Go-around — UAL838

RJAA · 34L

2026-03-07 06:25 UTC· RCKH RJAA· UNITED AIRLINES INC· B738

UAL838 (United Airlines) was operating from RCKH to RJAA on 2026-03-07. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Narita International Airport (RJAA) on runway 34L at 06:25 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1301 ft AGL, 159 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 9 kt wind, 2 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 34L
  • 1301 ft AGL at event
  • 159 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 9 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • RJAA 221230Z 11005KT 9999 VCSH BKN045 23/21 Q1015 NOSIG

Flight context

  • UAL838
  • United Airlines
  • B738
  • RCKH → RJAA
  • 2026-03-07 06:25 UTC
  • RJAA runway 34L

All events on this flight

Go-around 06:25:59 UTC · RJAA runway 34L · 1,301 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Go-around 06:25:59 UTC · RJAA runway 34L · 1,301 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Go-around 06:25:59 UTC · RJAA runway 34L · 1,301 ft AGL · 159 kt GS
Go-around 06:25:59 UTC · RJAA runway 34L · 1,301 ft AGL · 159 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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