Go-around — SWA4886

KDEN · 34R

2026-09-01 13:39 UTC· KDTW KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA4886 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KDEN on 2026-09-01. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 34R at 13:39 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5614 ft AGL, 164 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 6 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 34R
  • 5614 ft AGL at event
  • 164 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 162153Z COR 03016G22KT 10SM FEW100 BKN130 BKN220 26/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02610072

Flight context

  • SWA4886
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KDTW → KDEN
  • 2026-09-01 13:39 UTC
  • KDEN runway 34R

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDEN