Go-around — SWA687
KMDW · 22L2025-10-20 17:45 UTC· KMSP → KMDW· UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE· B738
SWA687 (UMB Bank NA) was operating from KMSP to KMDW on 2025-10-20. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) on runway 22L at 17:45 UTC. Trace data at the event: 798 ft AGL, 145 kt GS. Approach stability score: 80/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 12 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 22L
- 798 ft AGL at event
- 145 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- Approach stability 80/100
- 12 kt wind
- 8 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KMDW 271253Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 BKN250 12/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP203 T01220111 $
Flight context
- SWA687
- UMB Bank NA
- B738
- KMSP → KMDW
- 2025-10-20 17:45 UTC
- KMDW runway 22L
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