PHKO to PHKO Flight Report - Cessna C172

Flight from PHKO to PHKO

Monday, 08 September 2025 10:41

Minutes 10

12 nm

Fuel 0 kg

Cessna C172

Departure

Runway 17 at PHKO

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

Altitude

39 ft asl

Weight

943 kg

Fuel

69 kg

Temperature

24 °C

Wind Speed

2 kt

Wind Direction

90.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 17 at PHKO

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole

Kailua-Kona Hawaii, United States

39 ft asl

Altitude

943 kg

Weight

70 kg

Fuel

24 °C

Temperature

4 kt

Wind Speed

88.3 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

4 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 89.52%

Pattern Score 86.4%

Departure Score 83.72%

Arrival Score 98.43%

This flight, conducted in a Cessna C172 aircraft, began with a taxiing phase, which lasted for 9 minutes and covered a distance of approximately 5 nautical miles. The aircraft then rolled onto Runway 17 at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, also known as PHKO, to prepare for takeoff.

The pilot executed a takeoff on Runway 17, with a takeoff distance of approximately 380 meters, which accounted for 11% of the runway's total length. The aircraft achieved liftoff speed at a rate of 67 knots. Weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 24°C and a wind speed of 2 knots from the north-northeast, resulting in a negligible crosswind component of 2 knots.

Following takeoff, the aircraft proceeded to execute a left-hand traffic pattern entry, entering the circuit approximately 40 seconds after clearing the runway. The aircraft then performed a series of turns and descents, including the downwind, base, and final turns, in order to establish an approach to Runway 17.

The pattern downwind turn, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in the space of 79.9° and 45° angles, was particularly noteworthy for its tight radius. The downwind leg, which covered 3 nautical miles in 90 seconds, marked the beginning of the aircraft's descent phase. The base leg turn, executed in a distance of less than 1 nautical mile, featured another significant angle at 47° degrees while the base leg was around a nautical mile in 34 seconds.

The final turn, a tight maneuver that took less than 21 seconds, brought the aircraft onto a final approach heading of 185 degrees. Approaching the runway from the north, at an altitude of 292 feet above ground level (agl) and a distant of 1 nautical mile, the pilot expertly guided the aircraft towards touchdown.

The landing itself was characterized by a threshold speed that was slightly below the target value at 52 knots. The aircraft touched down at a speed of 45 knots and achieved a touchdown distance of approximately 129 meters. Notably, the touchdown speed was well below the target speed of 52 knots, which is an impressive display of piloting skill.

The run-up and rollout phases were marked by excellent alignment on the runway, allowing the aircraft to come to a complete stop in a distance of 342 meters, or approximately 10% of the runway's total length. The total flight distance covered by the aircraft was 12 nautical miles, and it achieved this over a flying time of 10 minutes without consuming any fuel.

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Departure Taxi

50 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 9 minutes and covered 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
20 %	Average speed 34 kt 0 kt min to max 46 kt	0		6 kt
55 %	Average speed turning corners 17 kt max 21 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 2.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.9		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 10:41:09
Info	Engine 1 Started at 10:41:09
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 10:41:09
Info	Parking Brake On at 10:41:09
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:41:32
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 10:43:35
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 10:43:36
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 10:43:39
Info	Parking Brake Off at 10:46:33

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 17 at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, Average speed was 16 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 28 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° 1.7 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.8		2.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 17 at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole. Takeoff distance 380 m 11 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 67 kt. Local weather - Temperature 24 °C. Wind 2 kt at 90 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 380 m 11 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 67 kt Target 65 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.79 m 0.52 m left to 0.26 m right	0.52		-0.03 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.98		1.04 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° 2.8 ° min to max 6.1 °	2.8		5.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		1.0 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 10:51:42

Departure Climb 1

99.87 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 17 PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 67 kt min to max 75 kt	67		75 kt
99.47 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	1.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	1.03		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 485 fpm 318 fpm min to max 631 fpm	318		631 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 50 ft agl	1		50 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 5.1 ° min to max 8.9 °	5.5		8.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 17 PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 75 kt min to max 78 kt	75		77 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.8 °	0.2		3.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.01		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 710 fpm 635 fpm min to max 987 fpm	635		987 fpm
Info	Average altitude 84 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 208 ft agl	51		208 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.8 ° 7.9 ° min to max 10.6 °	8.8		10.5 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 17 PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole. Distance was less than 1 nm in 40 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 80 kt 74 kt min to max 93 kt	76		93 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 24.4 °	6.2		24.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.16 g	0.96		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 680 fpm 139 fpm min to max 996 fpm	996		807 fpm
Info	Average altitude 484 ft agl 228 ft agl min to max 674 ft agl	228		674 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.3 ° 4.6 ° min to max 10.2 °	10.0		7.6 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 10:52:32

Pattern Crosswind

83 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 17 PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole. Distance was 1 nm in 42 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
62.22 %	Heading -10.7 ° -94.8 ° min to max 16.4 °	16.4		-17.4 °
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 87 kt min to max 93 kt	93		92 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.06 g	1.05		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI 550 fpm -58 fpm min to max 1,203 fpm	795		260 fpm
Info	Average altitude 957 ft agl 687 ft agl min to max 1,074 ft agl	687		1,074 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 6.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 24.2 °	24.2		14.8 °
Info	Average pitch angle 6.0 ° 2.3 ° min to max 9.9 °	7.1		4.3 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 79.9 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 79.9 °.
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 92 kt min to max 104 kt	92		104 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 24.0 ° 9.4 ° min to max 27.5 °	21.9		9.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.01 g min to max 1.19 g	1.01		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI -290 fpm -613 fpm min to max 234 fpm	234		17 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,037 ft agl 987 ft agl min to max 1,080 ft agl	1,077		989 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° -1.0 ° min to max 3.9 °	3.9		3.7 °

Pattern Downwind

89.46 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was 3 nm in 90 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.03 %	Heading -5.7 ° -19.2 ° min to max -2.9 °	-8.9		-19.2 °
69.85 %	Average altitude 813 ft agl 583 ft agl min to max 1,040 ft agl	997		583 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 98 kt 81 kt min to max 106 kt	103		81 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.72 g min to max 1.17 g	1.17		1.17 g
Info	Average VSI -266 fpm -1,016 fpm min to max 836 fpm	311		-1,016 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 19.6 °	2.2		19.4 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.7 ° -3.4 ° min to max 6.9 °	5.3		-1.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 10:55:20

Pattern Base Leg Turn

100 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 47.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 47.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 71 kt min to max 81 kt	80		71 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 16.5 ° 6.9 ° min to max 19.1 °	19.1		6.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.84 g min to max 1.29 g	1.12		0.84 g
Info	Average VSI -787 fpm -1,128 fpm min to max 140 fpm	-904		52 fpm
Info	Average altitude 444 ft agl 373 ft agl min to max 569 ft agl	569		380 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -3.6 ° min to max 7.1 °	-1.3		2.8 °

Pattern Base Leg

93.5 %

Pattern Base Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 34 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.55 %	Heading 7.2 ° -8.2 ° min to max 10.4 °	7.3		-8.2 °
100 %	Average speed 64 kt 59 kt min to max 70 kt	70		63 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.77 g min to max 1.15 g	0.87		1.09 g
0 %		0		0 fpm
Info	Average altitude 359 ft agl 298 ft agl min to max 433 ft agl	375		422 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 3.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 30.6 °	0.5		30.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle 7.3 ° 1.3 ° min to max 16.2 °	1.3		9.1 °

Pattern Final Turn

68.82 %

Pattern Final Turn. Distance was less than 1 nm in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 62 kt min to max 82 kt	62		77 kt
30.72 %	Average bank angle 11.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 44.5 °	36.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.94 g min to max 1.19 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -290 fpm -935 fpm min to max 136 fpm	136		-191 fpm
Info	Average altitude 341 ft agl 296 ft agl min to max 425 ft agl	425		296 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -2.4 ° min to max 7.5 °	7.5		1.3 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 10:56:34

