Go-around — SWA950

KDEN · 35L

2026-07-26 12:40 UTC· KRDU KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA950 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KRDU to KDEN on 2026-07-26. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 35L at 12:40 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5675 ft AGL, 182 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 6 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 35L
  • 5675 ft AGL at event
  • 182 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 161953Z COR 065011KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 BKN220 27/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02670072

Flight context

  • SWA950
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KRDU → KDEN
  • 2026-07-26 12:40 UTC
  • KDEN runway 35L

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDEN