Go-around — AAL1638

KDEN · 16R

2026-04-20 03:45 UTC· KPHX → KDEN· U S BANK NA TRUSTEE· A320

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AAL1638 (U S Bank NA) was operating from KPHX to KDEN on 2026-04-20. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16R at 03:45 UTC. Trace data at the event: 6165 ft AGL, 142 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 4 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 16R
  • 6165 ft AGL at event
  • 142 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDEN 210350Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM SCT030 BKN070 BKN110 15/12 A3022 RMK P0012 T01500120 LTG DSNT N AND S! OCNL LTGICCC DSNT NE AND S CB DSNT NE AND S MOV E MADISHF

Flight context

  • AAL1638
  • U S Bank NA
  • A320
  • KPHX → KDEN
  • 2026-04-20 03:45 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16R

All events on this flight

Go-around 03:45:06 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 6,165 ft AGL · 142 kt GS
Go-around 03:45:06 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 6,165 ft AGL · 142 kt GS

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