Go-around — SWA4536

KTPA · 01L

2026-08-30 15:15 UTC· KATL KTPA· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA4536 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KATL to KTPA on 2026-08-30. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) on runway 01L at 15:15 UTC. Trace data at the event: 814 ft AGL, 172 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 kt wind, 4 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 01L
  • 814 ft AGL at event
  • 172 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 4 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KTPA 161753Z COR 06006G15KT 10SM FEW036 SCT055 BKN075 32/23 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP210 60000 T03220233 10322 20261 58010

Flight context

  • SWA4536
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KATL → KTPA
  • 2026-08-30 15:15 UTC
  • KTPA runway 01L

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KTPA