Go-around — SWA3979

KDEN · 35L

2025-10-20 21:06 UTC· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3979 (Southwest Airlines) was inbound to KDEN on 2025-10-20. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 35L at 21:06 UTC. Trace data at the event: 5840 ft AGL, 159 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 16 kt wind, 9 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 35L
  • 5840 ft AGL at event
  • 159 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 16 kt wind
  • 9 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDEN 271253Z 23010KT 10SM BKN120 BKN220 14/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01440044

Flight context

  • SWA3979
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • 2025-10-20 21:06 UTC
  • KDEN runway 35L

All events on this flight

Go-around 21:06:30 UTC · KDEN runway 35L · 5,840 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Go-around 21:06:33 UTC · KDEN runway 35L · 5,892 ft AGL · 159 kt GS

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