Go-around — ASA538

KBFI · 14R

2026-01-18 05:31 UTC· KSEA → KORD· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B738

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ASA538 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KSEA to KORD on 2026-01-18. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Boeing Field King County International Airport (KBFI) on runway 14R at 05:31 UTC. Trace data at the event: 831 ft AGL, 133 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 10 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 14R
  • 831 ft AGL at event
  • 133 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 11 kt wind
  • 10 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KBFI 241253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01220083

Flight context

  • ASA538
  • Alaska Airlines
  • B738
  • KSEA → KORD
  • 2026-01-18 05:31 UTC
  • KBFI runway 14R

All events on this flight

Go-around 05:31:44 UTC · KBFI runway 14R · 831 ft AGL · 133 kt GS
Go-around 05:31:50 UTC · KORD runway 28C · 964 ft AGL · 139 kt GS

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