Go-around — VOZ996

YSSY · 34R

2026-07-23 12:22 UTC· YBBN YSSY· VIRGIN AUSTRALIA AIRLINES PTY LTD· B738

VOZ996 (Virgin Australia Airlines Pty) was operating from YBBN to YSSY on 2026-07-23. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) on runway 34R at 12:22 UTC. Trace data at the event: 995 ft AGL, 152 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 12 kt wind, 12 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 34R
  • 995 ft AGL at event
  • 152 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 12 kt wind
  • 12 kt crosswind component
  • 9,994 m visibility
  • YSSY 161530Z AUTO 20020KT 9999 // SCT039 OVC048 OVC053 14/07 Q1030

Flight context

  • VOZ996
  • Virgin Australia Airlines Pty
  • B738
  • YBBN → YSSY
  • 2026-07-23 12:22 UTC
  • YSSY runway 34R

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· YSSY