Go-around — UAL1821
KIAH · 26R2026-01-30 14:32 UTC· KMSY → KIAH· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739
UAL1821 (United Airlines) was operating from KMSY to KIAH on 2026-01-30. SkyMeter detected a go-around at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 26R at 14:32 UTC. Trace data at the event: 831 ft AGL, 172 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 10 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 26R
- 831 ft AGL at event
- 172 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 11 kt wind
- 10 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KIAH 241253Z 08008KT 10SM FEW045 SCT250 26/22 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02610217 $
Flight context
- UAL1821
- United Airlines
- B739
- KMSY → KIAH
- 2026-01-30 14:32 UTC
- KIAH runway 26R
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