NZAA to KIAH Flight Report - Airbus A321

Flight from NZAA to KIAH

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 21:11

Minutes 342

6,575 nm

Fuel 18,990 kg

Airbus A321

Departure

Runway 23L at NZAA

Auckland International Airport

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Altitude

16 ft asl

Weight

92,829 kg

Fuel

25,845 kg

Temperature

19 °C

Wind Speed

23 kt

Wind Direction

250.0 °

Headwind

23 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 15R at KIAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Houston Texas, United States

89 ft asl

Altitude

73,839 kg

Weight

6,855 kg

Fuel

24 °C

Temperature

11 kt

Wind Speed

160.0 °

Wind Direction

10 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.28%

Departure Score 98.66%

Enroute Score 99.9%

Arrival Score 99.28%

Auckland International Airport served as the departure point for this Airbus A321 flight, which began its journey on runway 23L. Taxiing from the parking area to the runway took 14 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. As the aircraft departed, it utilized 58% of the 1,910-meter runway, achieving liftoff at a speed of 183 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure featured a temperature of 22°C, with a headwind of 23 knots at 249°.

The enroute climb phase commenced approximately 2 miles southwest of Auckland International Airport, with the aircraft ascending from 963 feet above sea level to 32,746 feet in 17 minutes, covering a distance of 167 nautical miles. The flight then entered a level cruise phase, which lasted for 1,027 minutes and spanned 381 nautical miles. The aircraft underwent several climb and descent phases throughout the journey, with notable increases in altitude including a 1,754-foot ascent in 2 minutes and a 1,986-foot climb in 2 minutes. The flight also experienced a significant descent from 35,012 feet to 1,379 feet in 25 minutes, covering 130 nautical miles.

The final approach to runway 15R at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport was initiated from the northwest, with the aircraft maintaining a heading of 152.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,272 feet above ground level. The landing was executed with a touchdown speed of 148 knots, which was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown distance of 438 meters was within acceptable limits, and the runway touchdown alignment was excellent. Following a 14-minute taxiing period, the aircraft arrived at the parking area, having completed a total distance of 6,575 nautical miles and utilizing 18,990 kilograms of fuel throughout the journey.

Screenshots

Flight Image — Flight from NZAA to KIAH in the Airbus A321 on Wed 15-Apr-26 19:18. Altitude 12 ft agl, Heading 71.2 °, Speed 0 kt. Taxi to runway 23L NZAA Auckland International Airport Auckland (Auckland, New Zealand)

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 14 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 13 kt 0 kt min to max 24 kt	1		13 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 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 -0.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 21:11:27
Info	Engine 2 Started at 21:11:27
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 21:11:27
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 21:11:27
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:11:27
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 21:11:27
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 21:11:27
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 21:11:27
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 21:11:27
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 21:11:27
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:11:27
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:11:27
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:12:03
Info	Engine 1 Started at 21:12:33
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:13:56
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:22:17
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:22:20
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:24:28
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:25:22
Info	Parking Brake Off at 21:25:36

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 23L at NZAA Auckland International Airport, Average speed was 53 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 32 kt 13 kt min to max 40 kt	13		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g

Departure Roll

97.96 %

Departure roll runway 23L at NZAA Auckland International Airport. Takeoff distance 1,910 m 58 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 183 kt. Local weather - Temperature 22 °C. Wind 23 kt at 249 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 23 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,910 m 58 % of runway
92.15 %	Liftoff speed was 183 kt Target 164 kt
97.64 %	Runway alignment max 3.69 m 3.69 m left to 0.00 m left	2.02		3.69 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.06 g	0.99		1.00 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.0		5.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.2 °

Departure Climb 1

98.57 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23L NZAA Auckland International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 189 kt 183 kt min to max 192 kt	183		192 kt
94.29 %	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.2 °	0.2		4.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 1.00 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 331 fpm 74 fpm min to max 735 fpm	74		735 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 29 ft agl	0		29 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 5.3 ° min to max 8.4 °	5.3		8.4 °

Departure Climb 2

97.89 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23L NZAA Auckland International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.0		0.7 °
100 %	Average speed 195 kt 192 kt min to max 210 kt	192		204 kt
94.29 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		2.5 °
93.14 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.70 g min to max 1.74 g	1.07		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 998 fpm -624 fpm min to max 2,911 fpm	745		2,911 fpm
Info	Average altitude 77 ft agl 30 ft agl min to max 319 ft agl	30		319 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 13.7 °	8.6		13.7 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 21:27:09
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 21:27:18
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 21:27:19
Info	Landing Gear Up at 21:27:22

Departure Climb 3

98.87 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23L NZAA Auckland International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.8		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 207 kt 197 kt min to max 217 kt	205		216 kt
94.34 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.8 ° min to max 4.2 °	1.7		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.97 g 0.73 g min to max 1.26 g	1.03		1.20 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,832 fpm 802 fpm min to max 3,066 fpm	2,999		2,205 fpm
Info	Average altitude 651 ft agl 365 ft agl min to max 844 ft agl	365		844 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.6 ° 6.4 ° min to max 13.9 °	13.9		12.5 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 2 miles south west of NZAA Auckland International Airport Auckland (Auckland, New Zealand). Climbing from 963 ft asl to 32,746 ft asl, an increase of 31,784 ft in 17 minutes and covering 167 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 256 kt 199 kt min to max 307 kt	213		273 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.5 °	0.5		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.86 g min to max 1.28 g	1.10		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 1,669 fpm 434 fpm min to max 3,932 fpm	2,944		453 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12,737 ft asl 963 ft asl min to max 32,746 ft asl	963		32,746 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.0 ° 3.3 ° min to max 15.2 °	13.6		4.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:31:37
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:31:47
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:32:02
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:32:04

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 88 miles east of NZGR Great Mercury Airport Great Mercury Island / Ahuahu (Auckland, New Zealand) and lasted 1027 minutes, covering 381 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 33,000 ft asl 32,895 ft asl min to max 33,014 ft asl	32,895		33,000 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 287 kt 273 kt min to max 289 kt	273		287 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 3.3 ° min to max 4.6 °	4.6		3.4 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 21:44:46
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Activated at 21:44:46

Enroute Climb 2

99.03 %

Enroute climb started Latitude: -33.3423739 Longitude: -175.5652694. Climbing from 33,000 ft asl to 34,754 ft asl, an increase of 1,754 ft in 2 minutes and covering 4 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 279 kt 249 kt min to max 294 kt	287		249 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.6 °
90.29 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.89 g min to max 1.84 g	1.00		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 2,077 fpm 0 fpm min to max 5,645 fpm	0		2,303 fpm
Info	Average altitude 33,518 ft asl 32,955 ft asl min to max 34,754 ft asl	33,000		34,754 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 3.4 ° min to max 11.9 °	3.4		7.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 14:52:59
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 14:53:02
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 14:53:27
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Deactivated at 14:53:27

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started Latitude: -33.3048219 Longitude: -175.4791187. Descent from 34,894 ft asl to 33,000 ft asl, a decrease of 1,894 ft in 2 minutes and covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 276 kt 245 kt min to max 289 kt	245		287 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.83 g min to max 1.06 g	0.83		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -953 fpm -3,230 fpm min to max 1,006 fpm	1,006		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 33,637 ft asl 32,995 ft asl min to max 34,895 ft asl	34,894		33,000 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		3.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 14:54:31
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Activated at 14:54:31

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started Latitude: -33.1614318 Longitude: -175.1555873 and lasted 27 minutes, covering 869 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 32,983 ft asl 32,227 ft asl min to max 33,011 ft asl	33,000		33,001 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 287 kt 285 kt min to max 293 kt	287		287 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.7 °	3.4		3.0 °

Enroute Climb 3

100 %

Enroute climb started Latitude: -25.5447942 Longitude: -160.8715027. Climbing from 32,995 ft asl to 34,981 ft asl, an increase of 1,986 ft in 2 minutes and covering 57 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 283 kt 274 kt min to max 288 kt	287		274 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.8 °	0.1		6.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 336 fpm -80 fpm min to max 1,041 fpm	-80		127 fpm
Info	Average altitude 33,593 ft asl 32,988 ft asl min to max 34,981 ft asl	32,995		34,981 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.6 ° 2.9 ° min to max 4.6 °	3.0		3.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 15:23:52
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Deactivated at 15:24:44
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 15:24:49
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Activated at 15:24:49

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started Latitude: -24.9961774 Longitude: -159.993198 and lasted 345 minutes, covering 4,637 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 34,999 ft asl 34,639 ft asl min to max 35,038 ft asl	34,987		34,998 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 274 kt 258 kt min to max 277 kt	274		275 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.0 °	9.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.19 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 2.6 ° min to max 4.4 °	3.7		3.2 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 6 miles north of MMNU Turismo Lago Guerrero Airport Nuevo Padilla (Estado de Tamaulipas, Mexico). Descent from 35,012 ft asl to 34,511 ft asl, a decrease of 501 ft in 2 minutes and covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 275 kt 274 kt min to max 278 kt	274		278 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -633 fpm -1,059 fpm min to max -11 fpm	-38		-992 fpm
Info	Average altitude 34,835 ft asl 34,511 ft asl min to max 35,012 ft asl	35,012		34,511 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° 2.0 ° min to max 3.2 °	3.1		2.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 21:10:05

Enroute Level 4

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles north west of Santander Jimenez (Estado de Tamaulipas, Mexico) and lasted 36 minutes, covering 291 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 34,005 ft asl 33,751 ft asl min to max 34,436 ft asl	34,436		33,751 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 271 kt 249 kt min to max 282 kt	278		263 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.7 °	0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.98 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.5 °	1.9		2.2 °
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Deactivated at 21:11:47
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 21:12:27
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Activated at 21:12:27
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 21:47:05

