Go-around — SWA4017

KPDX · 28R

2026-04-08 17:51 UTC· KDEN → KPDX· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

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SWA4017 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KPDX on 2026-04-08. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Portland International Airport (KPDX) on runway 28R at 17:51 UTC. Trace data at the event: 852 ft AGL, 164 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 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 28R
  • 852 ft AGL at event
  • 164 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 0 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KPDX 211053Z 34003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01440122

Flight context

  • SWA4017
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KPDX
  • 2026-04-08 17:51 UTC
  • KPDX runway 28R

All events on this flight

Go-around 17:51:22 UTC · KPDX runway 28R · 852 ft AGL · 164 kt GS
Go-around 17:51:22 UTC · KPDX runway 28R · 852 ft AGL · 164 kt GS

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