Go-around — UPS778

KIAH · 08L

2026-04-30 10:36 UTC· KRFD KIAH· UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO· A306

UPS778 (United Parcel Service) was operating from KRFD to KIAH on 2026-04-30. SkyMeter detected a go-around at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 08L at 10:36 UTC. Trace data at the event: 460 ft AGL, 144 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 2 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 08L
  • 460 ft AGL at event
  • 144 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KIAH 201253Z 02003KT 10SM SCT250 23/23 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02330228

Flight context

  • UPS778
  • United Parcel Service
  • A306
  • KRFD → KIAH
  • 2026-04-30 10:36 UTC
  • KIAH runway 08L

All events on this flight

Go-around 10:36:47 UTC · KIAH runway 08L · 460 ft AGL · 144 kt GS
Go-around 10:36:47 UTC · KIAH runway 08L · 460 ft AGL · 144 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KIAH