Go-around — DAL2538

KMSP · 12R

2026-08-15 12:27 UTC· KRDU → KMSP· DELTA AIR LINES INC· A321

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DAL2538 (Delta AIR Lines) was operating from KRDU to KMSP on 2026-08-15. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (KMSP) on runway 12R at 12:27 UTC. Trace data at the event: 2496 ft AGL, 149 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 8 kt wind, 3 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.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY6/0708 2026-08-01 00:01Z – 2027-08-01 23:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Goodlettsville, TN, Saturday, August 1, 2026 through Sunday, August 1, 2027 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/0460 2026-08-06 13:00Z – 2026-08-17 05:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Milwaukee, WI, Thursday, August 6, 2026 through Monday, August 17, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/2574 2026-08-13 12:00Z – 2026-08-24 05:00Z SFC–400 ft

    des moines, IA, Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • AIR SHOWS/SPORTS6/2569 2026-08-13 14:00Z – 2026-08-16 22:00Z SFC–16,000 ft

    chicago, IL, Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Sunday, August 16, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/3173 2026-08-13 21:00Z – 2026-08-23 07:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Lebanon, TN, Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • AIR SHOWS/SPORTS6/3193 2026-08-14 19:30Z – 2026-08-16 20:00Z SFC–16,000 ft

    Akron, OH, Friday, August 14, 2026 through Sunday, August 16, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/3945 2026-08-15 12:00Z – 2026-08-16 03:00Z SFC–400 ft

    Birmingham, MI, Saturday, August 15, 2026 through Sunday, August 16, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 12R
  • 2496 ft AGL at event
  • 149 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 8 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KMSP 161653Z 13010KT 10SM SCT220 SCT250 21/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP279 T02110083

Flight context

  • DAL2538
  • Delta AIR Lines
  • A321
  • KRDU → KMSP
  • 2026-08-15 12:27 UTC
  • KMSP runway 12R

All events on this flight

Go-around 12:27:50 UTC · KMSP runway 12R · 2,496 ft AGL · 149 kt GS
Go-around 12:27:50 UTC · KMSP runway 12R · 2,496 ft AGL · 149 kt GS

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