AYKO to AYGA Flight Report - Kodiak 100

Flight from AYKO to AYGA

Thursday, 05 February 2026 16:16

Minutes 78

222 nm

Fuel 161 kg

Kodiak 100

Departure

Runway 35 at AYKO

Kokoda Airport

Kokoda, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea

Altitude

1,234 ft asl

Weight

2,842 kg

Fuel

896 kg

Temperature

25 °C

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 17R at AYGA

Goroka Airport

Goronka Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

5,197 ft asl

Altitude

2,682 kg

Weight

736 kg

Fuel

17 °C

Temperature

0 kt

Wind Speed

352.9 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.59%

Departure Score 93.96%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 92.82%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 35 at AYKO Kokoda Airport, where the Kodiak 100 aircraft took off with a takeoff distance of 398 meters, which was 37% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 70 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 0 knots at 270 degrees, resulting in no crosswind or headwind.

As the aircraft climbed out of Kokoda, it began its enroute climb, which started overhead the town. The climb took the aircraft from an altitude of 1,518 feet above sea level to 15,507 feet above sea level, an increase of 13,988 feet in just 11 minutes, covering a distance of 24 nautical miles. This marked the end of the initial climb phase.

The enroute level cruise phase began 2 miles south of AYJO Yongai Airport, where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude for 51 minutes, covering a distance of 159 nautical miles. This phase of the flight was characterized by a stable and efficient cruise.

As the aircraft approached its destination, it began its enroute descent, which started 10 miles north of AYWW Owena Airstrip. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 15,198 feet above sea level to 11,716 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,482 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. This marked the beginning of the final descent phase.

The enroute level cruise phase was resumed 8 miles northeast of TBQ Tarabo Airport, where the aircraft maintained a steady altitude for 3 minutes, covering a distance of 11 nautical miles. However, this phase was short-lived, as the aircraft began its final descent 11 miles southeast of Goroka.

The final descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 11,271 feet above sea level to 5,385 feet above sea level, a decrease of 5,885 feet in just 6 minutes, covering a distance of 15 nautical miles. This marked the final approach phase, where the aircraft prepared to land on runway 17R at AYGA Goroka Airport.

The final approach was made from the north, heading 178.0 degrees at 0 nautical miles and 168 feet above ground level. However, the landing was not without issues, as the touchdown speed was too high at 88 knots, and the touchdown point was 204 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed of 76 knots was also fast, and the touchdown rate was very hard at -549 feet per minute. Additionally, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline.

Despite these issues, the runway rollout alignment was very good, and the total landing distance was 962 meters, which was 58% of the runway. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took less than 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.

In conclusion, the flight was a complex and challenging one, with several phases of climb, cruise, and descent. While there were some issues with the landing, the overall performance of the aircraft was satisfactory. The total flight distance was 222 nautical miles, and the flight used 161 kilograms of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 35 at AYKO Kokoda Airport, Average speed was 4 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 5 kt 0 kt min to max 20 kt	0		20 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	1.1		1.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Battery Master On at 16:16:55
Info	Engine 1 Started at 16:16:55
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 16:16:55
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 16:16:55
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 16:16:55
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 16:16:55
Info	Landing Gear Down at 16:16:55
Info	Parking Brake On at 16:16:55
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 16:16:55
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 16:17:57
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 16:17:57
Info	Parking Brake Off at 16:18:58

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 35 at AYKO Kokoda Airport. Takeoff distance 398 m 37 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 70 kt. Local weather - Temperature 25 °C. Wind 0 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 398 m 37 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 70 kt Target 75 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.47 m 0.02 m left to 2.46 m right	-2.46		-1.16 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		0.92 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.2		3.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.2 °

Departure Climb 1

99.56 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 35 AYKO Kokoda Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 70 kt min to max 84 kt	70		84 kt
98.24 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.2		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.13 g	0.94		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 233 fpm 86 fpm min to max 359 fpm	86		359 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 30 ft agl	0		30 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.4 ° 3.7 ° min to max 7.4 °	3.7		6.4 °

Departure Climb 2

82.32 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 35 AYKO Kokoda Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
65.38 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -4.8 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		-4.8 °
100 %	Average speed 89 kt 85 kt min to max 110 kt	85		110 kt
63.92 %	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.2 ° min to max 15.7 °	1.6		7.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.84 g min to max 1.10 g	1.04		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 577 fpm 194 fpm min to max 788 fpm	424		788 fpm
Info	Average altitude 75 ft agl 34 ft agl min to max 232 ft agl	34		232 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 4.4 ° min to max 8.6 °	6.8		8.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 16:19:56
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 16:20:02
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 16:20:06

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead Kokoda (Northern Province, Papua New Guinea). Climbing from 1,518 ft asl to 15,507 ft asl, an increase of 13,988 ft in 11 minutes and covering 24 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 111 kt 108 kt min to max 136 kt	111		136 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.8 °	6.7		2.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.71 g min to max 1.21 g	1.04		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 1,383 fpm 3 fpm min to max 1,974 fpm	896		23 fpm
Info	Average altitude 7,134 ft asl 1,518 ft asl min to max 15,509 ft asl	1,518		15,507 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.5 ° 1.9 ° min to max 12.8 °	8.6		2.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 16:20:24
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 16:22:15
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 16:23:22
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 16:26:02
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 16:29:38

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles south of AYJO Yongai Airport Yongai (Central Province, Papua New Guinea) and lasted 51 minutes, covering 159 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 15,480 ft asl 15,366 ft asl min to max 15,509 ft asl	15,508		15,366 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 141 kt 137 kt min to max 145 kt	137		143 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.13 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -1.6 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.1		-1.6 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 17:21:52
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Activated at 17:21:52

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 10 miles north of AYWW Owena Airstrip Kainantu (Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea). Descent from 15,198 ft asl to 11,716 ft asl, a decrease of 3,482 ft in 3 minutes and covering 11 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 155 kt 145 kt min to max 160 kt	145		160 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -995 fpm -1,015 fpm min to max -980 fpm	-1,003		-1,001 fpm
Info	Average altitude 13,457 ft asl 11,716 ft asl min to max 15,198 ft asl	15,198		11,716 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -1.8 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.6		-1.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 8 miles north east of TBQ Tarabo Airport Tarabo (Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 11 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 11,289 ft asl 11,270 ft asl min to max 11,550 ft asl	11,550		11,271 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 153 kt 151 kt min to max 161 kt	160		151 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 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 1.1 ° -1.7 ° min to max 1.5 °	-1.7		1.4 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:26:00
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Deactivated at 17:26:00

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 11 miles south east of Goroka (Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea). Descent from 11,271 ft asl to 5,385 ft asl, a decrease of 5,885 ft in 6 minutes and covering 15 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 123 kt 86 kt min to max 164 kt	151		93 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 9.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 32.7 °	0.0		6.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.72 g min to max 1.37 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -827 fpm -1,888 fpm min to max 532 fpm	-4		-1,381 fpm
Info	Average altitude 7,003 ft asl 5,385 ft asl min to max 11,271 ft asl	11,271		5,385 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -2.2 ° -6.9 ° min to max 4.2 °	1.4		-6.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Deactivated at 17:29:44
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 17:29:44
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 17:30:02
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Activated at 17:30:02
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 17:32:15
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 17:33:03
Info	Autopilot Glideslope Active Deactivated at 17:33:03
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 17:33:10
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 17:33:19
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 17:33:29
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 17:33:49
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 17:34:02

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 17R at AYGA Goroka Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 168 ft agl to 121 ft agl. A decrease of 48 ft in 2 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.0 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	4.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 88 kt min to max 92 kt	92		88 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.87 g min to max 1.21 g	1.04		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -1,210 fpm -1,393 fpm min to max -1,100 fpm	-1,393		-1,125 fpm
Info	Average altitude 145 ft agl 121 ft agl min to max 168 ft agl	168		121 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.7 ° -5.8 ° min to max -3.8 °	-5.8		-4.1 °

Arrival Landing

81.53 %

Landing on runway 17R at AYGA Goroka Airport, runway length 1,654 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 88 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
66.02 %	Threshold speed was too high at 88 kt. Target 68 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
60.11 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.6		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.67 g min to max 1.34 g	1.05		0.69 g
Info	Average speed 82 kt 76 kt min to max 88 kt	88		76 kt
Info	Average VSI -481 fpm -1,123 fpm min to max -199 fpm	-1,123		-549 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl -12 ft agl min to max 32 ft agl	32		-12 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -5.4 ° min to max 1.4 °	-3.9		-5.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

87.13 %

Touchdown point was 204 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 76 kt was fast. Touchdown rate was very hard at -549 fpm. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 18 °C. Wind 0 kt at 352 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
83.74 %	Touchdown VSI was -549 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 310 m Target 457 m
89.91 %	Speed at touchdown 76 kt Target below 64 kt
83 %	Runway alignment max 11.70 m 0.48 m right	-7.71		3.99 m
92.01 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.6 °	0.6		1.5 °
83.14 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.47 g min to max 2.09 g	0.69		0.98 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 69 kt 66 kt min to max 76 kt	76		66 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.6 ° -5.5 ° min to max 9.5 °	-5.4		-1.3 °

Arrival Rollout

95.46 %

Total landing distance 962 m, 58 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 962 m 58 % of runway.
89.92 %	Runway alignment max 5.81 m 5.81 m left to 0.00 m left	4.08		4.75 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.97 g min to max 1.07 g	1.03		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 72 kt 44 kt min to max 74 kt	74		44 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -1.2 ° min to max 0.2 °	-1.2		-0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.6 °	1.4		1.6 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 19 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 22 kt 6 kt min to max 36 kt	36		20 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -0.6 ° min to max 3.6 °	-0.6		1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.8 ° min to max 2.1 °	1.6		2.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 17:35:55
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 17:36:02
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 17:36:36

Arrival Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 13 kt 0 kt min to max 20 kt	20		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 11 kt max 14 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.5		3.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.0		0.4 °

Takeoff on runway 35 at AYKO Kokoda Airport in the Kodiak 100

93.96 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 398 m using 36.9 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 70 kn - Target 75 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.02 m left to 2.46 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.56 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 35 AYKO Kokoda Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.24 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

82.32 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 35 AYKO Kokoda Airport.

Heading

65.38 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

63.92 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 17R at AYGA Goroka Airport in the Kodiak 100

Landing Score 91.03 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft in question, a Kodiak 100, successfully landed at AYGA Goroka Airport, but with some notable areas for improvement. The final approach was initiated from the north, heading 178.0° at an altitude of 168 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft touched down on runway 17R, which has a length of 1,654 meters.

Upon reviewing the landing, it was noted that the threshold height was satisfactory, but the threshold speed was too high at 88 knots. This indicates that the pilot may have been able to reduce the approach speed to a more optimal level, potentially resulting in a smoother touchdown. The touchdown point was 204 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which suggests that the pilot may have been slightly too aggressive with the flare, resulting in a longer than necessary landing roll.

The touchdown speed of 76 knots was also found to be fast, which can contribute to a harder touchdown and increased wear on the aircraft's landing gear. Furthermore, the touchdown rate was very hard at -549 feet per minute (fpm), which can be uncomfortable for passengers and may indicate a need for the pilot to adjust their flare technique.

In terms of runway alignment, the aircraft was found to be misaligned by 7.7 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the approach or a miscalculation of the runway's centerline. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 18°C and a wind speed of 0 knots from 352°. This suggests that wind was not a significant factor in the landing, and the pilot was able to maintain a steady approach.

Overall, while the landing was successful, there are several areas for improvement that the pilot can focus on to refine their technique and achieve a smoother, more efficient landing.

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 17R at AYGA Goroka Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 168 ft agl to 121 ft agl. A decrease of 48 ft in 2 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

81.53 %

Landing

Landing on runway 17R at AYGA Goroka Airport, runway length 1,654 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was too high at 88 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

66.02 %

Threshold speed was too high at 88 kt. Target 68 kt

Flare

60.11 %

Poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

87.13 %

Touchdown

83.74 %

Touchdown rate was very hard at -571 ft/m.

Speed

89.91 %

Touchdown speed at 76 kt was fast. Target below 64 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown point was 204 m beyond the touchdown zone.

Alignment

83 %

Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 7.7 m from centreline.

Bank

92.01 %

Bank angle 1.8 °

83.14 %

G 1.03 g

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

95.46 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 962 m, 58 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

Landing distance 962 m using 58.16 % of runway

Alignment

89.92 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Taxi

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

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

Metrics

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