Go-around — SCX8720

KPDX · 28R

2026-05-03 02:09 UTC· KSLC KPDX· SUN COUNTRY INC· B738

SCX8720 (SUN Country) was operating from KSLC to KPDX on 2026-05-03. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Portland International Airport (KPDX) on runway 28R at 02:09 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1396 ft AGL, 198 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 3,219 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 28R
  • 1396 ft AGL at event
  • 198 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 3,219 m visibility
  • KPDX 201253Z 34003KT 2SM BKN003 OVC014 13/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 10 SLP182 T01280122

Flight context

  • SCX8720
  • SUN Country
  • B738
  • KSLC → KPDX
  • 2026-05-03 02:09 UTC
  • KPDX runway 28R

All events on this flight

Go-around 02:09:36 UTC · KPDX runway 28R · 1,396 ft AGL · 198 kt GS
Go-around 02:09:36 UTC · KPDX runway 28R · 1,396 ft AGL · 198 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KPDX