Go-around — SKW5251

KFAT · 29L

2026-09-01 18:25 UTC· KSFO KFAT· UNITED AIRLINES INC· E75L

SKW5251 (United Airlines) was operating from KSFO to KFAT on 2026-09-01. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT) on runway 29L at 18:25 UTC. Trace data at the event: 896 ft AGL, 159 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 4 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)
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/7555 2026-08-29 01:00Z – 2026-09-02 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Santa Clara, CA, Saturday, August 29, 2026 through Wednesday, September 2, 2026 UTC

    View FAA NOTAM →
  • UAS PUBLIC GATHERING6/7569 2026-08-29 01:00Z – 2026-09-02 06:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Santa Clara, CA, Saturday, August 29, 2026 through Wednesday, September 2, 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 29L
  • 896 ft AGL at event
  • 159 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 4 kt wind
  • 3 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KFAT 161753Z 12007KT 10SM SCT200 BKN230 24/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02390106 10239 20161 53009

Flight context

  • SKW5251
  • United Airlines
  • E75L
  • KSFO → KFAT
  • 2026-09-01 18:25 UTC
  • KFAT runway 29L

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