Go-around — SWA4500

KMKE · 07R

2026-09-02 14:13 UTC· KSTL KMKE· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA4500 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KSTL to KMKE on 2026-09-02. SkyMeter detected a go-around at General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) on runway 07R at 14:13 UTC. Trace data at the event: 2550 ft AGL, 180 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 3 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 07R
  • 2550 ft AGL at event
  • 180 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 3 kt wind
  • 1 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMKE 161352Z 04008KT 10SM BKN075 BKN110 BKN250 16/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP265 T01610139

Flight context

  • SWA4500
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KSTL → KMKE
  • 2026-09-02 14:13 UTC
  • KMKE runway 07R

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KMKE