Enroute Descent 3

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles south east of Placedo (Texas, United States). Descent from 33,574 ft asl to 1,379 ft asl, a decrease of 32,194 ft in 25 minutes and covering 130 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 224 kt 158 kt min to max 302 kt	268		158 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.8 °	0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.83 g min to max 1.21 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,212 fpm -4,295 fpm min to max 21 fpm	-1,028		-811 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9,652 ft asl 1,379 ft asl min to max 33,574 ft asl	33,574		1,379 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -2.9 ° min to max 5.0 °	2.0		2.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 21:58:16
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:00:29
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:07:35
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Deactivated at 22:10:09
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:10:09
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:10:14
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:10:28
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 22:10:32
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Activated at 22:10:32
100 %	Landing Lights at 22:12:19

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,272 ft agl to 968 ft agl. A decrease of 305 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 159 kt 155 kt min to max 162 kt	158		160 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -782 fpm -840 fpm min to max -657 fpm	-818		-794 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,122 ft agl 968 ft agl min to max 1,272 ft agl	1,272		968 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 2.7 °	2.4		2.1 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 955 ft agl to 654 ft agl. A decrease of 301 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 154 kt 151 kt min to max 159 kt	159		152 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -773 fpm -906 fpm min to max -659 fpm	-803		-848 fpm
Info	Average altitude 804 ft agl 654 ft agl min to max 955 ft agl	955		654 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.8 °	2.2		2.6 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 642 ft agl to 333 ft agl. A decrease of 308 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 154 kt 151 kt min to max 159 kt	151		159 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -756 fpm -878 fpm min to max -648 fpm	-878		-777 fpm
Info	Average altitude 496 ft agl 333 ft agl min to max 642 ft agl	642		333 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.8		1.9 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 321 ft agl to 63 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.7 ° 3.2 ° min to max 3.9 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.9 °
100 %	Average speed 153 kt 152 kt min to max 158 kt	158		152 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -748 fpm -902 fpm min to max -621 fpm	-803		-731 fpm
Info	Average altitude 123 ft agl 63 ft agl min to max 321 ft agl	321		63 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.7 °	1.9		3.2 °

Arrival Landing

97.49 %

Landing on runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, runway length 3,052 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 152 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 152 kt. Target 138 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
89.95 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.94 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		0.94 g
Info	Average speed 151 kt 148 kt min to max 153 kt	152		148 kt
Info	Average VSI -538 fpm -731 fpm min to max -301 fpm	-731		-325 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl -7 ft agl min to max 49 ft agl	49		-7 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 3.1 ° min to max 5.1 °	3.2		4.7 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.75 %

Touchdown distance was good at 438 m. Touchdown speed at 148 kt was fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -325 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 24 °C. Wind 11 kt at 160 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 10 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
92.23 %	Touchdown VSI was -325 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 438 m Target 457 m
93.47 %	Speed at touchdown 148 kt Target below 135 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.53 m 1.39 m left	1.27		1.53 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.24 g 0.94 g min to max 1.35 g	0.94		1.20 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 148 kt 148 kt min to max 148 kt	148		148 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 3.6 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.7		3.6 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 1,447 m, 47 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,447 m 47 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.50 m 2.50 m left to 0.00 m left	1.57		2.46 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.13 g	1.13		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 124 kt 74 kt min to max 136 kt	136		74 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -0.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 30 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 19 kt 10 kt min to max 68 kt	68		10 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.7 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.6		0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		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 14 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kt 0 kt min to max 18 kt	10		3 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 13 kt max 15 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 -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:15:57
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:22:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:22:26

Takeoff on runway 23L at NZAA Auckland International Airport in the Airbus A321

98.66 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 14 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

97.96 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,910 m using 58.15 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

92.15 %

Liftoff speed was 183 kn - Target 164 kn

Alignment

97.64 %

3.69 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

98.57 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23L NZAA Auckland International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.29 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

97.89 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23L NZAA Auckland International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.29 %

93.14 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.87 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23L NZAA Auckland International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.34 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport in the Airbus A321

Landing Score 98.56 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft touched down on runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport with a firm touchdown rate of -325 fpm, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 148 kt was slightly above the target, resulting in a moderate deceleration during the rollout phase. The aircraft's alignment with the runway centreline was very good, demonstrating precise control during the final stages of the approach.

The approach quality was excellent, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed well above the target at 152 kt. This allowed for a controlled flare and a smooth touchdown. The touchdown distance of 438 m was within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed landing. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 24 °C and a headwind of 10 kt, did not significantly impact the landing performance.

The rollout phase was characterized by perfect alignment with the runway centreline, demonstrating the pilot's ability to maintain control during the deceleration phase. The total landing distance of 1,447 m, which accounted for 47% of the runway length, was within the acceptable range. Overall, the landing performance was exceptional, with a score of 98.6% reflecting the high level of proficiency demonstrated by the pilot.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,272 ft agl to 968 ft agl. A decrease of 305 ft in 23 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 955 ft agl to 654 ft agl. A decrease of 301 ft in 23 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 642 ft agl to 333 ft agl. A decrease of 308 ft in 23 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 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 321 ft agl to 63 ft agl. A decrease of 257 ft in 20 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.49 %

Landing

Landing on runway 15R at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, runway length 3,052 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 152 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 152 kt. Target 138 kt

Flare

89.95 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank