KSMF to KIAD Flight Report - Airbus A321

Flight from KSMF to KIAD

Tuesday, 04 November 2025 17:12

Minutes 285

2,071 nm

Fuel 26,707 lbs

Airbus A321

Departure

Runway 17R at KSMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento, California, United States

Altitude

23 ft asl

Weight

179,266 lbs

Fuel

29,474 lbs

Temperature

62 °F

Wind Speed

5 kt

Wind Direction

230.0 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

3 kt

Arrival

Runway 01C at KIAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

Dulles Virginia, United States

289 ft asl

Altitude

152,098 lbs

Weight

2,767 lbs

Fuel

61 °F

Temperature

5 kt

Wind Speed

230.0 °

Wind Direction

-3 kt

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.68%

Departure Score 100%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99.03%

The flight began with the Airbus A321 taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Sacramento International Airport, taking 5 minutes and covering a distance of 1 nautical mile. Departure roll occurred on runway 17R, with a takeoff distance of 5,954 feet, which was 69% of the runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 166 knots.

As the aircraft climbed out of Sacramento International Airport, it encountered local weather conditions of 67°F temperature and a 5-knot wind at 230°. The crosswind was 4 knots, and the headwind was 3 knots. The enroute climb started 1 mile south of the airport, with the aircraft ascending from 1,051 feet above sea level to 34,648 feet above sea level, an increase of 33,597 feet in 19 minutes, covering a distance of 127 nautical miles.

The enroute level cruise began 5 miles southwest of Walker Lake, Nevada, and lasted for 144 minutes, covering a distance of 1,155 nautical miles. The aircraft then started another enroute climb 6 miles southeast of Van Meter, Iowa, ascending from 34,678 feet above sea level to 36,714 feet above sea level, an increase of 2,036 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 28 nautical miles.

The enroute level cruise resumed 1 mile northeast of Pleasantville, Iowa, and lasted for 76 minutes, covering a distance of 601 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 6 miles northwest of Grant Town, West Virginia, descending from 36,669 feet above sea level to 10,323 feet above sea level, a decrease of 26,346 feet in 14 minutes, covering a distance of 90 nautical miles.

The enroute level cruise started again overhead 48VA Al's Field Gore, Virginia, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 1 mile west of Winchester, Virginia, descending from 10,083 feet above sea level to 5,462 feet above sea level, a decrease of 4,621 feet in 5 minutes, covering a distance of 24 nautical miles.

The enroute level cruise resumed 1 mile west of Middleburg, Virginia, and lasted for 2 minutes, covering a distance of 7 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent 2 miles northeast of Bull Run Mountain Estates, Virginia, descending from 5,341 feet above sea level to 1,757 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,583 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles.

The enroute level cruise started again 1 mile south of Linton Hall, Virginia, and lasted for 6 minutes, covering a distance of 10 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 01C at Washington Dulles International Airport, heading 1.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,148 feet above ground level.

The landing occurred on runway 01C, with a runway length of 11,515 feet. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above target at 142 knots. The touchdown distance was good at 700 feet, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 139 knots. The touchdown rate was firm at -381 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 61°F temperature and a 5-knot wind at 230°, with a crosswind of 4 knots and a tailwind of 3 knots. The total landing distance was 4,314 feet, which was 37% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good.

The aircraft then taxied

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 17 kt 0 kt min to max 24 kt	1		17 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 16 kt max 16 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.9		0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 17:12:05
Info	Engine 1 Started at 17:12:05
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 17:12:05
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 17:12:05
Info	Landing Gear Down at 17:12:05
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:12:58
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 17:13:06
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 17:13:07
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 17:13:11
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 17:13:12
Info	Engine 2 Started at 17:13:20
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 17:13:53
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 17:17:18

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 17R at KSMF Sacramento International Airport, Average speed was 19 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 14 kt min to max 17 kt	17		14 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:17:27

