Go-around — ASA338
KSEA · 16R2025-12-15 17:29 UTC· KRDM → KSEA· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B39M
ASA338 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KRDM to KSEA on 2025-12-15. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) on runway 16R at 17:29 UTC. Trace data at the event: 2211 ft AGL, 118 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 15 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
- 2211 ft AGL at event
- 118 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 15 kt wind
- 2 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
- ASA338
- Alaska Airlines
- B39M
- KRDM → KSEA
- 2025-12-15 17:29 UTC
- KSEA runway 16R
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