Go-around — AAL2338

AAL2338 (American Airlines) was operating from KPVD to KCLT on 2026-08-04. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) on runway 18L at 01:54 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1769 ft AGL, 160 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 6 kt wind, 4 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.

• SECURITY5/2811 2025-10-20 12:00Z – 2026-10-20 12:00Z SFC–1,000 ft

  NEW YORK, NY, Monday, October 20, 2025 through Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Local

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• VIP6/1212 2026-08-03 23:30Z – 2026-08-04 23:30Z SFC–4,999 ft

  Middleburg, VA, Monday, August 3, 2026 through Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Local

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