Go-around — SWA442

KSAT · 13R

2026-08-02 23:46 UTC· KMCO KSAT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA442 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KMCO to KSAT on 2026-08-02. SkyMeter detected a go-around at San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) on runway 13R at 23:46 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1793 ft AGL, 165 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 5 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 13R
  • 1793 ft AGL at event
  • 165 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KSAT 162051Z COR 14008KT 10SM BKN070 BKN250 35/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP176 T03500183 58021

Flight context

  • SWA442
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KMCO → KSAT
  • 2026-08-02 23:46 UTC
  • KSAT runway 13R

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