Go-around — SWA176

KMSP · 30L

2026-08-31 18:56 UTC· KDEN KMSP· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B38M

SWA176 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KDEN to KMSP on 2026-08-31. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (KMSP) on runway 30L at 18:56 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1221 ft AGL, 158 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 30L
  • 1221 ft AGL at event
  • 158 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 5 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMSP 162153Z 11010KT 10SM FEW150 SCT190 BKN250 23/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP247 T02330083

Flight context

  • SWA176
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B38M
  • KDEN → KMSP
  • 2026-08-31 18:56 UTC
  • KMSP runway 30L

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KMSP