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 17R at KSMF Sacramento International Airport. Takeoff distance 5,954 ft 69 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 166 kt. Local weather - Temperature 67 °F. Wind 5 kt at 230 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 5,954 ft 69 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 166 kt Target 158 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 7.7 ft 1.1 ft left to 6.7 ft right	-3.9		1.1 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.14 g	1.01		0.97 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -0.0 ° min to max 8.2 °	0.8		8.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.1 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 17R KSMF Sacramento International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 170 kt 166 kt min to max 171 kt	166		171 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.20 g 0.98 g min to max 1.26 g	0.98		1.24 g
Info	Average VSI 613 fpm 180 fpm min to max 1,212 fpm	180		1,212 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	0		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.1 ° 8.4 ° min to max 15.7 °	8.4		15.7 °

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 17R KSMF Sacramento International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 173 kt 171 kt min to max 175 kt	171		175 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.17 g 0.97 g min to max 1.24 g	1.24		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 1,854 fpm 1,262 fpm min to max 3,036 fpm	1,262		3,036 fpm
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 384 ft agl	48		384 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 16.1 ° 15.8 ° min to max 16.3 °	15.8		16.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 17:18:50
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 17:18:54

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 17R KSMF Sacramento International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 175 kt 175 kt min to max 176 kt	175		176 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.96 g min to max 0.97 g	0.97		0.96 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 3,111 fpm 3,062 fpm min to max 3,156 fpm	3,062		3,140 fpm
Info	Average altitude 694 ft agl 436 ft agl min to max 956 ft agl	436		956 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 16.2 ° 16.0 ° min to max 16.3 °	16.3		16.0 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile south of KSMF Sacramento International Airport Sacramento (California, United States). Climbing from 1,051 ft asl to 34,648 ft asl, an increase of 33,597 ft in 19 minutes and covering 127 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 256 kt 177 kt min to max 296 kt	177		265 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.1 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.75 g min to max 1.11 g	0.97		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 2,035 fpm 737 fpm min to max 4,631 fpm	3,124		737 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14,091 ft asl 1,051 ft asl min to max 34,648 ft asl	1,051		34,648 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.8 ° 3.4 ° min to max 16.1 °	16.0		3.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 17:19:38
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 17:19:39
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 17:19:45
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:19:46
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:19:48
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:22:03

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles south west of Walker Lake (Nevada, United States) and lasted 144 minutes, covering 1,155 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 34,678 ft asl 34,675 ft asl min to max 34,717 ft asl	34,706		34,678 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 277 kt 265 kt min to max 278 kt	265		277 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 16.7 °	0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		2.0 °

Enroute Climb 2

100 %

Enroute climb started 6 miles south east of Van Meter (Iowa, United States). Climbing from 34,678 ft asl to 36,714 ft asl, an increase of 2,036 ft in 3 minutes and covering 28 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 270 kt 260 kt min to max 277 kt	277		262 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.1 °	0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 882 fpm -66 fpm min to max 1,860 fpm	-7		-66 fpm
Info	Average altitude 35,416 ft asl 34,677 ft asl min to max 36,722 ft asl	34,678		36,714 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.0 ° min to max 4.5 °	2.0		2.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north east of Pleasantville (Iowa, United States) and lasted 76 minutes, covering 601 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 36,677 ft asl 36,667 ft asl min to max 36,703 ft asl	36,703		36,676 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 264 kt 263 kt min to max 265 kt	263		264 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.4		2.2 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 6 miles north west of Grant Town (West Virginia, United States). Descent from 36,669 ft asl to 10,323 ft asl, a decrease of 26,346 ft in 14 minutes and covering 90 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 270 kt 258 kt min to max 288 kt	262		269 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 12.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.0 °	0.4		13.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.81 g min to max 1.16 g	0.93		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -1,649 fpm -4,001 fpm min to max 142 fpm	-172		142 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17,844 ft asl 10,318 ft asl min to max 36,669 ft asl	36,669		10,323 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -3.2 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.7		3.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead 48VA Al's Field Gore (Virginia, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 10,336 ft asl 10,325 ft asl min to max 10,350 ft asl	10,326		10,329 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 264 kt 247 kt min to max 269 kt	269		247 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 23.5 °	17.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.83 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		0.83 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.2 ° min to max 3.6 °	2.9		1.2 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile west of Winchester (Virginia, United States). Descent from 10,083 ft asl to 5,462 ft asl, a decrease of 4,621 ft in 5 minutes and covering 24 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 235 kt 230 kt min to max 249 kt	246		231 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.5 °	0.2		7.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.05 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -884 fpm -1,630 fpm min to max -174 fpm	-1,572		-681 fpm
Info	Average altitude 7,683 ft asl 5,462 ft asl min to max 10,083 ft asl	10,083		5,462 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 3.4 °	0.4		2.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:38:53
100 %	Landing Lights at 21:38:34

