Go-around — UAL1116

KSFO · 28L

2026-03-13 16:36 UTC· KSBA KSFO· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL1116 (United Airlines) was operating from KSBA to KSFO on 2026-03-13. SkyMeter detected a go-around at San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) on runway 28L at 16:36 UTC. Trace data at the event: 281 ft AGL, 157 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 3 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 28L
  • 281 ft AGL at event
  • 157 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSFO 221256Z 17004KT 10SM FEW008 BKN016 14/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01390122

Flight context

  • UAL1116
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • KSBA → KSFO
  • 2026-03-13 16:36 UTC
  • KSFO runway 28L

All events on this flight

Go-around 16:36:39 UTC · KSFO runway 28L · 281 ft AGL · 157 kt GS
Go-around 16:36:39 UTC · KSFO runway 28L · 281 ft AGL · 157 kt GS

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