Go-around — QFA147

NZAA · 23L

2026-07-15 11:12 UTC· YSSY NZAA· QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED· B738

QFA147 (Qantas Airways) was operating from YSSY to NZAA on 2026-07-15. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Auckland International Airport (NZAA) on runway 23L at 11:12 UTC. Trace data at the event: 233 ft AGL, 148 kt GS, 0 fpm vertical. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 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 23L
  • 233 ft AGL at event
  • 148 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • NZAA 161830Z AUTO 01005KT 9999 FEW044/// 11/09 Q1009

Flight context

  • QFA147
  • Qantas Airways
  • B738
  • YSSY → NZAA
  • 2026-07-15 11:12 UTC
  • NZAA runway 23L

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