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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate was not assessed, because the approach did not join final that far out.
Side view — the last 1,588 m of the approach.
Plan view — the first 1,588 m of the 3,040 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 482 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with the aircraft, an Airbus A321, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This process took approximately 8 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The departure roll took place on runway 07L, with the aircraft taking off after covering 59% of the runway's length. The takeoff distance was 1,840 meters, and the liftoff speed was 157 knots.
As the aircraft climbed into the air, it encountered local weather conditions of 27 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 7 knots at 110 degrees. The crosswind was 2 knots, and the headwind was 7 knots. The enroute climb started approximately 1 mile east of the airport and continued for 13 minutes, covering a distance of 138 nautical miles. During this time, the aircraft ascended from an altitude of 2,124 feet above sea level to 34,710 feet above sea level, an increase of 32,586 feet.
Following the climb, the aircraft entered a level cruise phase, which began 5 miles south of Dilkon, Arizona. This phase lasted for 28 minutes and covered a distance of 844 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its descent, which started 6 miles southwest of Balaton, Minnesota. The descent took 21 minutes to complete, covering a distance of 123 nautical miles, and resulted in a decrease of 33,025 feet in altitude, from 35,091 feet above sea level to 2,067 feet above sea level.
The final approach to runway 12R at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport took place from the northwest, with the aircraft heading at 121.0 degrees and at an altitude of 1,224 feet above ground level. The landing occurred on the runway, which had a length of 3,040 meters. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 142 knots. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast at 136 knots, and the touchdown rate was fair at -204 feet per minute.
The touchdown point was 66 meters beyond the touchdown zone, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 17 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 4 knots at 180 degrees. The crosswind was 3 knots, and the headwind was 2 knots. The total landing distance was 1,508 meters, which was 50% of the runway's length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, and the taxiing to the parking area from the runway took approximately 1 minute, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
In total, the flight covered a distance of 1,113 nautical miles and took 71 minutes to complete. The aircraft used 6,719 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Airbus A321 successfully landed at KMSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, achieving a score of 99.0%. The aircraft approached the runway from the northwest, heading 121.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,224 feet above ground level (agl). The final approach was executed with precision, and the aircraft landed on runway 12R, which has a length of 3,040 meters.
The threshold height was satisfactory, and the threshold speed was maintained at 142 knots, indicating a well-executed approach. However, the touchdown point was 66 meters beyond the touchdown zone, which may indicate a slight deviation from the intended landing spot. The touchdown speed of 136 knots was slightly faster than desired, but the touchdown rate of -204 feet per minute (fpm) was considered fair.
The local weather conditions were favorable, with a temperature of 17°C and a gentle wind of 4 knots from 180°. The crosswind component was minimal at 3 knots, while the headwind component was 2 knots. These conditions contributed to a smooth landing.
The total landing distance of 1,508 meters was 50% of the runway length, indicating a relatively short landing roll. The runway rollout alignment was excellent, demonstrating the pilot's skill and control during the landing phase. Overall, the landing was successful, with the aircraft coming to a stop in a controlled manner.
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