Enroute Level 4

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile west of Middleburg (Virginia, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 5,352 ft asl 5,326 ft asl min to max 5,450 ft asl	5,450		5,340 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 244 kt 231 kt min to max 250 kt	231		250 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 18.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 28.6 °	9.3		28.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.98 g min to max 1.13 g	1.00		1.10 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 2.9 ° min to max 4.2 °	2.9		4.1 °

Enroute Descent 3

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles north east of Bull Run Mountain Estates (Virginia, United States). Descent from 5,341 ft asl to 1,757 ft asl, a decrease of 3,583 ft in 3 minutes and covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 246 kt 237 kt min to max 251 kt	250		243 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 28.4 °	28.4		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	1.08		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -1,120 fpm -2,283 fpm min to max 86 fpm	30		-1,381 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,024 ft asl 1,757 ft asl min to max 5,356 ft asl	5,341		1,757 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.0		0.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 5

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Linton Hall (Virginia, United States) and lasted 6 minutes, covering 10 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,500 ft asl 1,290 ft asl min to max 1,734 ft asl	1,734		1,438 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 229 kt 183 kt min to max 251 kt	243		183 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.0 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.91 g min to max 1.16 g	0.99		0.97 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 9.2 °	0.5		3.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:52:48
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 21:53:12
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:53:13
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:53:16
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 21:53:18
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:53:25

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,148 ft agl to 942 ft agl. A decrease of 206 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 172 kt 166 kt min to max 181 kt	181		166 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.00 g	0.97		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -650 fpm -833 fpm min to max -279 fpm	-279		-833 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,055 ft agl 942 ft agl min to max 1,148 ft agl	1,148		942 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.9		3.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 21:53:49

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 928 ft agl to 649 ft agl. A decrease of 279 ft in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 157 kt 152 kt min to max 165 kt	165		152 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.6		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -808 fpm -1,101 fpm min to max -480 fpm	-856		-1,026 fpm
Info	Average altitude 803 ft agl 649 ft agl min to max 928 ft agl	928		649 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.2		2.6 °
Info	Flaps Position 8 at 21:53:50

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 633 ft agl to 323 ft agl. A decrease of 311 ft in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 153 kt 151 kt min to max 155 kt	152		152 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -899 fpm -1,017 fpm min to max -669 fpm	-996		-993 fpm
Info	Average altitude 474 ft agl 323 ft agl min to max 633 ft agl	633		323 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 2.1 ° min to max 3.4 °	2.6		2.3 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 305 ft agl to 48 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.5 ° 2.3 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.3 °
100 %	Average speed 145 kt 142 kt min to max 151 kt	151		142 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.0		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.05 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -748 fpm -1,026 fpm min to max -715 fpm	-1,026		-733 fpm
Info	Average altitude 97 ft agl 48 ft agl min to max 305 ft agl	305		48 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.0 ° min to max 5.7 °	3.0		5.7 °

Arrival Landing

95.63 %

Landing on runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport, runway length 11,515 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 142 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 142 kt. Target 133 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
82.52 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.3 °	1.3		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 1.02 g min to max 1.12 g	1.02		1.10 g
Info	Average speed 141 kt 139 kt min to max 142 kt	142		139 kt
Info	Average VSI -604 fpm -732 fpm min to max -381 fpm	-732		-381 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 23 ft agl	23		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 5.8 ° min to max 7.9 °	5.8		7.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

