Go-around — SWA3681

KSMF · 17R

2026-05-13 03:56 UTC· KONT → KSMF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA3681 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KONT to KSMF on 2026-05-13. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Sacramento International Airport (KSMF) on runway 17R at 03:56 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1339 ft AGL, 137 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 10 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.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • SECURITY6/5797 2026-04-03 00:01Z – 2026-09-28 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    SACRAMENTO, CA, Thursday, April 2, 2026 through Monday, September 28, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 17R
  • 1339 ft AGL at event
  • 137 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 10 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSMF 201253Z 15005KT 10SM BKN250 15/12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP117 T01500117

Flight context

  • SWA3681
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KONT → KSMF
  • 2026-05-13 03:56 UTC
  • KSMF runway 17R

All events on this flight

Go-around 03:56:35 UTC · KSMF runway 17R · 1,339 ft AGL · 137 kt GS
Go-around 03:56:35 UTC · KSMF runway 17R · 1,339 ft AGL · 137 kt GS

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