Go-around — SWA4545

KAUS · 18R

2025-11-16 17:39 UTC· KSTL → KAUS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA4545 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSTL to KAUS on 2025-11-16. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) on runway 18R at 17:39 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1775 ft AGL, 203 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 2 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 18R
  • 1775 ft AGL at event
  • 203 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KAUS 261453Z 16006KT 10SM FEW014 BKN200 OVC300 27/23 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02720233 50003 $

Flight context

  • SWA4545
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSTL → KAUS
  • 2025-11-16 17:39 UTC
  • KAUS runway 18R

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KAUS