Go-around — SWA1143
KSMF · 17L2025-10-03 18:05 UTC· KDAL → KSMF· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737
SWA1143 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDAL to KSMF on 2025-10-03. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Sacramento International Airport (KSMF) on runway 17L at 18:05 UTC. Trace data at the event: 309 ft AGL, 149 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind, 1 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 17L
- 309 ft AGL at event
- 149 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 2 kt wind
- 1 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- METAR KSMF 280453Z 17006KT 10SM SCT120 17/10 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP102 T01670100 $
Flight context
- SWA1143
- Southwest Airlines
- B737
- KDAL → KSMF
- 2025-10-03 18:05 UTC
- KSMF runway 17L
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