EDDK to EDDK Flight Report - Airbus A321

Flight from EDDK to EDDK

Saturday, 01 February 2025 22:10

Minutes 10

14 nm

Fuel -2,531 kg

Airbus A321

Departure

Runway 32R at EDDK

Cologne Bonn Airport

Köln (Cologne), Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Altitude

249 ft asl

Weight

52,202 kg

Fuel

3,000 kg

Temperature

15 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 14L at EDDK

Cologne Bonn Airport

Köln (Cologne) Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

249 ft asl

Altitude

72,308 kg

Weight

5,530 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

278.9 °

Wind Direction

-1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 95.4%

Departure Score 97.34%

Enroute Score 94.91%

Arrival Score 93.96%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 32R at Cologne Bonn Airport, EDDK. The Airbus A321 took off with a takeoff distance of 1,410 meters, which is 37% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 154 knots, and the local weather conditions at the time of departure were a temperature of 17°C, with a wind speed of 1 knot at 269 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and headwind.

As the aircraft climbed, it started its enroute climb 1 mile east of Eil, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, at an altitude of 1,221 feet above sea level. The climb was steep, with an increase of 3,339 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft then leveled off at an altitude of 4,560 feet above sea level, 1 mile south of Eil, and remained in this cruise configuration for 2 minutes, covering a further 3 nautical miles.

The enroute descent began overhead Troisdorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, where the aircraft started its descent from 4,330 feet above sea level to 475 feet above sea level, a decrease of 3,855 feet in just 3 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. The final approach to runway 14L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport was made from the northwest, heading 140.0 degrees at 1 nautical mile and 222 feet above ground level.

The landing was executed on runway 14L, which has a length of 3,807 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was slightly above the target at 143 knots. The touchdown point was 262 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the touchdown speed was a little fast at 134 knots. However, the touchdown rate was smooth at -136 feet per minute, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were a temperature of 15°C, with a wind speed of 2 knots at 278 degrees, resulting in a negligible crosswind and a tailwind of 1 knot. The total landing distance was 2,251 meters, which is 59% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway in less than 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.

The total flight distance was 14 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 10 minutes. The aircraft used a total of -2,531 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 32R at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport, Average speed was 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 0 kn 0 kn min to max 0 kn	0		0 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
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 22:10:29
Info	Engine 1 Started at 22:10:29
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:10:29
Info	Parking Brake On at 22:10:29
Info	Engine 2 Started at 22:10:52
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 22:10:52
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:10:52
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:10:54
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:11:11

Departure Roll

89.82 %

Departure roll runway 32R at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport. Takeoff distance 1,410 m 37 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 154 kn. Local weather - Temperature 17 °C. Wind 1 kn at 269 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Headwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 1,410 m 37 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 154 kn Target 157 kn
99.09 %	Runway alignment max 4.01 m 0.72 m left to 3.30 m right	-0.98		-0.40 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.0 ° -0.6 ° min to max 6.9 °	-0.2		6.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.0		0.8 °
Info	Parking Brake Off at 22:12:46
0 %	Landing Lights at 22:12:44
0 %	Strobe Lights at 22:13:10

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 32R EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 159 kn 154 kn min to max 163 kn	154		163 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.9 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.9		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 1.00 g min to max 1.18 g	1.00		1.18 g
Info	Average VSI 383 fpm -12 fpm min to max 883 fpm	-12		883 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 35 ft agl	0		35 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.0 ° 7.0 ° min to max 12.9 °	7.0		12.9 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:13:32

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 32R EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 165 kn 164 kn min to max 167 kn	164		167 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 1.2 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.2		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.16 g 0.97 g min to max 1.21 g	1.18		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI 1,466 fpm 914 fpm min to max 2,540 fpm	914		2,540 fpm
Info	Average altitude 92 ft agl 37 ft agl min to max 342 ft agl	37		342 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.2 ° 13.0 ° min to max 14.9 °	13.0		14.0 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 22:13:40

Departure Climb 3

99.53 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 32R EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.6 °
100 %	Average speed 176 kn 167 kn min to max 190 kn	167		190 kn
97.63 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 2.9 °	1.9		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.85 g min to max 0.99 g	0.97		0.98 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 1,825 fpm 1,393 fpm min to max 2,583 fpm	2,552		1,432 fpm
Info	Average altitude 700 ft agl 385 ft agl min to max 922 ft agl	385		922 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.4 ° 6.8 ° min to max 14.0 °	14.0		6.8 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile east of Eil (Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany). Climbing from 1,221 ft asl to 4,560 ft asl, an increase of 3,339 ft in 3 minutes and covering 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 212 kn 189 kn min to max 220 kn	192		219 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 20.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 25.6 °	0.5		23.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.97 g min to max 1.14 g	0.98		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI 1,299 fpm 1,072 fpm min to max 1,431 fpm	1,427		1,278 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,924 ft asl 1,221 ft asl min to max 4,560 ft asl	1,221		4,560 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 8.0 ° 5.6 ° min to max 10.1 °	6.7		7.9 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:14:13
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 22:14:22

Enroute Level

96.55 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of Eil (Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.51 %	Average altitude 5,399 ft asl 4,382 ft asl min to max 6,014 ft asl	4,581		4,382 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 224 kn 219 kn min to max 255 kn	219		255 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 23.8 ° 1.9 ° min to max 25.8 °	19.9		25.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.07 g 0.81 g min to max 1.15 g	1.07		1.11 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 4.2 ° -3.8 ° min to max 8.2 °	7.8		-3.8 °

Enroute Descent

88.18 %

Enroute descent started overhead Troisdorf (Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany). Descent from 4,330 ft asl to 475 ft asl, a decrease of 3,855 ft in 3 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
70.45 %	Average speed 231 kn 144 kn min to max 302 kn	256		144 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 19.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 25.4 °	25.0		9.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 0.77 g min to max 1.25 g	1.10		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,154 fpm -3,176 fpm min to max 184 fpm	-3,137		-195 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,410 ft asl 475 ft asl min to max 4,330 ft asl	4,330		475 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° -6.2 ° min to max 6.3 °	-3.8		4.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:20:51
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:20:56
Info	Landing Gear Down at 22:21:02
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 22:21:02
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 22:21:03
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 22:21:07
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 22:21:08
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 22:21:09
0 %	Landing Lights at 22:21:47
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 22:19:06

Arrival Final 2

95.43 %

Approaching runway 14L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 222 ft agl to 102 ft agl. A decrease of 121 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.2 ° 1.1 ° min to max 1.4 ° Target 3.0 °	1.4		1.1 °
100 %	Average speed 143 kn 142 kn min to max 144 kn	142		144 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.0 °
77.16 %	Average bank angle 4.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 11.4 °	9.6		11.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.93 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -410 fpm -787 fpm min to max -195 fpm	-209		-225 fpm
Info	Average altitude 137 ft agl 102 ft agl min to max 222 ft agl	222		102 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.1 ° 1.1 ° min to max 5.0 °	4.7		4.1 °

Arrival Final 1

95.1 %

Approaching runway 14L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 97 ft agl to 15 ft agl. A decrease of 82 ft in 18 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.4 ° 1.1 ° min to max 1.9 ° Target 3.0 °	1.1		1.9 °
100 %	Average speed 144 kn 143 kn min to max 144 kn	144		143 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.2 °	-0.1		0.1 °
75.52 %	Average bank angle 4.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 12.1 °	8.5		7.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		1.03 g
Info	Average VSI -336 fpm -485 fpm min to max -33 fpm	-279		-33 fpm
Info	Average altitude 42 ft agl 14 ft agl min to max 97 ft agl	97		15 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° 2.7 ° min to max 5.6 °	4.5		5.3 °

Arrival Landing

87.14 %

Landing on runway 14L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport, runway length 3,807 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 143 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 143 kn. Target 136 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
55.24 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
83.33 %	Average bank angle 2.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.4 °	7.8		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.93 g min to max 1.07 g	1.03		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 141 kn 134 kn min to max 144 kn	143		134 kn
Info	Average VSI -132 fpm -285 fpm min to max 21 fpm	-26		-136 fpm
Info	Average altitude 14 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 23 ft agl	22		1 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.5 ° 2.9 ° min to max 6.4 °	5.2		6.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

93.15 %

Touchdown point was 262 m beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 134 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was smooth at -136 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 2 kn at 278 °. Crosswind: 1 kn Tailwind: 1 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.78 %	Touchdown VSI was -136 fpm.
76.17 %	Touchdown distance was 675 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 134 kn Target below 133 kn
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.88 m 0.01 m left	0.46		-0.41 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 1.03 g min to max 1.14 g	1.03		1.10 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 134 kn 133 kn min to max 134 kn	134		133 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 6.6 ° 6.4 ° min to max 6.7 °	6.4		6.7 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:22:33

Arrival Rollout

97.91 %

Total landing distance 2,251 m, 59 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 2,251 m 59 % of runway.
95.36 %	Runway alignment max 6.92 m 4.32 m left to 2.60 m right	-0.49		3.40 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.12 g	1.09		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 125 kn 70 kn min to max 135 kn	135		70 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 4.6 ° -0.0 ° min to max 6.8 °	6.7		-0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.4 °	0.9		0.1 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 22:22:35
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 22:22:37

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 39 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 39 kn 26 kn min to max 62 kn	62		26 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.5 °	-0.1		0.0 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.1		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.99 g

Arrival Taxi

95 %

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 22 kn 11 kn min to max 24 kn	24		11 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kn max 0 kn	0		0 kn
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.3 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		-0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.1 °
0 %	Taxi Lights at 22:23:21

Takeoff on runway 32R at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport in the Airbus A321

97.34 %

89.82 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 1,410 m using 37.05 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 154 kn - Target 157 kn

Alignment

99.09 %

0.72 m left to 3.30 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

0 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

0 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 32R EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 32R EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

99.53 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 32R EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97.63 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 14L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport in the Airbus A321

Landing Score 93.33 %

Landing Summary

The Airbus A321 aircraft successfully landed at Cologne Bonn Airport (EDDK) on runway 14L, achieving a score of 93.3%. The final approach was initiated from the northwest, heading 140.0° at 1 nautical mile and 222 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a steady course, aligning perfectly with the runway touchdown zone.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly above the target threshold speed of 142 knots, registering at 143 knots. However, the touchdown point was 262 meters beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating a slight deviation from the intended landing spot. The touchdown speed of 134 knots was also a bit faster than desired, but the touchdown rate of -136 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, indicating a controlled descent.

The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a gentle wind of 2 knots from 278°. The crosswind component was minimal at 1 knot, and the tailwind component was also 1 knot, resulting in a negligible effect on the aircraft's landing performance.

The total landing distance of 2,251 meters was 59% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. The runway rollout alignment was excellent, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing for a stable and controlled deceleration.

Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft touching down safely and rolling out smoothly on the runway. While there were some minor deviations from the target parameters, the pilot's skills and the aircraft's performance ensured a safe and efficient landing.

95.43 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 14L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 222 ft agl to 102 ft agl. A decrease of 121 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

77.16 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.1 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 14L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 97 ft agl to 15 ft agl. A decrease of 82 ft in 18 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

75.52 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

87.14 %

Landing

Landing on runway 14L at EDDK Cologne Bonn Airport, runway length 3,807 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 143 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 143 kt. Target 136 kt

Flare

55.24 %

Poor landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank