Go-around — AAL491

KDCA · 01

2026-06-15 12:32 UTC· KMIA → KDCA· AMERICAN AIRLINES INC· B738

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AAL491 (American Airlines) was operating from KMIA to KDCA on 2026-06-15. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on runway 01 at 12:32 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1010 ft AGL, 144 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 5 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.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/2809 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–2,000 ft

    Palm Beach, FL, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY5/2858 2025-12-26 04:59Z – 2026-07-02 03:59Z SFC–1,000 ft

    OCHOPPEE, FL, Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/3968 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Winston Salem, NC, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/3970 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    White Sulphur Springs, WV, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/3971 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Winston Salem, NC, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4001 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    GREENSBORO, NC, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4004 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    CHARLOTTE, NC, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4005 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Greensboro, NC, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4007 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Charlotte, NC, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4129 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    BOCA RATON, FL, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4130 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    MIAMI, FL, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4131 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    MYRTLE BEACH, SC, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4132 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Conway, SC, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4133 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4144 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/4150 2026-06-01 04:00Z – 2026-07-21 03:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Monday, June 1, 2026 through Monday, July 20, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • HAZARDS6/8209 2026-06-14 14:58Z – 2026-06-17 00:15Z SFC–1,500 ft

    13NM NW MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, Sunday, June 14, 2026 through Wednesday, June 17, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 01
  • 1010 ft AGL at event
  • 144 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDCA 180752Z 22003KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 23/21 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02330211

Flight context

  • AAL491
  • American Airlines
  • B738
  • KMIA → KDCA
  • 2026-06-15 12:32 UTC
  • KDCA runway 01

All events on this flight

Go-around 12:32:01 UTC · KDCA runway 01 · 1,010 ft AGL · 144 kt GS
Go-around 12:32:01 UTC · KDCA runway 01 · 1,010 ft AGL · 144 kt GS

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