Go-around — SWA769

KPSP · 31L

2026-03-14 16:09 UTC· KSMF KPSP· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA769 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSMF to KPSP on 2026-03-14. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) on runway 31L at 16:09 UTC. Trace data at the event: 2066 ft AGL, 163 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 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.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

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SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 31L
  • 2066 ft AGL at event
  • 163 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPSP 221253Z 30003KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02110128 $

Flight context

  • SWA769
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KSMF → KPSP
  • 2026-03-14 16:09 UTC
  • KPSP runway 31L

All events on this flight

Go-around 16:09:59 UTC · KPSP runway 31L · 2,066 ft AGL · 163 kt GS
Go-around 16:09:59 UTC · KPSP runway 31L · 2,066 ft AGL · 163 kt GS

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