Go-around — SWA4938

KGEG · 03

2026-02-06 06:16 UTC· KDEN KGEG· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA4938 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KGEG on 2026-02-06. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Spokane International Airport (KGEG) on runway 03 at 06:16 UTC. Trace data at the event: 3382 ft AGL, 166 kt GS. Approach stability score: 75/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 5 kt wind, 1 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 03
  • 3382 ft AGL at event
  • 166 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 75/100
  • 5 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KGEG 231453Z 15006KT 10SM FEW190 SCT230 BKN300 09/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP184 T00890056 53014

Flight context

  • SWA4938
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KDEN → KGEG
  • 2026-02-06 06:16 UTC
  • KGEG runway 03

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KGEG