Go-around — QLK102D

YCFS · 21

2026-01-03 22:28 UTC· YSSY → YCFS· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· DH8D

QLK102D (Qantas Airways) was operating from YSSY to YCFS on 2026-01-03. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Coffs Harbour Airport (YCFS) on runway 21 at 22:28 UTC. Trace data at the event: 351 ft AGL, 138 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. Approach stability score: 63/100. Scores in this band occur on roughly 10-15% of approaches at this runway, with multiple gates outside the per-runway envelope. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 6 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 21
  • 351 ft AGL at event
  • 138 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 63/100
  • 6 kt wind
  • 6 kt crosswind component
  • 9,999 m visibility
  • METAR YCFS 242100Z AUTO 32009KT 9999 // BKN050 BKN060 17/15 Q1031

Flight context

  • QLK102D
  • Qantas Airways
  • DH8D
  • YSSY → YCFS
  • 2026-01-03 22:28 UTC
  • YCFS runway 21

All events on this flight

Go-around 22:28:59 UTC · YCFS runway 21 · 351 ft AGL · 138 kt GS
Go-around 22:28:59 UTC · YCFS runway 21 · 351 ft AGL · 138 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· YCFS