Go-around — SWA4086

KDTW · 04L

2026-03-15 13:16 UTC· KMDW → KDTW· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4086 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMDW to KDTW on 2026-03-15. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) on runway 04L at 13:16 UTC. Trace data at the event: 2123 ft AGL, 162 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 8 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 04L
  • 2123 ft AGL at event
  • 162 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 8 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDTW 221253Z 03011KT 10SM FEW025 SCT040 BKN250 11/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP254 T01060072 $

Flight context

  • SWA4086
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KMDW → KDTW
  • 2026-03-15 13:16 UTC
  • KDTW runway 04L

All events on this flight

Go-around 13:16:33 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 2,123 ft AGL · 162 kt GS
Go-around 13:16:33 UTC · KDTW runway 04L · 2,123 ft AGL · 162 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDTW