Go-Around Presentation 10.23.24 FINAL

Go‐arounds are part of normal aviation practice and are a basic tool for pilots and controllers to ensure safety is not compromised during approach and landing. Scenarios when a go around may be initiated: • A go-around may be requested by the pilot or tower initiated by FAA Air Traffic Control • Typically initiated if a pilot or FAA air traffic controller is not satisfied that the requirements for a safe landing. • Unstable approach due to many factors, including adverse weather conditions • Loss of separation on final approach Flight Go-Arounds: SEA and Other Airports FAA Air Traffic by Numbers Report (data collected from FY 17-19, FY23)*: -Annual average: 0.39% of all aircraft arrivals SEA (data collected by Noise Office from 2017 – 2024 thru Sep) -Annual average: 0.4% of all aircraft arrivals *FAA data is collected from 30 core US airports, FAA Air Traffic by the Numbers May 2024 Flight Go-Arounds: SEA and Other Airports Flight Go-Arounds: SEA and Other Airports SEA Go- Arounds 2017 -2024 LAX Go-Arounds June 2023 - June 2024 San Diego Go-Arounds 2023 Flight Go-Arounds: Summary Go-arounds are a normal aviation practice to ensure a safety is not compromised during final approach • SEA averages 2-3 go-arounds per day • SEA's go-around rate is not unusual or excessive when compared to other commercial airports • Typically, there are higher rates of go-arounds during the fall and winter months Slide 1: Overview Flight Go-Arounds Slide 2: Flight Go-Arounds: What is it? Slide 3: Flight Go-Arounds:…

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