Go-around — SWA440

KCOS · 35R

2025-12-04 06:45 UTC· KSLC → KCOS· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA440 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSLC to KCOS on 2025-12-04. SkyMeter detected a go-around at City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) on runway 35R at 06:45 UTC. Trace data at the event: 6272 ft AGL, 158 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 1 kt crosswind component, 11,265 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 35R
  • 6272 ft AGL at event
  • 158 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 11,265 m visibility
  • METAR KCOS 251354Z 14003KT 7SM BKN004 OVC009 13/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01280122

Flight context

  • SWA440
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KSLC → KCOS
  • 2025-12-04 06:45 UTC
  • KCOS runway 35R

All events on this flight

Go-around 06:45:08 UTC · KCOS runway 35R · 6,272 ft AGL · 158 kt GS
Go-around 06:45:04 UTC · KCOS runway 35R · 6,228 ft AGL · 158 kt GS
Go-around 06:45:08 UTC · KCOS runway 35R · 6,272 ft AGL · 158 kt GS

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KCOS