Go-around — AAL490

KPHL · 27R

2026-07-09 04:44 UTC· KORD → KPHL· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B38M

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AAL490 (American Airlines) was operating from KORD to KPHL on 2026-07-09. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) on runway 27R at 04:44 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1185 ft AGL, 167 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 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.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/3961 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Chester, PA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/3967 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    PHILADELPHIA, PA, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/3973 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    WILMINGTON, DE, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4118 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    CARMEL, IN, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4128 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    WESTFIELD, IN, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/6442 2026-06-10 04:01Z – 2026-07-20 03:59Z SFC–1,000 ft

    Philadelphia, PA, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 through Sunday, July 19, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7205 2026-06-23 21:07Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Carmel, IN

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7208 2026-06-23 21:07Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Westfield, IN

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/7194 2026-07-03 16:07Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Columbus, OH

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 27R
  • 1185 ft AGL at event
  • 167 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPHL 170854Z 22004KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 OVC100 23/19 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP244 T02280189 57007 $

Flight context

  • AAL490
  • American Airlines
  • B38M
  • KORD → KPHL
  • 2026-07-09 04:44 UTC
  • KPHL runway 27R

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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