Go-around — SWA3946

KHOU · 04

2026-05-08 02:24 UTC· KMDW → KHOU· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA3946 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KHOU on 2026-05-08. SkyMeter detected a go-around at William P Hobby Airport (KHOU) on runway 04 at 02:24 UTC. Trace data at the event: 862 ft AGL, 143 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 4 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 04
  • 862 ft AGL at event
  • 143 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KHOU 201253Z 07003KT 10SM SCT250 27/23 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02670228 $

Flight context

  • SWA3946
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KMDW → KHOU
  • 2026-05-08 02:24 UTC
  • KHOU runway 04

All events on this flight

Go-around 02:24:25 UTC · KHOU runway 04 · 862 ft AGL · 143 kt GS
Go-around 02:24:25 UTC · KHOU runway 04 · 862 ft AGL · 143 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KHOU