Go-around — UAL477
KIAH · 26L2025-12-08 16:17 UTC· KPHX → KIAH· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B739
UAL477 (United Airlines) was operating from KPHX to KIAH on 2025-12-08. SkyMeter detected a go-around at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH) on runway 26L at 16:17 UTC. Trace data at the event: 975 ft AGL, 156 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 7 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 26L
- 975 ft AGL at event
- 156 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 7 kt wind
- 7 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KIAH 251253Z 03006KT 10SM FEW025 BKN250 22/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02220167
Flight context
- UAL477
- United Airlines
- B739
- KPHX → KIAH
- 2025-12-08 16:17 UTC
- KIAH runway 26L
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