KBOS to KBOS Flight Report - Airbus A380

Flight from KBOS to KBOS

Sunday, 03 August 2025 14:12

Minutes 5

6 nm

Fuel 3,208 lbs

Airbus A380

Departure

Runway 15R at KBOS

Logan International Airport

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Altitude

13 ft asl

Weight

966,567 lbs

Fuel

286,291 lbs

Temperature

77 °F

Wind Speed

7 kt

Wind Direction

130.3 °

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 33L at KBOS

Logan International Airport

Boston Massachusetts, United States

13 ft asl

Altitude

963,359 lbs

Weight

283,083 lbs

Fuel

79 °F

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

168.8 °

Wind Direction

-2 kt

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 86.45%

Pattern Score 80.03%

Departure Score 90.87%

Arrival Score 88.46%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 15R at Logan International Airport, KBOS. The Airbus A380 took off with a takeoff distance of 3,521 feet, which is 38% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 146 knots, indicating a smooth and efficient takeoff.

As the aircraft entered the local airspace, it encountered a temperature of 80°F and a wind speed of 7 knots from a direction of 130°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, while the headwind component was 7 knots, which helped to reduce the takeoff distance. The aircraft then entered a left-hand pattern, making a smooth turn from runway 15R. The distance covered during the pattern entry was less than 1 nautical mile in 62 seconds.

The aircraft continued to follow the left-hand pattern, making a crosswind turn from runway 15R. This turn was completed in less than 1 nautical mile in 16 seconds, demonstrating the aircraft's agility and responsiveness. The pattern downwind turn was made at an angle of 45 degrees to the runway, with a distance of 2 nautical miles. The downwind leg was short, covering less than 1 nautical mile in just 4 seconds.

The final approach to runway 33L was made from the southeast, with a heading of 311.0° at 1 nautical mile and 474 feet above ground level. The landing was smooth, with a threshold speed that was slightly above the target at 153 knots. The touchdown point was 928 feet beyond the touchdown zone, but the touchdown speed of 140 knots was good, and the touchdown rate of -337 feet per minute was firm.

The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 15 feet from the centerline, but the runway rollout alignment was very good. The total landing distance was 8,235 feet, which is 90% of the runway length. The taxiing to the parking from the runway took 1 minute and covered less than 1 nautical mile.

The total flight distance was 6 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 5 minutes. The aircraft used 3,208 pounds of fuel during the flight, indicating an efficient use of resources. Overall, the flight was smooth and uneventful, with a good landing and a short taxiing time.

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Departure Roll

85.73 %

Departure roll runway 15R at KBOS Logan International Airport. Takeoff distance 3,521 ft 38 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 146 kt. Local weather - Temperature 80 °F. Wind 7 kt at 130 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 7 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 3,521 ft 38 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 146 kt Target 156 kt
98.24 %	Runway alignment max 11.6 ft 11.6 ft left to 0.0 ft left	3.9		3.0 ft
60.86 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 2.87 g	1.00		1.28 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -3.7 ° min to max 0.7 °	-0.1		-3.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.0		2.2 °
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:13:40
0 %	Strobe Lights at 14:13:49

Departure Climb 1

96.88 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 15R KBOS Logan International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 163 kt 146 kt min to max 175 kt	146		175 kt
91.97 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.0 °	2.8		0.4 °
88.86 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.11 g min to max 1.61 g	0.84		1.07 g
Info	Average VSI 334 fpm -141 fpm min to max 913 fpm	329		913 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1 ft agl -10 ft agl min to max 41 ft agl	0		41 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° -4.1 ° min to max 10.8 °	-4.0		10.8 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 15R KBOS Logan International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 177 kt 175 kt min to max 182 kt	175		182 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.94 g min to max 1.09 g	1.07		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 1,147 fpm 936 fpm min to max 1,415 fpm	936		1,351 fpm
Info	Average altitude 68 ft agl 43 ft agl min to max 173 ft agl	43		173 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 8.9 ° min to max 11.1 °	10.9		8.9 °

Pattern Entry

100 %

Left hand pattern entry from runway 15R KBOS Logan International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 62 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 175 kt 160 kt min to max 189 kt	183		160 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 20.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 45.3 °	5.7		45.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.83 g min to max 1.47 g	0.93		1.38 g
Info	Average VSI 826 fpm -308 fpm min to max 2,163 fpm	1,278		992 fpm
Info	Average altitude 733 ft agl 217 ft agl min to max 1,060 ft agl	217		1,060 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 2.1 ° min to max 11.0 °	8.4		4.2 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 14:14:28
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:14:54
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 14:14:55
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 14:15:04
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 14:15:09
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 14:15:09
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 14:15:12

Pattern Crosswind

76.6 %

Left hand pattern crosswind from runway 15R KBOS Logan International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 16 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
52.32 %	Heading -12.2 ° -45.3 ° min to max 23.4 °	23.4		-29.9 °
100 %	Average speed 157 kt 154 kt min to max 159 kt	158		159 kt
80.57 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.41 g min to max 1.42 g	1.41		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI -346 fpm -2,854 fpm min to max 1,165 fpm	1,042		-2,759 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,119 ft agl 934 ft agl min to max 1,216 ft agl	1,078		934 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 30.7 ° 1.9 ° min to max 47.6 °	45.6		1.9 °
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -5.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.6		-2.8 °
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 14:15:41

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 2 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 0.2 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 0.2 °.
100 %	Average speed 152 kt 147 kt min to max 158 kt	156		150 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 24.7 ° 5.4 ° min to max 30.7 °	17.6		5.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 0.82 g min to max 1.35 g	1.26		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI -628 fpm -2,337 fpm min to max 466 fpm	-2,337		-1,738 fpm
Info	Average altitude 789 ft agl 652 ft agl min to max 855 ft agl	855		652 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -3.4 ° min to max 4.4 °	0.8		-2.5 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 14:15:49
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 14:16:03

Pattern Downwind

73.51 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 4 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.36 %	Heading -5.2 ° -5.4 ° min to max -5.0 °	-5.3		-5.0 °
13.32 %	Average altitude 559 ft agl 499 ft agl min to max 620 ft agl	620		499 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 151 kt 150 kt min to max 151 kt	150		150 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.01 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI -1,825 fpm -1,862 fpm min to max -1,718 fpm	-1,845		-1,718 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 1.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.6 °	2.4		2.6 °
Info	Average pitch angle -1.3 ° -2.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	-2.1		0.4 °

Arrival Final 2

99.25 %

Approaching runway 33L at KBOS Logan International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 474 ft agl to 316 ft agl. A decrease of 159 ft in 6 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.4		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 147 kt 144 kt min to max 150 kt	150		144 kt
100 %	Heading variation -1.6 ° -1.8 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.8		-1.4 °
96.27 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.4 °	2.5		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.19 g	1.10		1.19 g
Info	Average VSI -1,568 fpm -1,678 fpm min to max -1,420 fpm	-1,551		-1,608 fpm
Info	Average altitude 398 ft agl 316 ft agl min to max 474 ft agl	474		316 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -0.9 ° min to max 4.6 °	1.2		4.6 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 14:16:11
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 14:16:13

Arrival Final 1

96.77 %

Approaching runway 33L at KBOS Logan International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 295 ft agl to 58 ft agl. A decrease of 238 ft in 17 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 153 kt 144 kt min to max 155 kt	145		153 kt
86.8 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.8		0.0 °
97.05 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 1.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	2.5		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.84 g min to max 1.17 g	1.17		1.11 g
Info	Average VSI -927 fpm -1,339 fpm min to max -584 fpm	-1,339		-812 fpm
Info	Average altitude 112 ft agl 58 ft agl min to max 295 ft agl	295		58 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 5.3 °	5.3		3.6 °

Arrival Landing

75 %

Landing on runway 33L at KBOS Logan International Airport, runway length 9,200 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 153 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 153 kt. Target 144 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.0		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.94 g min to max 1.13 g	1.10		1.06 g
Info	Average speed 148 kt 140 kt min to max 153 kt	153		140 kt
Info	Average VSI -329 fpm -800 fpm min to max -117 fpm	-800		-337 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	44		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.1 ° 3.5 ° min to max 6.3 °	3.6		6.2 °
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 14:16:37

Arrival Touchdown

93.33 %

Touchdown point was 928 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 140 kt was good. Touchdown rate was firm at -337 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 15 ft from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 79 °F. Wind 2 kt at 168 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 2 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.82 %	Touchdown VSI was -337 fpm.
74.73 %	Touchdown distance was 2,258 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 140 kt Target below 141 kt
94.2 %	Runway alignment max 15.2 ft 15.1 ft right	-14.8		-14.8 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.14 g 1.06 g min to max 1.21 g	1.06		1.18 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 140 kt 139 kt min to max 140 kt	140		139 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.5 ° 4.9 ° min to max 6.2 °	6.2		4.9 °

Arrival Rollout

71.37 %

Total landing distance 8,235 ft, 90 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
41.96 %	Landing distance 8,235 ft 90 % of runway.
94.76 %	Runway alignment max 21.0 ft 6.3 ft left to 14.7 ft right	-14.7		6.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.22 g	1.15		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 128 kt 76 kt min to max 148 kt	148		76 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -0.4 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.8		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	0.5		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 49 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 52 kt 26 kt min to max 74 kt	74		26 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	1.03		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

95.05 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 8 kt 0 kt min to max 24 kt	24		0 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 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
Info	Battery Master On at 14:12:56
Info	Engine 1 Started at 14:12:56
Info	Engine 2 Started at 14:12:56
Info	Engine 3 Started at 14:12:56
Info	Engine 4 Started at 14:12:56
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 14:12:56
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 14:12:56
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 14:12:56
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 14:12:56
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 14:12:56
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 14:12:56
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 14:12:56
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 14:12:56
Info	Landing Gear Down at 14:12:56
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 14:12:56
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 14:13:02
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 14:13:02
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 14:13:02
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 14:13:03
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 14:13:03
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 14:13:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 14:13:07
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 14:13:07
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 14:13:07
0 %	Landing Lights at 14:18:06

Takeoff on runway 15R at KBOS Logan International Airport in the Airbus A380

90.87 %

85.73 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 3,521 ft using 38.27 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 146 kn - Target 156 kn

Alignment

98.24 %

11.6 ft left to 0.0 ft left

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

60.86 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

96.88 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 15R KBOS Logan International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

91.97 %

88.86 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 15R KBOS Logan International Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 33L at KBOS Logan International Airport in the Airbus A380

Landing Score 84.12 %

Landing Summary

The Airbus A380 successfully landed on runway 33L at KBOS Logan International Airport, achieving an overall score of 84.1%. The aircraft approached the runway from the southeast, heading 311.0° at 1 nautical mile and 474 feet above ground level (agl). The landing was executed on a runway with a length of 9,200 feet, providing ample space for the aircraft to touch down safely.

The threshold height was reported as 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 153 kt, which may have been due to various factors such as wind resistance or the aircraft's weight. Despite this, the touchdown speed of 140 kt was within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -337 fpm was firm, indicating a controlled descent.

The touchdown point was 928 feet beyond the touchdown zone, which is a relatively long distance. However, the runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft's wheels remained aligned with the centerline of the runway during the rollout phase. The crosswind and tailwind components were minimal, with a crosswind of 1 kt and a tailwind of 2 kt, which likely contributed to the smooth landing.

The total landing distance of 8,235 feet was 90% of the runway length, which is a relatively high percentage. This may indicate that the aircraft touched down slightly beyond the optimal point, but the good rollout alignment suggests that the pilots were able to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was successful, but there is room for improvement in terms of achieving the target threshold speed and touchdown point.

99.25 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 33L at KBOS Logan International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 474 ft agl to 316 ft agl. A decrease of 159 ft in 6 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

96.27 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

96.77 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 33L at KBOS Logan International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 295 ft agl to 58 ft agl. A decrease of 238 ft in 17 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

86.8 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

86.8 %

Bank

97.05 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

75 %

Landing

Landing on runway 33L at KBOS Logan International Airport, runway length 9,200 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 153 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 153 kt. Target 144 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank