KBAB to KBAB Flight Report - SR-71 Blackbird OBCD

Flight from KBAB to KBAB

Friday, 19 December 2025 18:19

Minutes 49

201 nm

Fuel 7,008 kg

SR-71 Blackbird OBCD

Departure

Runway 33 at KBAB

Beale Air Force Base

Beale Air Force Base, California, United States

Altitude

108 ft asl

Weight

61,577 kg

Fuel

35,722 kg

Temperature

27 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 33 at KBAB

Beale Air Force Base

Beale Air Force Base California, United States

108 ft asl

Altitude

54,569 kg

Weight

28,714 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.25%

Departure Score 99.96%

Enroute Score 92.94%

Arrival Score 92.84%

The SR-71 Blackbird OBCD took off from runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base, covering a takeoff distance of 601 meters, which is 16% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 229 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 270°, resulting in a 2-knot crosswind and a 1-knot headwind.

After departing the base, the SR-71 began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile north of KBAB Beale Air Force Base. The aircraft climbed from an altitude of 1,134 feet above sea level to 40,162 feet, an increase of 39,028 feet, in just 17 minutes, covering a distance of 79 nautical miles. This rapid ascent allowed the SR-71 to reach its cruising altitude quickly.

During the flight, the SR-71 underwent several changes in altitude, including a brief descent from 40,300 feet to 38,485 feet, a decrease of 1,815 feet, in 2 minutes, covering 12 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off for 2 minutes, covering 13 nautical miles, before beginning another descent from 40,372 feet to 39,139 feet, a decrease of 1,233 feet, in 2 minutes, covering 12 nautical miles.

The SR-71 then began a climb from 39,401 feet to 41,220 feet, an increase of 1,819 feet, in 2 minutes, covering 13 nautical miles. This was followed by a descent from 41,757 feet to 1,326 feet, a decrease of 40,432 feet, in 19 minutes, covering 64 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base, heading 342.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,185 feet above ground level.

The SR-71 landed on runway 33, with a touchdown point 927 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 198 knots, with a touchdown rate of -18 feet per minute, which was considered perfect. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.7 meters from the centerline. The total landing distance was 2,964 meters, which is 81% of the runway length.

After landing, the SR-71 taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 7 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 201 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 49 minutes. The SR-71 used 7,008 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Roll

99.84 %

Departure roll runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base. Takeoff distance 601 m 16 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 229 kt. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 601 m 16 % of runway
100 %	Average speed 208 kt 185 kt min to max 229 kt	185		229 kt
99.21 %	Runway alignment max 3.26 m 3.26 m left to 0.00 m left	0.12		3.26 m
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.89 g min to max 1.02 g	0.92		1.00 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 4.8 ° min to max 7.1 °	4.8		7.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 18:19:06
Info	Engine 1 Started at 18:19:06
Info	Engine 2 Started at 18:19:06
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 18:19:06
Info	Landing Gear Down at 18:19:06

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 33 KBAB Beale Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 248 kt 229 kt min to max 266 kt	229		266 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.3		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 1.00 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI 570 fpm 306 fpm min to max 860 fpm	306		860 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	0		49 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 7.1 ° min to max 8.4 °	7.1		8.4 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 18:19:13
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 18:19:15

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 33 KBAB Beale Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 278 kt 266 kt min to max 321 kt	266		321 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.7		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.03 g min to max 1.17 g	1.05		1.17 g
Info	Average VSI 1,265 fpm 877 fpm min to max 3,293 fpm	877		3,293 fpm
Info	Average altitude 95 ft agl 50 ft agl min to max 352 ft agl	50		352 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.7 ° 8.4 ° min to max 11.6 °	8.4		11.6 °
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 18:19:16

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 33 KBAB Beale Air Force Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 337 kt 326 kt min to max 347 kt	326		347 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.21 g 1.13 g min to max 1.24 g	1.19		1.13 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 5,182 fpm 3,770 fpm min to max 6,662 fpm	3,770		6,662 fpm
Info	Average altitude 641 ft agl 419 ft agl min to max 899 ft agl	419		899 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.2 ° 12.3 ° min to max 15.4 °	12.3		15.4 °
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 18:19:26

Enroute Climb

60 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north of KBAB Beale Air Force Base Beale Air Force Base (California, United States). Climbing from 1,134 ft asl to 40,162 ft asl, an increase of 39,028 ft in 17 minutes and covering 79 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 243 kt 181 kt min to max 387 kt	351		181 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.0 °	0.4		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.55 g min to max 1.48 g	1.03		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 1,491 fpm -2,464 fpm min to max 10,070 fpm	7,069		1,635 fpm
Info	Average altitude 30,102 ft asl 1,134 ft asl min to max 40,162 ft asl	1,134		40,162 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.8 ° 2.3 ° min to max 17.3 °	15.4		14.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:26:27
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 18:26:27
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 18:26:30
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 18:26:45
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 18:27:22
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 18:28:55
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 18:29:04
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 18:34:07
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 18:34:08
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 18:34:20
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 18:34:24

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles north of 0VJF Johnsons Farm Red Bluff (California, United States). Descent from 40,300 ft asl to 38,485 ft asl, a decrease of 1,815 ft in 2 minutes and covering 12 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 236 kt 179 kt min to max 278 kt	179		269 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.74 g min to max 1.06 g	0.91		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -803 fpm -3,954 fpm min to max 3,547 fpm	277		3,547 fpm
Info	Average altitude 38,734 ft asl 37,581 ft asl min to max 40,300 ft asl	40,300		38,485 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.9 ° 0.7 ° min to max 12.4 °	12.4		10.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 6 miles south of 47CL Spears Heliport San Fernando (California, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 39,072 ft asl 38,174 ft asl min to max 40,252 ft asl	39,187		39,559 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 256 kt 234 kt min to max 275 kt	256		242 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.72 g min to max 1.18 g	0.84		1.04 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 0.8 ° min to max 13.4 °	10.5		13.4 °
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 18:38:40
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 18:38:41
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 18:38:42
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 18:39:43

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 9 miles north of 90CL Diamond M Ranch Airport Elk Creek (California, United States). Descent from 40,372 ft asl to 39,139 ft asl, a decrease of 1,233 ft in 2 minutes and covering 12 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 222 kt 187 kt min to max 252 kt	224		248 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.68 g min to max 1.12 g	1.10		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -383 fpm -5,063 fpm min to max 5,619 fpm	5,108		1,754 fpm
Info	Average altitude 40,390 ft asl 38,893 ft asl min to max 42,148 ft asl	40,372		39,139 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.2 ° 3.4 ° min to max 16.7 °	16.7		9.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 18:40:31

Enroute Climb 2

100 %

Enroute climb started 4 miles south west of 90CL Diamond M Ranch Airport Elk Creek (California, United States). Climbing from 39,401 ft asl to 41,220 ft asl, an increase of 1,819 ft in 2 minutes and covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 231 kt 214 kt min to max 244 kt	243		214 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.94 g min to max 1.14 g	0.95		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI 1,201 fpm 119 fpm min to max 2,859 fpm	1,364		2,859 fpm
Info	Average altitude 40,276 ft asl 39,401 ft asl min to max 41,220 ft asl	39,401		41,220 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 8.1 ° min to max 15.0 °	8.6		15.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Descent 3

97.67 %

Enroute descent started 10 miles north east of Upper Lake (California, United States). Descent from 41,757 ft asl to 1,326 ft asl, a decrease of 40,432 ft in 19 minutes and covering 64 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
94.17 %	Average speed 253 kt 200 kt min to max 313 kt	206		252 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.9 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.68 g min to max 1.22 g	0.90		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -3,100 fpm -8,693 fpm min to max 2,768 fpm	2,768		-2,094 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17,100 ft asl 1,326 ft asl min to max 42,028 ft asl	41,757		1,326 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.5 ° -5.1 ° min to max 12.6 °	12.6		2.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 18:44:32
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 18:44:32
Info	Navigation Lights Switched Off at 18:46:53
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 18:46:53
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 18:46:53
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 18:46:53
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 18:46:55
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:46:57
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 18:46:57
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:46:58
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:47:02
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:47:03
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:47:07
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:47:08
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:47:12
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:47:13
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:47:18
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:47:20
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 18:47:25
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 18:47:27
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 18:47:27
Info	Landing Gear Down at 19:02:26
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 19:02:14

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,185 ft agl to 848 ft agl. A decrease of 337 ft in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.7 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 248 kt 244 kt min to max 251 kt	251		244 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.6 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.3		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.11 g	1.09		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -1,595 fpm -2,009 fpm min to max -1,383 fpm	-2,009		-1,652 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,011 ft agl 848 ft agl min to max 1,185 ft agl	1,185		848 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.5		2.7 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 19:02:52

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 820 ft agl to 508 ft agl. A decrease of 312 ft in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.5 ° 2.4 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		2.4 °
100 %	Average speed 235 kt 227 kt min to max 243 kt	243		227 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.3		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.9		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g	1.03		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -1,366 fpm -1,672 fpm min to max -1,140 fpm	-1,672		-1,484 fpm
Info	Average altitude 665 ft agl 508 ft agl min to max 820 ft agl	820		508 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 3.2 ° min to max 4.5 °	3.2		4.2 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 19:02:59
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 19:03:11

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 484 ft agl to 181 ft agl. A decrease of 303 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.0 ° 1.7 ° min to max 2.3 ° Target 3.0 °	2.3		1.7 °
100 %	Average speed 217 kt 211 kt min to max 226 kt	226		211 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.6		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -1,160 fpm -1,448 fpm min to max -904 fpm	-1,448		-904 fpm
Info	Average altitude 315 ft agl 181 ft agl min to max 484 ft agl	484		181 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 4.3 ° min to max 6.4 °	4.3		6.4 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 167 ft agl to 51 ft agl. A decrease of 116 ft in 12 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.1 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	1.7		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 213 kt 210 kt min to max 216 kt	211		215 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.78 g min to max 1.11 g	1.02		0.92 g
Info	Average VSI -368 fpm -865 fpm min to max -124 fpm	-865		-582 fpm
Info	Average altitude 74 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 167 ft agl	167		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 5.5 ° min to max 8.8 °	6.5		5.7 °

Arrival Landing

75 %

Landing on runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base, runway length 3,662 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 215 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 207 kt 198 kt min to max 215 kt	215		198 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	0.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.92 g min to max 1.21 g	0.92		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 207 kt 198 kt min to max 215 kt	215		198 kt
Info	Average VSI -256 fpm -806 fpm min to max -1 fpm	-594		-18 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	49		4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 5.7 ° min to max 8.6 °	5.7		7.6 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 19:03:47

Arrival Touchdown

83.54 %

Touchdown point was 927 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed 198 kt. Touchdown rate was perfect at -18 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was -18 fpm.
0 %	Touchdown distance was 1,324 m Target 457 m
100 %	Average speed 198 kt 197 kt min to max 198 kt	198		197 kt
90.28 %	Runway alignment max 5.72 m 5.71 m right	-5.70		-5.69 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.04 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 198 kt 197 kt min to max 198 kt	198		197 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 7.5 ° min to max 7.6 °	7.6		7.5 °

Arrival Rollout

84.17 %

Total landing distance 2,964 m, 81 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
76.18 %	Landing distance 2,964 m 81 % of runway.
89.11 %	Runway alignment max 6.04 m 0.00 m left to 6.04 m right	-5.69		-2.69 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.08 g	1.03		1.02 g
Info	Average speed 171 kt 104 kt min to max 198 kt	198		104 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 7.5 °	7.5		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 25 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 25 kt 10 kt min to max 97 kt	97		12 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 17 kt 0 kt min to max 28 kt	12		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:09:02
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 19:11:01
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 19:11:13
Info	Engine 2 Stopped at 19:12:53

Takeoff on runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base in the SR-71 Blackbird OBCD

99.96 %

99.84 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 601 m using 16.41 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 229 kn

Alignment

99.21 %

3.26 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 33 KBAB Beale Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 33 KBAB Beale Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 33 KBAB Beale Air Force Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base in the SR-71 Blackbird OBCD

Landing Score 85.68 %

Landing Summary

The SR-71 Blackbird OBCD aircraft successfully landed at Beale Air Force Base, KBAB, with a score of 85.7%. The final approach was initiated from the south, heading 342.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,185 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft was on a steady course for a landing on runway 33, which has a length of 3,662 meters.

The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. The threshold speed, which is the speed at which the aircraft should be flying as it crosses the threshold of the runway, was 215 knots. The touchdown point was 927 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance, but the touchdown speed of 198 knots was within acceptable limits.

The touchdown rate, which is the rate at which the aircraft is descending as it touches down on the runway, was perfect at -18 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft was descending at a controlled rate, which is essential for a safe landing. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.7 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustments to the aircraft's alignment during the landing roll.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from 270°. The crosswind component was 2 knots, and the headwind component was 1 knot. These conditions were favorable for the landing, and the aircraft was able to maintain a stable approach and landing.

The total landing distance was 2,964 meters, which is 81% of the runway length. This is a relatively long landing distance, but it is not uncommon for high-performance aircraft like the SR-71. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was able to maintain a stable and controlled roll after touchdown. Overall, the landing was successful, but there is room for improvement in terms of alignment and landing distance.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,185 ft agl to 848 ft agl. A decrease of 337 ft in 12 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 820 ft agl to 508 ft agl. A decrease of 312 ft in 14 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 484 ft agl to 181 ft agl. A decrease of 303 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 167 ft agl to 51 ft agl. A decrease of 116 ft in 12 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

75 %

Landing

Landing on runway 33 at KBAB Beale Air Force Base, runway length 3,662 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was 215 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was 215 kt.

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

83.54 %

Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at -20 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed 198 kt.

Distance

0 %

Touchdown point was 927 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Alignment

90.28 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 5.7 m from centreline.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.6 °

100 %

G 1.02 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

84.17 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 2,964 m, 81 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

76.18 %

Landing distance 2,964 m using 80.95 % of runway

Alignment

89.11 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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