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VNLK
Lukla, Nepal
Runway 24
Elevation9,337 ft asl
Weight2,343 kg
Fuel477 kg
Wind274° · 1 kn · 1 kn cross

Flight Score

95.77 %
VNLK
Lukla, Nepal
Runway 06
Elevation9,337 ft asl
Weight2,338 kg
Fuel471 kg
Wind274° · 1 kn · 1 kn cross
31 Mar 2025 0:03 2 nm Kodiak 100 6 kg
Departure Score
98.93 %
Enroute Score
98.01 %
Arrival Score
90.36 %

What went well

Touched down at 642 fpm — a soft arrival
Touchdown 126 m in — inside the full-score zone
Threshold crossed at 11 ft and 68 kt — both inside band

What held you back

Arrival Rollout — Runway alignment max 12.07 m at 67 %, −1.64 points
Arrival Touchdown — Landing Bounce at 60 %, Runway alignment max 12.59 m at 65 %, −1.46 points
Enroute Climb — scored 98.01 %, −0.66 points

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Arrival Rollout

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Start to finish · 11 stages, 9 scored

The flight story

Departure One segment per stage, in flight order — colour is the score band. Drag the bar to move along the flight, or click a stage card to open its detail. Arrival
Departure Runway Entry Entering runway 24 at VNLK Lukla Airport, Average speed was 4 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 5 kt0 kt min to max 12 kt 0 12 kt
Info Average pitch angle -1.2 °-5.9 ° min to max 1.5 ° 1.5 -5.8 °
Info Average bank angle 0.4 °0.0 ° min to max 1.2 ° 0.0 0.2 °
Info Average g force 0.99 g0.97 g min to max 1.00 g 1.00 0.98 g

Events

Info Battery Master On 5 ft agl
Info Engine 1 Started 5 ft agl
Info Beacon Lights Switched On 5 ft agl
Info Navigation Lights Switched On 5 ft agl
Info Parking Brake On 5 ft agl
Info Flaps Position 1 5 ft agl
Info Parking Brake Off 5 ft agl
Info Taxi Lights Switched On 5 ft agl
Info Strobe Lights Switched On 5 ft agl · 1 kt
Info Landing Lights Switched On 5 ft agl · 1 kt
Departure Roll 96.56Departure roll runway 24 at VNLK Lukla Airport. Takeoff distance 375 m 69 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 84 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Takeoff distance 375 m69 % of runway
98 % Liftoff speed was 84 ktTarget 75 kt
84 % Runway alignment max 7.34 m7.34 m left to 0.00 m left 7.34 3.96 m
100 % Average g force 0.99 g0.93 g min to max 1.26 g 1.00 1.26 g
100 % Takeoff Bounce
Info Average pitch angle -5.0 °-5.7 ° min to max 0.0 ° -5.7 0.0 °
Info Average bank angle 0.6 °0.0 ° min to max 1.8 ° 0.5 1.2 °
Departure Climb 1 99.17Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 24 VNLK Lukla Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.3 °-0.5 ° min to max -0.2 ° -0.5 -0.2 °
100 % Average speed 86 kt85 kt min to max 88 kt 85 88 kt
100 % Average bank angle 0.7 °0.5 ° min to max 1.1 ° 1.1 1.1 °
92 % Average g force 1.62 g1.35 g min to max 1.79 g 1.35 1.38 g
Info Average VSI -263 fpm-813 fpm min to max 282 fpm -813 282 fpm
Info Average altitude -5 ft agl-9 ft agl min to max 4 ft agl -5 4 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 7.4 °1.1 ° min to max 9.9 ° 1.1 9.9 °
Departure Climb 2 100.00Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 VNLK Lukla Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -0.2 °-0.2 ° min to max -0.1 ° -0.2 -0.2 °
100 % Average speed 89 kt88 kt min to max 95 kt 88 95 kt
100 % Average bank angle 2.1 °1.1 ° min to max 9.0 ° 1.1 9.0 °
100 % Average g force 1.08 g0.79 g min to max 1.35 g 1.35 1.13 g
Info Average VSI 689 fpm334 fpm min to max 956 fpm 334 591 fpm
Info Average altitude 22 ft agl5 ft agl min to max 63 ft agl 5 63 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 8.3 °4.1 ° min to max 9.9 ° 9.9 6.6 °

Events

Info Flaps Fully Retracted 295 ft agl · 112 kt
Departure Climb 3 100.00Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 24 VNLK Lukla Airport.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Heading variation -2.0 °-4.5 ° min to max -0.4 ° -0.4 -4.5 °
100 % Average speed 104 kt97 kt min to max 111 kt 97 111 kt
100 % Average bank angle 18.0 °13.2 ° min to max 21.6 ° 13.2 21.6 °
100 % Average g force 1.01 g0.89 g min to max 1.19 g 0.89 1.17 g
100 % Landing gear up
Info Average VSI 644 fpm428 fpm min to max 899 fpm 666 615 fpm
Info Average altitude 117 ft agl75 ft agl min to max 163 ft agl 75 163 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 5.7 °3.9 ° min to max 7.3 ° 4.7 6.5 °
Enroute Climb 98.01Enroute climb started overhead VNLK Lukla Airport Lukla (Province 1, Nepal). Climbing from 9,373 ft asl to 8,931 ft asl, an increase of 442 ft in 1 minutes and covering less than 1 nm.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 120 kt82 kt min to max 136 kt 113 82 kt
96 % Average bank angle 19.1 °0.1 ° min to max 42.2 ° 22.5 0.4 °
97 % Average g force 1.12 g0.61 g min to max 1.59 g 1.14 1.06 g
Info Average VSI -413 fpm-3,741 fpm min to max 2,221 fpm 757 -209 fpm
Info Average altitude 9,542 ft asl8,931 ft asl min to max 9,993 ft asl 9,373 8,931 ft asl
Info Average pitch angle -0.9 °-15.9 ° min to max 9.9 ° 7.0 -0.6 °
Info Turn coordination 00 min to max 0 0 0

Events

Info Flaps Position 1 3,274 ft agl · 141 kt
Info Flaps Position 2 1,302 ft agl · 159 kt
Info Flaps Position 3 1,197 ft agl · 150 kt
Go-around 100.00Go-Around runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport at 0 ft agl.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Average speed 70 kt68 kt min to max 80 kt 80 69 kt
100 % Average bank angle 1.5 °0.1 ° min to max 4.2 ° 0.6 1.4 °
100 % Average g force 1.04 g0.85 g min to max 1.19 g 0.98 0.90 g
Info Average altitude -257 ft agl-409 ft agl min to max -170 ft agl -407 -170 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 5.6 °-1.0 ° min to max 7.7 ° -1.0 5.9 °
Arrival Landing 98.96Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 544 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 69 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Threshold speed was good at 69 kt. Target 68 kt
100 % Target 29 ft agl
100 % Landing and flare profile
90 % Heading variation -0.6 °-0.8 ° min to max -0.6 ° -0.6 -0.8 °
100 % Average bank angle 0.5 °0.0 ° min to max 1.3 ° 1.3 0.2 °
100 % Average g force 1.00 g0.81 g min to max 1.18 g 0.89 0.81 g
Info Average speed 68 kt66 kt min to max 69 kt 69 66 kt
Info Average VSI 802 fpm718 fpm min to max 930 fpm 776 885 fpm
Info Average altitude 29 ft agl11 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl 11 53 ft agl
Info Average pitch angle 7.5 °5.8 ° min to max 9.3 ° 5.8 6.4 °
07515007.3515222937Runway Distance mLanding Height ft075150-12-10-8-6-4-2024681012Runway Distance mRunway Width m
Arrival Touchdown 86.90Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 66 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at 885 fpm. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 12.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Touchdown VSI was 885 fpm.
100 % Touchdown distance was 124 mTarget 334 m
100 % Speed at touchdown 66 ktTarget below 64 kt
65 % Runway alignment max 12.59 m9.53 m right -5.57 -12.15 m
68 % Average bank angle 1.0 °0.0 ° min to max 4.6 ° 0.2 4.6 °
94 % Average g force 1.00 g0.66 g min to max 1.70 g 0.81 1.10 g
60 % Landing Bounce
Info Average speed 57 kt46 kt min to max 66 kt 66 46 kt
Info Average pitch angle 10.2 °6.1 ° min to max 14.9 ° 6.4 10.5 °
Arrival Rollout 85.21Total landing distance 383 m, 70 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 12.1 m from centreline.
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
100 % Landing distance 383 m70 % of runway.
67 % Runway alignment max 12.07 m0.00 m left to 12.07 m right -12.07 -8.12 m
100 % Average g force 0.98 g0.89 g min to max 1.16 g 1.03 0.98 g
Info Average speed 47 kt40 kt min to max 55 kt 55 40 kt
Info Average pitch angle 7.1 °4.3 ° min to max 10.7 ° 10.7 7.8 °
Info Average bank angle 3.5 °0.1 ° min to max 6.0 ° 5.0 0.1 °
Runway Exit Exiting runway, average speed 16 kt
ScoreDescriptionStartProfileEnd
Info Average speed 20 kt4 kt min to max 47 kt 40 47 kt
Info Average pitch angle 3.3 °-6.2 ° min to max 9.0 ° 8.2 -5.0 °
Info Average bank angle 0.9 °0.0 ° min to max 2.8 ° 0.6 0.1 °
Info Average g force 1.00 g0.89 g min to max 1.06 g 1.06 1.01 g

Events

Info Bounce during touchdown 5 ft agl · 38 kt
Info Flaps Fully Retracted 5 ft agl

Takeoff

100.00Takeoff roll375 m · 69 %
98.43Liftoff speed84 kt · target 75, 9 fast
84.37Runway alignment7.34 m L
OkBounce on takeoffNone

Landing

The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.

100.00Threshold height11 ft
100.00Threshold speed68 kt · on target
89.60Centreline offset0.23 m R

The stabilisation gates

One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.

Five checks, one gate500 ft
Gear down
Sink rate
On glideslope
On centreline
On speed

Touchdown on VNLK 06

Past threshold100.00
126m
Centreline65.21
12.15m R
Speed100.00
66kttarget 63, 3 fast
Touchdown rate100.00
642fpmfirst contact 885 fpm, then bounced
Impact94.29
1.70G
Bounces60.00
2

Side view — the last 544 m of the approach.

11 ft over the threshold · target 50 ft 80 ft400 Ideal — 50 ft, down at 305 m This flight — 11 ft, down at 126 m

Plan view — the full 544 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.

500 THRESHOLD FULL SCORE TO 503 M 126 m past threshold CLEARED

The 126 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.

Runway used 183 m of 544 m · 34 %
Rollout distance100.00
57m33 % used
Rollout alignment67.12
12.07m R

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Flight narrative

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 24 at VNLK Lukla Airport, where the Kodiak 100 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 375 meters, which accounted for 69% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 84 knots, and the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 273 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

As the aircraft climbed out of Lukla Airport, it began its enroute climb, ascending from an initial altitude of 9,373 feet above sea level to 8,931 feet above sea level, an increase of 442 feet in just 1 minute, while covering less than 1 nautical mile. This rapid ascent was achieved with minimal effort, showcasing the aircraft's impressive climb capabilities.

However, the flight was not without its challenges. A go-around was initiated at 0 feet above ground level on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, requiring the pilot to quickly regain control of the aircraft and prepare for another landing attempt. The landing itself was executed on the same runway, which had a length of 544 meters. The threshold speed was satisfactory at 69 knots, but the touchdown point was somewhat long, utilizing more than 50% of the available runway. The touchdown speed of 66 knots was slightly faster than ideal, but the touchdown rate of 885 feet per minute was perfect.

Notably, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 12.6 meters from the centerline, and the runway rollout alignment was also slightly off, deviating by 12.1 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions remained unchanged, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot at 273 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and tailwind.

The total landing distance was 383 meters, accounting for 70% of the runway. Despite the minor misalignments, the flight was completed successfully, with a total flight distance of 2 nautical miles and a fuel consumption of 6 kilograms. The flight duration was approximately 3 minutes, showcasing the aircraft's efficiency and agility in navigating the challenging terrain of Lukla Airport.

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Takeoff report
Takeoff on runway 24 at VNLK Lukla Airport in the Kodiak 100
98.93 %
96.56 %
Takeoff Roll
Departure roll runway 24 at VNLK Lukla Airport. Takeoff distance 375 m 69 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 84 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.
Takeoff Distance
69.05 %
Roll distance of 375 m using 68.91 % of runway
Liftoff Speed
98.43 %
Liftoff speed was 84 kn - Target 75 kn
Alignment
84.37 %
7.34 m left to 0.00 m left
Bounce
100 %
No Bounce Detected
Strobe Lights
100 %
Switched On
Landing Lights
100 %
Switched On
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
90 50 10
Bank °
Info
2 1 0
Pitch °
Info
1 -2 -5
0250500-10-50510 Runway Distance m Runway Alignment to End of Runway m
99.17 %
Climb 1
Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 24 VNLK Lukla Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
90 85 80
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
91.71 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
10 5.5 1
Climb Rate fpm
Info
300 -450 -1,200
100 %
Climb 2
Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 VNLK Lukla Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
100 90 80
Bank °
100 %
10 5.5 1
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
10 7 4
Climb Rate fpm
Info
1,000 600 200
100 %
Climb 3
Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 24 VNLK Lukla Airport.
Alignment
100 %
2 0 -2
IAS kt
100 %
120 105 90
Bank °
100 %
22 18 13
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
Pitch °
Info
8 5.5 3
Climb Rate fpm
Info
900 600 300
02505000306090120150 Runway Distance m Height at End of Runway ft
00.030.050.080.110.1302.384.767.149.5212 Climb Distance NM Climb Profile to 1,000 ft
00.030.050.080.110.13-60-48-36-24-1201224364860 Climb Distance NM Runway Alignment (in m) to 1,000 ft
Landing report
Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport in the Kodiak 100
Landing Score 90.36 %
Landing Summary

The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, achieving a score of 90.4%. The landing was conducted under favorable weather conditions, with a temperature of 16 °C and minimal wind, at 1 kt from 273°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind, both at 1 kt.

The pilot's approach speed was satisfactory, reaching the threshold speed of 69 kt. However, the touchdown speed of 66 kt was slightly above the optimal range, indicating a potential for a slightly longer landing roll. The touchdown point was located more than 50% down the runway, which may have been a result of the slightly fast touchdown speed.

The touchdown rate of 885 fpm was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. Unfortunately, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 12.6 m from the centreline, which may have contributed to the slightly longer landing roll. This misalignment was also reflected in the runway rollout alignment, which was off by 12.1 m from the centreline.

The total landing distance of 383 m was 70% of the available runway length of 544 m. While this is not an excessively long landing roll, it could have been shorter with a more optimal touchdown speed and position. Overall, the landing was satisfactory, but there is room for improvement in terms of touchdown speed and alignment.

98.96 %
Landing
Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 544 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 69 kt.
Height
100 %
Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl
Speed
100 %
Threshold speed was good at 69 kt. Target 68 kt
Flare
100 %
Perfect landing flare
Centreline ft
89.6 %
100 0 -100
Bank °
100 %
2 1 0
G
100 %
1.5 1 0.5
IAS kt
Info
69 65 60
Pitch °
Info
10 7.5 5
Descent Rate fpm
Info
930 765 600
07515007.3515222937 Runway Distance m Landing Height ft
075150-12-10-8-6-4-2024681012 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
86.9 %
Touchdown
Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway. Touchdown speed at 66 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was perfect at 885 fpm. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 12.6 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 273 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.
Touchdown
100 %
Touchdown rate was perfect at 642 fpm.
Speed
100 %
Touchdown speed at 66 kt was a little fast. Target below 64 kn
Distance
100 %
Touchdown point was very long using more than 50% of available runway.
Alignment
65.21 %
Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 12.6 m from centreline.
Bank
68.13 %
Bank angle 1.0 °
G
94.29 %
G 1.00 g
Bounce
60 %
Bounce Detected
85.2 %
Rollout
Total landing distance 383 m, 70 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 12.1 m from centreline.
Distance
100 %
Landing distance 383 m using 70.42 % of runway
Alignment
67.12 %
Runway rollout alignment was slightly misaligned by 12.1 m from centreline.
G
100 %
1.25 1 0.75
IAS kt
Info
45 38 30
Bank °
Info
7 3.5 0
Pitch °
Info
11 7.5 4
0200 Runway Distance m Runway Width m
Metrics
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