Go-around — SWA2581

KDEN · 07

2025-11-22 02:50 UTC· KDEN → KPDX· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA2581 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KPDX on 2025-11-22. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 07 at 02:50 UTC. Trace data at the event: 246 ft AGL, 158 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 1 kt wind, 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 07
  • 246 ft AGL at event
  • 158 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 1 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDEN 261253Z 22009KT 10SM FEW080 FEW220 13/05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP132 T01280050

Flight context

  • SWA2581
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KPDX
  • 2025-11-22 02:50 UTC
  • KDEN runway 07

All events on this flight

Go-around 02:50:33 UTC · KDEN runway 07 · 246 ft AGL · 158 kt GS
Go-around 02:50:33 UTC · KPDX runway 10R · 317 ft AGL · 158 kt GS
Go-around 02:50:33 UTC · KPDX runway 10R · 317 ft AGL · 158 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDEN