Go-around — SWA598

KATL · 08L

2026-08-29 01:03 UTC· KBNA KATL· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B737

SWA598 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBNA to KATL on 2026-08-29. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on runway 08L at 01:03 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1404 ft AGL, 134 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 7 kt wind, 2 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 08L
  • 1404 ft AGL at event
  • 134 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 7 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KATL 162052Z 08011G17KT 10SM SCT048TCU SCT070 31/19 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP245 TCU OHD DSNT NE MDT CU N SW W T03060189 56023 $

Flight context

  • SWA598
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B737
  • KBNA → KATL
  • 2026-08-29 01:03 UTC
  • KATL runway 08L

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SkyMeter · trace data observed via ADS-B· KATL