Go-around — VOZ518

YSSY · 07

2025-10-22 03:37 UTC· YBCG → YSSY· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

VOZ518 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YBCG to YSSY on 2025-10-22. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) on runway 07 at 03:37 UTC. Trace data at the event: 362 ft AGL, 173 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 15 kt wind, 14 kt crosswind component, 9,999 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 07
  • 362 ft AGL at event
  • 173 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 15 kt wind
  • 14 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR YSSY 271330Z AUTO 14014KT 9999 // FEW040 SCT048 OVC068 15/10 Q1033

Flight context

  • VOZ518
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YBCG → YSSY
  • 2025-10-22 03:37 UTC
  • YSSY runway 07

All events on this flight

Go-around 03:37:44 UTC · YSSY runway 07 · 362 ft AGL · 173 kt GS
Go-around 03:37:49 UTC · YSSY runway 07 · 305 ft AGL · 177 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· YSSY