VNPL to VNLK Flight Report - DHC-6

Flight from VNPL to VNLK

Sunday, 08 June 2025 09:34

Minutes 12

14 nm

Fuel 45 kg

DHC-6

Departure

Runway 20 at VNPL

Phaplu Airport

Phaplu, Province 1, Nepal

Altitude

8,094 ft asl

Weight

5,125 kg

Fuel

484 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.1 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 06 at VNLK

Lukla Airport

Lukla Province 1, Nepal

9,334 ft asl

Altitude

5,080 kg

Weight

439 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 96.52%

Departure Score 92.56%

Enroute Score 99.3%

Arrival Score 97.7%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 20 at VNPL Phaplu Airport. The aircraft, a DHC-6, accelerated down the runway and lifted off at a speed of 71 kt, covering a distance of 447 m, which was 65% of the runway length. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 16 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 270 °, resulting in a negligible headwind and a slight crosswind.

Following takeoff, the aircraft entered a brief level cruise phase, lasting just 1 minute, during which it covered less than 1 nm. This was followed by an enroute climb, which began overhead VNPL Phaplu Airport and took the aircraft from an altitude of 8,859 ft asl to 14,699 ft asl, an increase of 5,840 ft, in just 5 minutes. The climb covered a distance of 7 nm.

As the aircraft continued on its journey, it began its enroute descent, starting 6 miles north east of VNPL Phaplu Airport. The descent took the aircraft from an altitude of 14,850 ft asl to 9,628 ft asl, a decrease of 5,222 ft, in just 4 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nm.

The final approach to runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport was made from the south west, with the aircraft heading 56.0 ° at an altitude of 205 ft agl and a distance of 1 nm from the runway. The landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 62 kt and a distance of 38 m. The touchdown rate was perfect at 140 fpm, and the runway touchdown alignment was also perfect.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 15 °C and a wind speed of 1 kt from a direction of 270 °, resulting in a slight tailwind and a negligible crosswind. The total landing distance was 271 m, which was 50% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also perfect.

In total, the flight covered a distance of 14 nm and lasted 12 minutes, using 45 kg of fuel. The flight was a successful one, with the aircraft performing well in a variety of conditions.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 20 at VNPL Phaplu Airport, Average speed was 27 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 32 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.1 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.4 °	1.4		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.2 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.2		2.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Battery Master On at 09:34:22
Info	Engine 1 Started at 09:34:22
Info	Engine 2 Started at 09:34:22
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 09:34:22
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 09:34:22
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 09:34:22
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 09:34:22
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 09:34:22
Info	Landing Gear Down at 09:34:22
Info	Parking Brake On at 09:34:22
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 09:34:22
Info	Parking Brake Off at 09:35:07
Info	Parking Brake On at 09:35:09
Info	Parking Brake Off at 09:35:16

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 20 at VNPL Phaplu Airport. Takeoff distance 447 m 65 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 71 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 447 m 65 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 71 kt Target 75 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.73 m 0.00 m left to 2.73 m right	-2.53		-1.63 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.90 g min to max 1.05 g	1.00		0.99 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 1.1 ° min to max 9.9 °	1.1		9.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.6 ° 1.5 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.3		3.3 °

Departure Climb 1

90.57 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 20 VNPL Phaplu Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 72 kt min to max 78 kt	72		78 kt
62.26 %	Average bank angle 7.6 ° 2.9 ° min to max 16.3 °	3.3		16.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.99 g min to max 1.10 g	0.99		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI 816 fpm 552 fpm min to max 1,037 fpm	552		1,037 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 56 ft agl	0		56 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.5 ° 10.0 ° min to max 16.2 °	10.0		15.2 °
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 09:35:43
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 09:35:44

Departure Climb 2

84.8 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 20 VNPL Phaplu Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
78.5 %	Heading variation -1.4 ° -3.7 ° min to max -0.7 °	-0.7		-3.7 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 78 kt min to max 78 kt	78		78 kt
60.68 %	Average bank angle 9.8 ° 0.2 ° min to max 16.9 °	16.4		3.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.89 g min to max 1.04 g	1.02		0.89 g
Info	Average VSI 1,209 fpm 1,044 fpm min to max 1,641 fpm	1,044		1,580 fpm
Info	Average altitude 88 ft agl 57 ft agl min to max 216 ft agl	57		216 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 16.6 ° 15.2 ° min to max 18.3 °	15.3		15.2 °

Departure Climb 3

94.89 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 20 VNPL Phaplu Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
84.33 %	Heading variation -4.5 ° -4.9 ° min to max -4.3 °	-4.3		-4.9 °
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 78 kt min to max 82 kt	78		82 kt
90.13 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.93 g 0.89 g min to max 0.99 g	0.89		0.99 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,238 fpm 1,087 fpm min to max 1,469 fpm	1,469		1,087 fpm
Info	Average altitude 285 ft agl 240 ft agl min to max 334 ft agl	240		334 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.0 ° 12.3 ° min to max 14.2 °	14.2		12.4 °

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead VNPL Phaplu Airport Phaplu (Province 1, Nepal) and lasted 1 minutes, covering less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 8,815 ft asl 8,602 ft asl min to max 8,851 ft asl	8,602		8,851 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 90 kt 82 kt min to max 98 kt	82		98 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.2 °	0.2		1.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.63 g min to max 1.10 g	1.01		1.10 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 2.4 ° min to max 13.9 °	12.8		7.2 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 09:36:00

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead VNPL Phaplu Airport Phaplu (Province 1, Nepal). Climbing from 8,859 ft asl to 14,699 ft asl, an increase of 5,840 ft in 5 minutes and covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 99 kt 84 kt min to max 114 kt	100		109 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 17.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 35.9 °	1.2		8.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.77 g min to max 1.42 g	1.01		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 1,251 fpm -910 fpm min to max 3,203 fpm	420		574 fpm
Info	Average altitude 11,759 ft asl 8,859 ft asl min to max 14,699 ft asl	8,859		14,699 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 19.1 °	4.8		6.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 09:40:11
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 09:40:11
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 09:40:29
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Deactivated at 09:40:29

Enroute Descent

97.9 %

Enroute descent started 6 miles north east of VNPL Phaplu Airport Phaplu (Province 1, Nepal). Descent from 14,850 ft asl to 9,628 ft asl, a decrease of 5,222 ft in 4 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 96 kt 70 kt min to max 172 kt	109		77 kt
96.54 %	Average bank angle 14.8 ° 0.1 ° min to max 41.7 °	2.0		7.3 °
92.86 %	Average g force 1.05 g 0.55 g min to max 1.75 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,475 fpm -5,639 fpm min to max 3,936 fpm	737		-1,765 fpm
Info	Average altitude 12,393 ft asl 9,628 ft asl min to max 15,117 ft asl	14,850		9,628 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -6.2 ° -20.2 ° min to max 14.5 °	5.5		-5.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Overspeed Warning Activated at 09:43:49
Info	Overspeed Warning Deactivated at 09:43:59
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 09:44:09
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 09:44:10

Arrival Final 4

97.6 %

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 205 ft agl to 118 ft agl. A decrease of 87 ft in 2 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.99 %	Approach angle 4.0 ° 3.6 ° min to max 4.3 ° Target 3.0 °	4.3		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 75 kt min to max 76 kt	76		75 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 1.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.0		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -1,728 fpm -1,758 fpm min to max -1,707 fpm	-1,707		-1,758 fpm
Info	Average altitude 162 ft agl 118 ft agl min to max 205 ft agl	205		118 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -9.0 ° -9.4 ° min to max -8.3 °	-8.3		-9.4 °

Arrival Final 2

96.17 %

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 88 ft agl to -113 ft agl. A decrease of 201 ft in 8 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.9 ° 0.6 ° min to max 3.3 ° Target 3.0 °	3.3		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 75 kt 73 kt min to max 77 kt	74		73 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.5		1.0 °
80.84 %	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 0.8 ° min to max 10.1 °	0.9		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.94 g min to max 1.11 g	0.94		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -1,573 fpm -1,864 fpm min to max -1,171 fpm	-1,805		-1,171 fpm
Info	Average altitude -22 ft agl -113 ft agl min to max 88 ft agl	88		-113 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -6.2 ° -9.9 ° min to max -3.2 °	-9.5		-3.2 °

Arrival Final 1

96.37 %

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -136 ft agl. A decrease of 5 ft in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle -0.3 ° -1.4 ° min to max 0.2 ° Target 3.0 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 70 kt 65 kt min to max 77 kt	72		65 kt
93.2 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.0 °
88.66 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 7.3 °	1.3		1.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.90 g min to max 1.24 g	1.02		0.91 g
Info	Average VSI 132 fpm -1,111 fpm min to max 642 fpm	-1,111		304 fpm
Info	Average altitude -150 ft agl -186 ft agl min to max -131 ft agl	-131		-136 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.6 ° -2.0 ° min to max 7.9 °	-2.0		6.0 °

Arrival Landing

99.82 %

Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 544 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt. Target 70 kt
100 %	Target 29 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.0 °
98.16 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.7 ° min to max 2.8 °	1.5		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.91 g min to max 0.99 g	0.91		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 63 kt 62 kt min to max 65 kt	65		62 kt
Info	Average VSI 210 fpm 140 fpm min to max 292 fpm	292		140 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21 ft agl 20 ft agl min to max 21 ft agl	20		21 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.1 ° 6.1 ° min to max 8.6 °	6.1		8.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.27 %

Touchdown distance was good at 38 m. Touchdown speed at 62 kt was good. Touchdown rate was perfect at 140 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Tailwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Touchdown VSI was 140 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 38 m Target 334 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 62 kt Target below 72 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.64 m 0.49 m right	-0.34		-0.64 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.6 °
85.43 %	Average g force 1.69 g 0.99 g min to max 2.01 g	0.99		1.46 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 61 kt 60 kt min to max 62 kt	62		60 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 11.6 ° 8.6 ° min to max 15.9 °	8.6		15.9 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 271 m, 50 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 271 m 50 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.44 m 0.93 m left to 1.51 m right	-0.68		0.75 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.75 g min to max 1.36 g	1.36		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 61 kt 40 kt min to max 70 kt	70		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 7.4 ° min to max 16.8 °	16.7		8.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 3.5 °	0.6		1.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 12 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 0 kt min to max 48 kt	34		48 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -7.4 ° min to max 8.5 °	8.2		-7.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 6.8 °	1.3		1.5 °
Info	Average g force 0.99 g 0.91 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		0.98 g
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 09:47:03
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 09:47:04
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 09:47:05
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 09:48:20

Takeoff on runway 20 at VNPL Phaplu Airport in the DHC-6

92.56 %

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

52.44 %

Roll distance of 447 m using 65.49 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 71 kn - Target 75 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.00 m left to 2.73 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

90.57 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 20 VNPL Phaplu Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

62.26 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

84.8 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 20 VNPL Phaplu Airport.

Heading

78.5 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

60.68 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

94.89 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 20 VNPL Phaplu Airport.

Heading

84.33 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

90.13 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport in the DHC-6

Landing Score 98.11 %

Landing Summary

The DHC-6 aircraft successfully landed at VNLK Lukla Airport, achieving a high score of 98.1%. The final approach was conducted from the southwest, heading 56.0° at 1 nautical mile and 205 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision during the approach, ultimately landing on runway 06.

The runway length at VNLK Lukla Airport is 544 meters, and the threshold height was reported as good. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target at 65 knots. Despite this minor deviation, the touchdown distance was good at 38 meters, and the touchdown speed of 62 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of 140 feet per minute (fpm) was perfect, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 1 knot from 270°. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and tailwind component, making the landing even more challenging and impressive. The total landing distance of 271 meters was 50% of the runway length, demonstrating the aircraft's ability to stop quickly and efficiently.

The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft maintained its direction and control after touchdown. Overall, the landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and experience, as well as the aircraft's capabilities. The high score of 98.1% reflects the exceptional performance of the DHC-6 during this landing at VNLK Lukla Airport.

97.6 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 205 ft agl to 118 ft agl. A decrease of 87 ft in 2 seconds.

Glideslope

91.99 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

91.99 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

96.17 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 88 ft agl to -113 ft agl. A decrease of 201 ft in 8 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

80.84 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

96.37 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 0 ft agl to -136 ft agl. A decrease of 5 ft in 10 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

93.2 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

93.2 %

Bank

88.66 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.82 %

Landing

Landing on runway 06 at VNLK Lukla Airport, runway length 544 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly below target at 65 kt. Target 70 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

98.16 %

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

96.27 %

Touchdown

100 %

Touchdown rate was perfect at 140 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 62 kt was good. Target below 72 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 38 m.

Alignment

100 %

Runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.3 °

85.43 %

G 1.69 g

Bounce

80 %

Bounce Detected

100 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 271 m, 50 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

100 %

Landing distance 271 m using 49.86 % of runway

Alignment

100 %

Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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