Arrival Final 1

94.92 %

Approaching runway 17 at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 292 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 268 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
77.55 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		1.5 °
100 %	Average speed 56 kt 52 kt min to max 76 kt	76		52 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
97.03 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.4 °	0.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -404 fpm -917 fpm min to max -204 fpm	-204		-427 fpm
Info	Average altitude 75 ft agl 24 ft agl min to max 292 ft agl	292		24 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -3.8 ° min to max 3.9 °	1.1		3.9 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 10:56:44

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 17 at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, runway length 3,360 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 52 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was a little below target at 52 kt. Target 60 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.7		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.02		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 49 kt 45 kt min to max 52 kt	52		45 kt
Info	Average VSI -313 fpm -424 fpm min to max -214 fpm	-424		-237 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 22 ft agl	22		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 3.9 ° min to max 7.4 °	3.9		7.2 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 10:57:16

Arrival Touchdown

98.82 %

Touchdown distance was good at 129 m. Touchdown speed at 45 kt was good. Touchdown rate was fair at -237 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 24 °C. Wind 4 kt at 88 °. Crosswind: 4 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
95.28 %	Touchdown VSI was -237 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 129 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 45 kt Target below 57 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.30 m 1.28 m right	-1.26		-1.30 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 0.97 g min to max 1.19 g	0.97		1.06 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 44 kt 44 kt min to max 45 kt	45		44 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.7 ° 4.9 ° min to max 7.2 °	7.2		6.0 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 342 m, 10 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 342 m 10 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.72 m 2.43 m left to 1.30 m right	-1.30		2.43 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.06 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 48 kt 31 kt min to max 53 kt	53		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 0.9 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.1		2.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.3 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 10:57:17

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 7 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kt 6 kt min to max 30 kt	30		6 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g

Takeoff on runway 17 at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole in the Cessna C172

83.72 %

50 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 9 minutes and covered 5 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

20 %

Turn Speed

55 %

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 380 m using 11.31 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 67 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.52 m left to 0.26 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.87 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 17 PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

99.47 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 17 PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 17 at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole in the Cessna C172

Landing Score 98.43 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna C172 landing report highlights a successful touchdown at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole. The aircraft was approaching the runway from the north at a heading of 185.0°, at 1 nm from the runway threshold, with a height of 292 ft above ground level (agl). This indicates a precise and controlled final approach, demonstrating the pilot's ability to navigate the aircraft safely to the runway.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft showed a good threshold height, suggesting that the pilot maintained a stable and level approach to the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 52 kt, indicating a slight deviation from the planned speed. Nevertheless, this did not negatively impact the overall landing performance.

The touchdown distance of 129 m was found to be good, while the touchdown speed of 45 kt also met the required standards. However, the touchdown rate of -237 fpm was only deemed fair, suggesting that the pilot could have made adjustments to achieve a smoother touchdown. This could potentially have reduced the impact on the landing gear and prevented unnecessary wear and tear on the aircraft.

Notably, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, which indicates exceptional piloting skills and a high level of situational awareness. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 24°C and wind of 4 kt at 88°, presented a relatively stable and calm environment for landing.

The total landing distance of 342 m accounted for only 10% of the runway, highlighting the pilot's precise control and ability to bring the aircraft to a stop quickly and safely. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was also perfect, demonstrating that the pilot maintained control of the aircraft even after touchdown, allowing for a smooth roll-out to a stop.

Overall, the landing report demonstrates a well-executed landing, with a high level of precision and control. The pilot's ability to maintain a stable approach, control the touchdown speed, and align the aircraft with the runway, even in slightly challenging conditions, showcases their exceptional skills and expertise.

94.92 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 17 at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 292 ft agl to 24 ft agl. A decrease of 268 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

77.55 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

77.55 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

97.03 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 17 at PHKO Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, runway length 3,360 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was a little below target at 52 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was a little below target at 52 kt. Target 60 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank