Go-around — ASA9801
KPAE · 16R2026-08-15 14:55 UTC· KSEA → KPAE· ALASKA AIRLINES INC· B739
ASA9801 (Alaska Airlines) was operating from KSEA to KPAE on 2026-08-15. SkyMeter detected a go-around at Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport (KPAE) on runway 16R at 14:55 UTC. Trace data at the event: 998 ft AGL, 128 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 3 kt wind, 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 16R
- 998 ft AGL at event
- 128 kt ground speed
- 0 fpm vertical
- 3 kt wind
- 0 kt crosswind component
- 16,093 m visibility
- KPAE 161453Z 36003KT 10SM VCFG CLR 12/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP224 T01220111 51015
Flight context
- ASA9801
- Alaska Airlines
- B739
- KSEA → KPAE
- 2026-08-15 14:55 UTC
- KPAE runway 16R
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