Go-around — QFA171

NZWN · 34

2026-06-02 01:17 UTC· YMML → NZWN· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

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QFA171 (Qantas Airways) was operating from YMML to NZWN on 2026-06-02. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Wellington International Airport (NZWN) on runway 34 at 01:17 UTC. Trace data at the event: 527 ft AGL, 134 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 3 kt crosswind component, 9,994 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 34
  • 527 ft AGL at event
  • 134 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 6 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • NZWN 181930Z AUTO 02017KT 9999 BKN020/// 11/08 Q1000

Flight context

  • QFA171
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • YMML → NZWN
  • 2026-06-02 01:17 UTC
  • NZWN runway 34

All events on this flight

Go-around 01:17:26 UTC · NZWN runway 34 · 527 ft AGL · 134 kt GS
Go-around 01:17:26 UTC · NZWN runway 34 · 527 ft AGL · 134 kt GS

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