Go-around — SWA2229

KDEN · 16R

2026-01-27 02:38 UTC· KPHX → KDEN· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA2229 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KDEN on 2026-01-27. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Denver International Airport (KDEN) on runway 16R at 02:38 UTC. Trace data at the event: 6263 ft AGL, 186 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 2 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
  • 6263 ft AGL at event
  • 186 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KDEN 241253Z 24004KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN200 14/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01440117

Flight context

  • SWA2229
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KPHX → KDEN
  • 2026-01-27 02:38 UTC
  • KDEN runway 16R

All events on this flight

Go-around 02:38:13 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 6,263 ft AGL · 186 kt GS
Go-around 02:38:15 UTC · KDEN runway 16R · 6,334 ft AGL · 188 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDEN