Go-around — SWA677

KSMF · 17R

2025-11-23 17:28 UTC· KSAN → KSMF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA677 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSAN to KSMF on 2025-11-23. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Sacramento International Airport (KSMF) on runway 17R at 17:28 UTC. Trace data at the event: 187 ft AGL, 147 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. Approach stability score: 85/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 25% of approaches at this runway: one or more gates outside the per-runway tightest envelope, but still inside the typical operating range. METAR at the time reported 2 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 17R
  • 187 ft AGL at event
  • 147 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 85/100
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSMF 252253Z 16009KT 10SM SCT200 31/08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP117 T03110078

Flight context

  • SWA677
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KSAN → KSMF
  • 2025-11-23 17:28 UTC
  • KSMF runway 17R

All events on this flight

Go-around 17:28:28 UTC · KSMF runway 17R · 187 ft AGL · 147 kt GS
Go-around 17:28:28 UTC · KSMF runway 17R · 187 ft AGL · 147 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KSMF