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Fly a steeper descent on final so you cross the threshold at 50 ft agl instead of 77 ft agl.
What happened: The aircraft crossed the threshold at 77 ft agl against a 50 ft agl target, well above the normal profile. The touchdown point was also long at 702 m against a 457 m target, a pattern often seen after high threshold crossings.
Watch for: Radio altimeter against the 50 ft threshold crossing target on short final.
Even a modest height error carries straight through to the touchdown. Geometry alone says that crossing the threshold 10 feet high on a 3° path moves your touchdown roughly 190 feet further down the runway before the flare adds anything.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway. They are the approach's score: the checks passed out of the checks that ran.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,882 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,882 m of the 3,659 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 702 m past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
Departing from King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, the Airbus A321 began its journey by taxiing from the parking area to the runway, a process that took 6 minutes and covered a distance of 1 nautical mile. As the aircraft lined up on runway 33R, it was met with a temperature of 46 °C and a wind of 8 kt at 320 °, resulting in a 2 kt crosswind and an 8 kt headwind. The takeoff roll commenced, and the aircraft lifted off the ground at a speed of 162 kt, utilizing 53% of the 2,234 m runway.
As the aircraft climbed away from the airport, it began its enroute climb, ascending from 2,980 ft to 33,535 ft in 32 minutes, covering a distance of 228 nm. The climb phase was followed by a level cruise, which started 39 miles northwest of Gassim Airport and lasted 52 minutes, during which the aircraft covered 424 nm. The enroute descent phase began 21 miles northeast of Qurayyat, where the aircraft descended from 34,039 ft to 3,695 ft in 15 minutes, covering a distance of 88 nm. The final approach to Queen Alia International Airport was initiated from the east, with the aircraft aligning with runway 26R at 4 nm and 1,313 ft above ground level.
The landing on runway 26R was successful, with the touchdown point located 290 m beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 129 kt was within acceptable limits, while the touchdown rate of -256 fpm was fair. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was also satisfactory. The total landing distance of 1,805 m was 49% of the 3,659 m runway. Following the landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, a process that took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 748 nm, and the aircraft used 5,882 kg of fuel during the journey, which took a total of 109 minutes.
The final approach to runway 26R at OJAI Queen Alia International Airport was conducted from the east, heading 261.0° at 4 nm and 1,313 ft above ground level. The approach quality was satisfactory, with a threshold height of 77 ft above ground level, which was well above the target. The threshold speed was good at 143 kt, indicating a well-controlled descent.
As the aircraft touched down 290 m beyond the touchdown zone, the touchdown speed of 129 kt was good, suggesting a smooth and controlled touchdown. However, the touchdown rate of -256 fpm was fair, indicating a slightly higher than ideal rate of descent. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 29 °C and a 7 kt headwind, contributed to a relatively straightforward landing.
The total landing distance of 1,805 m was 49% of the runway length, which is within acceptable limits. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft maintaining its centerline alignment throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing performance was satisfactory, with a score of 86.2%. While there were some minor deviations from ideal performance, the crew's skills and the aircraft's capabilities ensured a safe and controlled landing.
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