Go-around — SWA208

KBNA · 20R

2026-04-18 21:40 UTC· KMCO KBNA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA208 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCO to KBNA on 2026-04-18. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Nashville International Airport (KBNA) on runway 20R at 21:40 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1427 ft AGL, 180 kt GS. Approach stability score: 87/100. 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 11 kt wind, 8 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 20R
  • 1427 ft AGL at event
  • 180 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 87/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KBNA 210450Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT085 26/18 A2994 RMK T02600180 LTG DSNT SW-N! MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA208
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KMCO → KBNA
  • 2026-04-18 21:40 UTC
  • KBNA runway 20R

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