Go-around — SWA2770

KDEN · 34R

2026-07-21 05:10 UTC· KMDW KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA2770 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KDEN on 2026-07-21. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 34R at 05:10 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5550 ft AGL, 180 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 7 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 34R
  • 5550 ft AGL at event
  • 180 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 7 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 161853Z COR 04010KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN220 27/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02670072

Flight context

  • SWA2770
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → KDEN
  • 2026-07-21 05:10 UTC
  • KDEN runway 34R

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDEN