 166 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· YMML