Go-around — SWA609

KLAS · 26L

2026-04-20 21:30 UTC· KDTW → KLAS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

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SWA609 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDTW to KLAS on 2026-04-20. SkyMeter detected a go-around at McCarran International Airport (KLAS) on runway 26L at 21:30 UTC. Trace data at the event: 2749 ft AGL, 164 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 19 kt wind, 18 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 26L
  • 2749 ft AGL at event
  • 164 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 19 kt wind
  • 18 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAS 210350Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 RMK T03201060 MADISHF

Flight context

  • SWA609
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KDTW → KLAS
  • 2026-04-20 21:30 UTC
  • KLAS runway 26L

All events on this flight

Go-around 21:30:22 UTC · KLAS runway 26L · 2,749 ft AGL · 164 kt GS
Go-around 21:30:22 UTC · KLAS runway 26L · 2,749 ft AGL · 164 kt GS

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