Go-around — SWA1723

KSEA · 16R

2025-12-15 19:27 UTC· KSJC → KSEA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA1723 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSJC to KSEA on 2025-12-15. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) on runway 16R at 19:27 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1373 ft AGL, 115 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 15 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
  • 1373 ft AGL at event
  • 115 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 15 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSEA 251653Z 19016G31KT 10SM FEW035 SCT050 BKN080 16/08 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 17032/1642 SLP065 T01560083 $

Flight context

  • SWA1723
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KSJC → KSEA
  • 2025-12-15 19:27 UTC
  • KSEA runway 16R

All events on this flight

Go-around 19:27:38 UTC · KSEA runway 16R · 1,373 ft AGL · 115 kt GS
Go-around 19:27:38 UTC · KSEA runway 16R · 1,373 ft AGL · 115 kt GS
Go-around 19:27:38 UTC · KSEA runway 16R · 1,373 ft AGL · 115 kt GS
Go-around 19:27:38 UTC · KSEA runway 16R · 1,373 ft AGL · 115 kt GS
Go-around 19:27:39 UTC · KSEA runway 16R · 1,310 ft AGL · 115 kt GS
Go-around 19:27:39 UTC · KSEA runway 16R · 1,310 ft AGL · 115 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KSEA