Go-around — SWA4451

KDCA · 19

2026-04-22 19:53 UTC· KSTL → KDCA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

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SWA4451 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSTL to KDCA on 2026-04-22. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) on runway 19 at 19:53 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1445 ft AGL, 172 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 12 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 19
  • 1445 ft AGL at event
  • 172 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KDCA 210052Z 17004KT 10SM SCT044 BKN060 OVC075 26/22 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02560217

Flight context

  • SWA4451
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KSTL → KDCA
  • 2026-04-22 19:53 UTC
  • KDCA runway 19

All events on this flight

Go-around 19:53:19 UTC · KDCA runway 19 · 1,445 ft AGL · 172 kt GS
Go-around 19:53:19 UTC · KDCA runway 19 · 1,445 ft AGL · 172 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KDCA