97.58 %

Touchdown distance was good at 700 ft. Touchdown speed at 139 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -381 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 61 °F. Wind 5 kt at 230 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Tailwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
90.31 %	Touchdown VSI was -381 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 700 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 139 kt Target below 130 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.2 ft 1.6 ft left	1.1		2.2 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.7 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.14 g 1.07 g min to max 1.19 g	1.10		1.07 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 139 kt 138 kt min to max 139 kt	139		138 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.9 ° 7.8 ° min to max 7.9 °	7.9		7.9 °

Arrival Rollout

99.02 %

Total landing distance 4,314 ft, 37 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 4,314 ft 37 % of runway.
97.81 %	Runway alignment max 13.0 ft 12.0 ft left to 1.0 ft right	2.3		8.9 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.88 g min to max 1.31 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 132 kt 75 kt min to max 145 kt	145		75 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -0.2 ° min to max 7.9 °	7.9		0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 33 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 38 kt 26 kt min to max 71 kt	71		27 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:55:39
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 21:55:41

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 11 kt 3 kt min to max 24 kt	24		5 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kt max 10 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 21:56:20
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 21:56:21
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 21:56:22
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:56:23
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:56:24
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:59:23
Info	Engine 1 Stopped at 21:59:47

Takeoff on runway 17R at KSMF Sacramento International Airport in the Airbus A321

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Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 5 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

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Switched On

Speed

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Turn Speed

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Bank

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Pitch

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Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

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Roll distance of 5,954 ft using 69.14 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

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Liftoff speed was 166 kn - Target 158 kn

Alignment

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1.1 ft left to 6.7 ft right

Bounce

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No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

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Switched On

Landing Lights

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Switched On

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Speed

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Bank

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Pitch

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Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 17R KSMF Sacramento International Airport.

Heading

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Speed

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Bank

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Pitch

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Climb Rate

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Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 17R KSMF Sacramento International Airport.

Heading

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Speed

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Bank

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Pitch

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Climb Rate

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Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 17R KSMF Sacramento International Airport.

Heading

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Speed

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Bank

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Pitch

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Climb Rate

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Landing on runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport in the Airbus A321

Landing Score 98.06 %

Landing Summary

The Airbus A321 successfully landed on runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport, achieving a score of 98.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the south, heading 1.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,148 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed smoothly on the runway.

The threshold height was good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct altitude as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed of 142 kt, which may have been due to various factors such as wind resistance or the aircraft's weight. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 700 feet, demonstrating the pilot's skill in controlling the aircraft's descent.

The touchdown speed of 139 kt was a little fast, which may have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate of -381 fpm. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 61°F and a wind speed of 5 kt at 230°, were relatively calm, with a crosswind of 4 kt and a tailwind of 3 kt.

The total landing distance of 4,314 feet was 37% of the runway length, which is a reasonable distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was well-controlled during the rollout phase, and the pilot was able to maintain a stable alignment with the runway centerline.

Overall, the landing was executed with precision and skill, and the pilot's performance was commendable. The aircraft's performance was satisfactory, and the landing was safe and smooth.

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Final 4

Approaching runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,148 ft agl to 942 ft agl. A decrease of 206 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

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Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

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Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

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IAS

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Heading

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Bank

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Descent Rate

Info

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Final 3

Approaching runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 928 ft agl to 649 ft agl. A decrease of 279 ft in 20 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

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Bank

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Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 633 ft agl to 323 ft agl. A decrease of 311 ft in 20 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

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IAS

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Heading

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Bank

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Descent Rate

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Final 1

Approaching runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 305 ft agl to 48 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

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IAS

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Heading

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Bank

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Descent Rate

Info

95.63 %

Landing

Landing on runway 01C at KIAD Washington Dulles International Airport, runway length 11,515 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 142 kt.

Height

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Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

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Threshold speed was slightly above target at 142 kt. Target 133 kt

Flare

82.52 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank