VHHH to RPLL Flight Report - Boeing 737-MAX8

Flight from VHHH to RPLL

Sunday, 23 February 2025 20:41

Minutes 115

640 nm

Fuel 4,126 kg

Boeing 737-MAX8

Departure

Runway 07R at VHHH

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong, Islands District, Hong Kong

Altitude

23 ft asl

Weight

68,685 kg

Fuel

6,587 kg

Temperature

17 °C

Wind Speed

14 kt

Wind Direction

20.0 °

Headwind

9 kt

Crosswind

10 kt

Arrival

Runway 06 at RPLL

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Manila National Capital Region, Philippines

36 ft asl

Altitude

64,559 kg

Weight

2,461 kg

Fuel

27 °C

Temperature

11 kt

Wind Speed

120.0 °

Wind Direction

5 kt

Headwind

9 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 98.92%

Departure Score 98.37%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 98.39%

The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 13 minutes and covered a distance of 3 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-MAX8, then departed from runway 07R at Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH). The takeoff distance was 1,100 meters, which is 30% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 158 knots.

The local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 20°C, with a wind speed of 15 knots at 19°. The crosswind component was 12 knots, while the headwind component was 10 knots. The aircraft then began its enroute climb, which started overhead the Hong Kong International Airport. The climb took 19 minutes and covered a distance of 125 nautical miles, during which the aircraft ascended from 1,038 feet above sea level to 36,340 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,302 feet.

Following the enroute climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which started 59 miles west of Pratas Island. This phase lasted for 53 minutes and covered a distance of 423 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, which started 5 miles northwest of Iba, Philippines. The descent took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 58 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 36,496 feet above sea level to 17,735 feet above sea level, a decrease of 18,761 feet.

The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, which started 5 miles northeast of Limay, Philippines. This phase lasted for only 2 minutes and covered a distance of 8 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent, which started 5 miles northeast of Corregidor Airport. The descent took 15 minutes and covered a distance of 16 nautical miles, during which the aircraft descended from 16,616 feet above sea level to 1,347 feet above sea level, a decrease of 15,269 feet.

The final approach to runway 06 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (RPLL) was made from the southwest, with a heading of 60.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,303 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with a touchdown point 255 meters beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 125 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -136 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 27°C, with a wind speed of 11 knots at 120°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. The total landing distance was 1,541 meters, which is 45% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was also very good.

The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 5 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 640 nautical miles, which was covered in 115 minutes. The aircraft used a total of 4,126 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 13 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 15 kn 0 kn min to max 25 kn	1		10 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.9 ° min to max 2.0 °	2.0		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Battery Master On at 20:41:11
Info	Engine 2 Started at 20:41:11
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 20:41:11
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 20:41:11
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:41:11
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:41:23
Info	Engine 1 Started at 20:42:42
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:43:39
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:43:40
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 20:44:39
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 20:44:45
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:45:10

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 07R at VHHH Hong Kong International Airport, Average speed was 10 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 10 kn 2 kn min to max 13 kn	10		10 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

95 %

Departure roll runway 07R at VHHH Hong Kong International Airport. Takeoff distance 1,100 m 30 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 158 kn. Local weather - Temperature 20 °C. Wind 15 kn at 19 °. Crosswind: 12 kn Headwind: 10 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,100 m 30 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 158 kn Target 157 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 3.32 m 1.09 m left to 2.23 m right	-2.15		0.01 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.13 g	1.00		1.05 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 8.6 °	-0.4		8.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.1		1.1 °
0 %	Strobe Lights at 20:54:44

Departure Climb 1

98.34 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 07R VHHH Hong Kong International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 164 kn 158 kn min to max 170 kn	158		170 kn
93.34 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.5 °	1.2		4.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 1.07 g min to max 1.22 g	1.07		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI 596 fpm 91 fpm min to max 1,140 fpm	91		1,140 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	0		47 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.8 ° 8.7 ° min to max 11.9 °	8.7		11.9 °

Departure Climb 2

98.53 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 07R VHHH Hong Kong International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 173 kn 169 kn min to max 179 kn	170		179 kn
94.13 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.2 °	4.2		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.93 g min to max 1.19 g	1.11		0.93 g
Info	Average VSI 1,689 fpm 1,168 fpm min to max 3,342 fpm	1,168		3,342 fpm
Info	Average altitude 103 ft agl 49 ft agl min to max 363 ft agl	49		363 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.1 ° 11.9 ° min to max 15.4 °	11.9		14.3 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 20:55:06

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 07R VHHH Hong Kong International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 184 kn 180 kn min to max 189 kn	180		189 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.94 g min to max 1.08 g	0.94		1.04 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 3,638 fpm 3,258 fpm min to max 4,401 fpm	3,258		4,401 fpm
Info	Average altitude 652 ft agl 471 ft agl min to max 921 ft agl	471		921 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.7 ° 14.3 ° min to max 17.3 °	14.3		17.3 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead VHHH Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong (Islands District, Hong Kong). Climbing from 1,038 ft asl to 36,340 ft asl, an increase of 35,302 ft in 19 minutes and covering 125 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 265 kn 181 kn min to max 296 kn	189		270 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.9 °	0.8		20.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.87 g min to max 1.22 g	0.98		1.09 g
Info	Average VSI 1,969 fpm -187 fpm min to max 5,408 fpm	4,536		-76 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20,843 ft asl 1,038 ft asl min to max 36,362 ft asl	1,038		36,340 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.7 ° 2.6 ° min to max 20.3 °	17.7		3.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:56:04
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:56:05
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:56:16
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 20:57:05
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 21:00:25
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 21:00:31

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 59 miles west of Z28X Pratas Island Pratas Island (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) and lasted 53 minutes, covering 423 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 36,439 ft asl 36,340 ft asl min to max 36,557 ft asl	36,340		36,495 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 270 kn 246 kn min to max 271 kn	270		270 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.2 °	19.6		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.17 g	1.08		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.0 °	3.1		2.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:00:32
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:00:47

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 5 miles north west of Iba (Central Luzon, Philippines). Descent from 36,496 ft asl to 17,735 ft asl, a decrease of 18,761 ft in 9 minutes and covering 58 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 260 kn 232 kn min to max 273 kn	270		232 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 6.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.9 °	0.4		11.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.83 g min to max 1.19 g	1.00		1.15 g
Info	Average VSI -1,899 fpm -3,453 fpm min to max 16 fpm	16		-1,040 fpm
Info	Average altitude 28,358 ft asl 17,735 ft asl min to max 36,496 ft asl	36,496		17,735 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -1.7 ° min to max 3.1 °	2.7		3.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles north east of Limay (Central Luzon, Philippines) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 17,725 ft asl 17,306 ft asl min to max 17,771 ft asl	17,724		17,306 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 209 kn 207 kn min to max 232 kn	232		221 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 17.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 22.8 °	9.3		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.97 g min to max 1.14 g	1.14		0.97 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° -7.1 ° min to max 5.2 °	3.6		-7.1 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 5 miles north east of RPLX Corregidor Airport (Kindley Field) Corregidor (Central Luzon, Philippines). Descent from 16,616 ft asl to 1,347 ft asl, a decrease of 15,269 ft in 15 minutes and covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 187 kn 146 kn min to max 247 kn	234		146 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 29.5 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.92 g min to max 1.18 g	1.04		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -846 fpm -2,998 fpm min to max 53 fpm	-2,553		-578 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6,092 ft asl 1,347 ft asl min to max 16,616 ft asl	16,616		1,347 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.4 ° -3.8 ° min to max 4.6 °	-0.8		2.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:19:36
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:19:50
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:19:56
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:19:58
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 22:20:59
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:30:36
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 22:30:55
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:32:42
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 22:32:51
Info	Flaps Position 6 at 22:33:20
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 22:33:35
Info	Flaps Position 8 at 22:33:45
100 %	Landing Lights at 22:33:48

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,303 ft agl to 1,000 ft agl. A decrease of 303 ft in 30 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 142 kn 138 kn min to max 145 kn	145		139 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.96 g min to max 1.03 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -713 fpm -786 fpm min to max -473 fpm	-507		-717 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,157 ft agl 1,000 ft agl min to max 1,303 ft agl	1,303		1,000 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.2 ° 0.8 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		2.0 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 980 ft agl to 700 ft agl. A decrease of 280 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.1 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		3.2 °
100 %	Average speed 140 kn 136 kn min to max 144 kn	144		139 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.90 g min to max 1.15 g	1.03		0.90 g
Info	Average VSI -680 fpm -993 fpm min to max -240 fpm	-609		-289 fpm
Info	Average altitude 825 ft agl 700 ft agl min to max 980 ft agl	980		700 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 3.4 °	1.9		1.5 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 690 ft agl to 377 ft agl. A decrease of 314 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.2 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.4 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.3 °
100 %	Average speed 139 kn 134 kn min to max 143 kn	141		139 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.1		-0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.5		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.78 g min to max 1.18 g	0.78		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -719 fpm -1,164 fpm min to max -169 fpm	-486		-1,164 fpm
Info	Average altitude 526 ft agl 377 ft agl min to max 690 ft agl	690		377 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.2 ° min to max 4.7 °	0.9		0.6 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 359 ft agl to 88 ft agl. A decrease of 271 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.5 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.8 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 133 kn min to max 143 kn	142		138 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.8		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.94 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -706 fpm -1,119 fpm min to max -620 fpm	-1,119		-644 fpm
Info	Average altitude 142 ft agl 88 ft agl min to max 359 ft agl	359		88 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.9 ° 1.1 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.1		2.1 °

Arrival Landing

92.29 %

Landing on runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport, runway length 3,411 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 138 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 138 kn. Target 141 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
69.16 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	1.0		2.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.98 g min to max 1.14 g	1.03		0.98 g
Info	Average speed 132 kn 125 kn min to max 138 kn	138		125 kn
Info	Average VSI -369 fpm -641 fpm min to max -126 fpm	-641		-136 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18 ft agl -1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	51		-1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 2.2 ° min to max 5.0 °	2.2		4.9 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.1 %

Touchdown point was 255 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 125 kn was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -136 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 27 °C. Wind 11 kn at 120 °. Crosswind: 9 kn Headwind: 5 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.77 %	Touchdown VSI was -136 fpm.
76 %	Touchdown distance was 677 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 125 kn Target below 137 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.87 m 2.77 m left	2.86		2.62 m
100 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 2.2 ° min to max 2.3 °	2.3		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.98 g min to max 1.15 g	0.98		1.12 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 124 kn 123 kn min to max 125 kn	125		123 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.8 ° 4.8 ° min to max 4.9 °	4.9		4.8 °

Arrival Rollout

98.72 %

Total landing distance 1,541 m, 45 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,541 m 45 % of runway.
97.16 %	Runway alignment max 6.64 m 2.82 m left to 3.83 m right	2.54		1.71 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.99 g min to max 1.10 g	1.10		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 111 kn 62 kn min to max 122 kn	122		62 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.4 ° -0.7 ° min to max 4.8 °	4.8		-0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 1.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.3		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 22 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 20 kn 2 kn min to max 58 kn	58		2 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -0.9 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.6		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.0		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 22:37:08
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 22:37:09
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:37:10
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:37:11
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:37:12
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:37:40

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 5 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 6 kn 0 kn min to max 9 kn	5		6 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kn max 8 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.6 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.4		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:38:19
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:40:04
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 22:42:40
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 22:42:41

Takeoff on runway 07R at VHHH Hong Kong International Airport in the Boeing 737-MAX8

98.37 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 13 minutes and covered 3 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

95 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,100 m using 30.23 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 158 kn - Target 157 kn

Alignment

100 %

1.09 m left to 2.23 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.34 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 07R VHHH Hong Kong International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

93.34 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

98.53 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 07R VHHH Hong Kong International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

94.13 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 07R VHHH Hong Kong International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Boeing 737-MAX8

Landing Score 96.78 %

Landing Summary

The Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft successfully landed at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport, showcasing a high level of proficiency in its flight operations. The aircraft's final approach to runway 06 from the southwest, heading 60.0° at 4 nautical miles and 1,303 feet above ground level (agl), demonstrated a precise and controlled descent.

Upon landing, the aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 138 knots, which was within the acceptable threshold speed. The touchdown point was 255 meters beyond the touchdown zone, indicating a slight overrun but still within a safe margin. The touchdown speed of 125 knots was also within the acceptable range, and the touchdown rate of -136 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled and stable descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 27°C and wind speeds of 11 knots at 120°. The crosswind component was 9 knots, while the headwind component was 5 knots. Despite these wind conditions, the aircraft's runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating a high level of control and precision in the flight operations.

The total landing distance of 1,541 meters was 45% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the aircraft's engines were performing well, and the flight crew was able to maintain a high level of control throughout the landing process. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after touchdown.

Overall, the Boeing 737-MAX8's landing at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport was a success, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in flight operations and a strong ability to adapt to changing weather conditions.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,303 ft agl to 1,000 ft agl. A decrease of 303 ft in 30 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 980 ft agl to 700 ft agl. A decrease of 280 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 690 ft agl to 377 ft agl. A decrease of 314 ft in 25 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 06 at RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 359 ft agl to 88 ft agl. A decrease of 271 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %