Go-around — UAL609

KDEN · 17R

2026-04-07 21:41 UTC· KORD → KDEN· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B39M

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UAL609 (United Airlines) was operating from KORD to KDEN on 2026-04-07. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 17R at 21:41 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5535 ft AGL, 165 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 6 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 17R
  • 5535 ft AGL at event
  • 165 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 211053Z 20003KT 10SM FEW030 SCT044 SCT055 12/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP175 T01220111 $

Flight context

  • UAL609
  • United Airlines
  • B39M
  • KORD → KDEN
  • 2026-04-07 21:41 UTC
  • KDEN runway 17R

All events on this flight

Go-around 21:41:14 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,535 ft AGL · 165 kt GS
Go-around 21:41:14 UTC · KDEN runway 17R · 5,535 ft AGL · 165 kt GS

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