Go-around — UAL2494
KDEN · 16R2025-12-20 02:35 UTC· KORD → KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B753
UAL2494 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to KDEN on 2025-12-20. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16R at 02:35 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5688 ft AGL, 162 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 1,609 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 16R
- 5688 ft AGL at event
- 162 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 4 kt wind
- 2 kt crosswind component
- 1,609 m visibility
- SPECI KDEN 251307Z 16006KT 1SM R35L/1400V2000FT BR FEW001 SCT140 BKN220 11/11 A3019 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 2 T01060106
Flight context
- UAL2494
- United Airlines
- B753
- KORD → KDEN
- 2025-12-20 02:35 UTC
- KDEN runway 16R
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