BGTL to BGQQ Flight Report - Cessna C172

Flight from BGTL to BGQQ

Thursday, 11 September 2025 19:09

Minutes 54

67 nm

Fuel 18 kg

Cessna C172

Departure

Runway 08 at BGTL

Pituffik Space Base

Pituffik, Nunavut, Canada

Altitude

249 ft asl

Weight

866 kg

Fuel

70 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.1 °

Headwind

-1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 35 at BGQQ

Qaanaaq Airport

Qaanaaq Avannaata, Greenland

46 ft asl

Altitude

925 kg

Weight

52 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

269.9 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 90.36%

Departure Score 98.06%

Enroute Score 98.72%

Arrival Score 74.31%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 08 at BGTL Pituffik Space Base. The aircraft, a Cessna C172, took off with a takeoff distance of 403 meters, which accounted for 13% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 64 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind.

As the aircraft climbed away from the space base, it began its enroute climb 1 mile east of the base, rising from 1,250 feet above sea level to 2,702 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. This initial climb phase was followed by a level cruise that lasted 21 minutes and covered 24 nautical miles, during which the aircraft maintained a steady altitude of 2,702 feet.

The flight then entered another enroute climb phase, this time from 4,703 feet to 5,168 feet, an increase of 464 feet in 2 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. Following this climb, the aircraft entered another level cruise phase, which lasted 20 minutes and covered 29 nautical miles, during which it maintained an altitude of 5,168 feet.

As the flight progressed, the aircraft began its descent towards Qaanaaq Airport, starting 5 miles south of the airport. The descent from 4,075 feet to 746 feet took 5 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport was made from the south east, with the aircraft heading 311.0 degrees at 2 nautical miles and 694 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 35 was characterized by a touchdown distance of 303 meters, which was considered good. However, the touchdown speed of 58 knots was slightly above the target speed, and the touchdown rate was heavy at -646 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was also misaligned by 8.1 meters from the centerline. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at departure, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a slight headwind.

The total landing distance was 621 meters, accounting for 67% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The total flight distance was 67 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 54 minutes, during which the aircraft used 18 kilograms of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 08 at BGTL Pituffik Space Base, Average speed was 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kt 0 kt min to max 0 kt	0		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 0.83 g 0.82 g min to max 0.87 g	0.82		0.87 g
Info	Battery Master On at 19:09:51
Info	Engine 1 Started at 19:09:51
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 19:09:51
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:09:51
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 19:09:51
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 19:09:51
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:09:51
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:09:51
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:10:17
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 19:10:17
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 19:10:17
Info	Parking Brake On at 19:10:17
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:10:17
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 19:10:35
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 19:10:35
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:10:35

Departure Roll

93.78 %

Departure roll runway 08 at BGTL Pituffik Space Base. Takeoff distance 403 m 13 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 64 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 403 m 13 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 64 kt Target 65 kt
88.91 %	Runway alignment max 6.09 m 6.09 m left to 0.00 m left	0.06		6.09 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		0.96 g
80 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.4 ° min to max 5.8 °	2.5		5.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.1		2.5 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 19:11:37

Departure Climb 1

99.66 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 08 BGTL Pituffik Space Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -0.9 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.9		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 72 kt 65 kt min to max 77 kt	65		77 kt
98.66 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.23 g	0.95		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI 459 fpm 326 fpm min to max 599 fpm	326		599 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 4.3 ° min to max 8.4 °	5.1		8.4 °

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 08 BGTL Pituffik Space Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 77 kt 70 kt min to max 78 kt	77		70 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 814 fpm 604 fpm min to max 1,178 fpm	604		981 fpm
Info	Average altitude 111 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 388 ft agl	51		388 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.8 ° 8.4 ° min to max 12.4 °	8.4		11.5 °

Departure Climb 3

98.8 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 08 BGTL Pituffik Space Base.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 73 kt 70 kt min to max 78 kt	70		78 kt
94 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.2		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.93 g min to max 0.99 g	0.97		0.98 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 853 fpm 677 fpm min to max 974 fpm	947		677 fpm
Info	Average altitude 695 ft agl 404 ft agl min to max 984 ft agl	404		984 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.1 ° 8.8 ° min to max 11.3 °	11.3		8.8 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:12:57

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile east of BGTL Pituffik Space Base Pituffik (Nunavut, Canada). Climbing from 1,250 ft asl to 2,702 ft asl, an increase of 1,452 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 84 kt 78 kt min to max 86 kt	78		84 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.4 °	3.7		9.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.97 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 887 fpm 676 fpm min to max 981 fpm	676		874 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,837 ft asl 1,250 ft asl min to max 2,702 ft asl	1,250		2,702 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° 8.3 ° min to max 9.6 °	8.7		8.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

95.64 %

Enroute level cruise started 3 miles north east of BGTL Pituffik Space Base Pituffik (Nunavut, Canada) and lasted 21 minutes, covering 24 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
85.47 %	Average altitude 3,381 ft asl 2,367 ft asl min to max 4,651 ft asl	2,716		4,651 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 81 kt 61 kt min to max 122 kt	84		77 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.9 °	14.0		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.94 g min to max 1.13 g	0.98		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° -8.2 ° min to max 8.6 °	8.2		6.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:16:29
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 19:18:05

Enroute Climb 2

100 %

Enroute climb started 23 miles north west of BGTL Pituffik Space Base Pituffik (Nunavut, Canada). Climbing from 4,703 ft asl to 5,168 ft asl, an increase of 464 ft in 2 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 76 kt 75 kt min to max 77 kt	76		75 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI 278 fpm 256 fpm min to max 321 fpm	280		266 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4,934 ft asl 4,703 ft asl min to max 5,168 ft asl	4,703		5,168 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 6.3 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.5		6.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

97.95 %

Enroute level cruise started 25 miles north west of BGTL Pituffik Space Base Pituffik (Nunavut, Canada) and lasted 20 minutes, covering 29 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.18 %	Average altitude 5,122 ft asl 4,073 ft asl min to max 5,902 ft asl	5,212		4,073 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 74 kt 72 kt min to max 79 kt	75		72 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.2 °	0.1		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		0.97 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 3.8 ° min to max 6.5 °	6.4		3.8 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 19:58:07
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 19:58:08
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 19:58:10

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 5 miles south of Qaanaaq (Avannaata, Greenland). Descent from 4,075 ft asl to 746 ft asl, a decrease of 3,329 ft in 5 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 57 kt 51 kt min to max 62 kt	60		53 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.1 °	0.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -602 fpm -942 fpm min to max 489 fpm	489		-378 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,503 ft asl 746 ft asl min to max 4,075 ft asl	4,075		746 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -3.0 ° min to max 9.6 °	9.6		3.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Arrival Final 3

98.85 %

Approaching runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 694 ft agl to 549 ft agl. A decrease of 145 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		2.6 °
100 %	Average speed 50 kt 48 kt min to max 52 kt	52		48 kt
100 %	Heading variation 1.0 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		0.4 °
94.24 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 5.1 °	5.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -295 fpm -375 fpm min to max -274 fpm	-375		-284 fpm
Info	Average altitude 620 ft agl 549 ft agl min to max 694 ft agl	694		549 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.7 ° 3.3 ° min to max 5.1 °	3.3		5.1 °

Arrival Final 2

67.05 %

Approaching runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 544 ft agl to 313 ft agl. A decrease of 231 ft in 64 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.6		2.9 °
0 %	Average speed 47 kt 45 kt min to max 48 kt	48		45 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.2 °
85.24 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 8.5 °	0.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -214 fpm -287 fpm min to max -140 fpm	-284		-162 fpm
Info	Average altitude 415 ft agl 313 ft agl min to max 544 ft agl	544		313 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.8 ° 5.2 ° min to max 7.9 °	5.2		7.9 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 20:04:02
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 20:04:11
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 20:04:29

Arrival Final 1

54.1 %

Approaching runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 311 ft agl to 107 ft agl. A decrease of 204 ft in 53 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Approach angle 4.3 ° 3.0 ° min to max 5.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		5.6 °
0 %	Average speed 46 kt 43 kt min to max 56 kt	45		56 kt
81.6 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.2		1.0 °
88.9 %	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.2 °	0.8		6.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -223 fpm -577 fpm min to max -12 fpm	-162		-570 fpm
Info	Average altitude 248 ft agl 107 ft agl min to max 311 ft agl	311		107 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 9.5 °	7.9		0.2 °
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 20:05:18

Arrival Landing

53.23 %

Landing on runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport, runway length 926 m. Threshold height at 89 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 57 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 57 kt. Target 60 kt
24.56 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
78.8 %	Heading variation 0.9 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.8 °
92.06 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.1 °	1.1		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 57 kt min to max 60 kt	57		58 kt
Info	Average VSI -591 fpm -646 fpm min to max -571 fpm	-580		-646 fpm
Info	Average altitude 44 ft agl -2 ft agl min to max 89 ft agl	89		-2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-1.3 °

Arrival Touchdown

76.72 %

Touchdown distance was good at 303 m. Touchdown speed at 58 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was heavy at -646 fpm. Runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.1 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
81.16 %	Touchdown VSI was -646 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 303 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 58 kt Target below 58 kt
81.7 %	Runway alignment max 8.07 m 6.55 m left	8.07		4.97 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		1.5 °
83.43 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.85 g min to max 2.08 g	0.97		1.18 g
0 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 54 kt 50 kt min to max 58 kt	58		50 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° -1.3 ° min to max 7.6 °	-1.3		4.7 °

Arrival Rollout

95.94 %

Total landing distance 621 m, 67 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 621 m 67 % of runway.
90.99 %	Runway alignment max 10.43 m 4.91 m left to 5.52 m right	4.91		-5.52 m
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.87 g min to max 1.22 g	1.21		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 50 kt 32 kt min to max 56 kt	56		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 6.7 °	5.2		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.4		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:05:49

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 7 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 17 kt 5 kt min to max 29 kt	29		5 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.0 °	0.3		4.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.4		2.7 °
Info	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.05 g	1.05		1.02 g
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:06:12

Takeoff on runway 08 at BGTL Pituffik Space Base in the Cessna C172

98.06 %

93.78 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 403 m using 13.47 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 64 kn - Target 65 kn

Alignment

88.91 %

6.09 m left to 0.00 m left

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

99.66 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 08 BGTL Pituffik Space Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

98.66 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 08 BGTL Pituffik Space Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.8 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 08 BGTL Pituffik Space Base.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport in the Cessna C172

Landing Score 70 %

Landing Summary

The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport, but the landing was not without some issues. The final approach was made from the southeast, heading 311.0° at 2 nautical miles and 694 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 35, which has a length of 926 meters.

However, there were some discrepancies in the landing performance. The threshold height at 89 feet agl was significantly above the target, indicating that the aircraft was higher than desired when reaching the runway threshold. Additionally, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 57 knots, which may have contributed to the issues with the landing.

The touchdown distance was good at 303 meters, but the touchdown speed of 58 knots was a little fast. This excessive speed may have resulted in a heavy touchdown rate of -646 feet per minute (fpm), which is considered heavy. Furthermore, the runway touchdown position was misaligned by 8.1 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to the pilot's inability to maintain a straight course during the final approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were relatively calm, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot at 269°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 1 knot, which suggests that the wind was not a significant factor in the landing.

Despite the issues with the landing, the runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft during the rollout phase. The total landing distance was 621 meters, which is 67% of the runway length. Overall, while the landing was not perfect, it was still a safe and controlled touchdown.

98.85 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 694 ft agl to 549 ft agl. A decrease of 145 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.24 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

67.05 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 544 ft agl to 313 ft agl. A decrease of 231 ft in 64 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

0 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

85.24 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

54.1 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 311 ft agl to 107 ft agl. A decrease of 204 ft in 53 seconds.

Glideslope

0 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

81.6 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

0 %

IAS

0 %

Heading

81.6 %

Bank

88.9 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

53.23 %

Landing

Landing on runway 35 at BGQQ Qaanaaq Airport, runway length 926 m. Threshold height at 89 ft agl was significantly above target. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 57 kt.

Height

24.56 %

Threshold height at 89 ft agl was significantly above target. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 57 kt. Target 60 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

78.8 %

Bank