NZWN to NZMF Flight Report - Black Square King Air 350 Default Blue

Flight from NZWN to NZMF

Saturday, 20 December 2025 09:47

Minutes 115

383 nm

Fuel 619 kg

Black Square King Air 350 Default Blue

Departure

Runway 16 at NZWN

Wellington International Airport

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Altitude

30 ft asl

Weight

6,134 kg

Fuel

1,294 kg

Temperature

12 °C

Wind Speed

10 kt

Wind Direction

140.0 °

Headwind

7 kt

Crosswind

6 kt

Arrival

Runway 11 at NZMF

Milford Sound Airport

Milford Sound Southland, New Zealand

10 ft asl

Altitude

5,515 kg

Weight

675 kg

Fuel

10 °C

Temperature

7 kt

Wind Speed

182.7 °

Wind Direction

4 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.22%

Departure Score 100%

Enroute Score 99.42%

Arrival Score 98.23%

The flight began with the aircraft, a Black Square King Air 350, taxiing from the parking area to the runway at Wellington International Airport (NZWN). This process took approximately 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then departed from runway 16, with a takeoff distance of 603 meters, which is 33% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 120 knots.

As the aircraft took off, it encountered local weather conditions of 14°C temperature and a wind speed of 10 knots at 139°. The crosswind and headwind components were both 7 knots. After departing from NZWN, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting 1 mile south of the airport and climbing from 1,060 feet above sea level to 24,737 feet above sea level, an increase of 23,677 feet in 12 minutes, covering a distance of 29 nautical miles.

The enroute climb was followed by a level cruise, which started 9 miles east of Cape Campbell airstrip (NZBL) and lasted for 71 minutes, covering a distance of 281 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent, starting 8 miles northeast of Neils Beach airstrip (NZ17) and descending from 25,256 feet above sea level to 1,813 feet above sea level, a decrease of 23,443 feet in 16 minutes, covering a distance of 54 nautical miles.

The enroute descent was followed by another level cruise, which started 8 miles west of Kaipo Hut airstrip (ZMF8) and lasted for 8 minutes, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 11 at Milford Sound Airport (NZMF), approaching from the northwest at a heading of 127.0° and an altitude of 92 feet above ground level.

The landing on runway 11 at NZMF was successful, with a touchdown distance of 144 meters, which is 48% of the runway length. The touchdown speed was 102 knots, and the touchdown rate was smooth at -144 feet per minute. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were 10°C temperature and a wind speed of 7 knots at 182°, with a crosswind component of 6 knots and a headwind component of 4 knots.

After landing, the aircraft taxiied to the parking area, taking less than 1 minute and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 383 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 115 minutes. The aircraft used 619 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 8 kt 0 kt min to max 12 kt	0		8 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 8 kt max 9 kt	0		8 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.00 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -1.7 ° min to max -1.1 °	-1.6		-1.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.5		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 09:47:38
Info	Engine 1 Started at 09:47:38
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 09:47:38
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 09:47:38
Info	Landing Gear Down at 09:47:38
Info	Parking Brake On at 09:47:38
Info	Engine 2 Started at 09:48:12
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 09:48:49
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 09:49:08
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 09:49:35
Info	Parking Brake Off at 09:49:37

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 16 at NZWN Wellington International Airport, Average speed was 13 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 15 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	8		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.5 ° -2.7 ° min to max -1.0 °	-1.6		-1.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.2		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 09:53:56
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 09:53:57

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 16 at NZWN Wellington International Airport. Takeoff distance 603 m 33 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 120 kt. Local weather - Temperature 14 °C. Wind 10 kt at 139 °. Crosswind: 7 kt Headwind: 7 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 603 m 33 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 120 kt Target 116 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 1.14 m 0.65 m left to 0.50 m right	0.36		-0.49 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.08 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.8 ° min to max 4.8 °	-1.8		4.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.4		0.8 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 16 NZWN Wellington International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.0		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 127 kt 120 kt min to max 133 kt	120		133 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.0		1.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 1.04 g min to max 1.10 g	1.08		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 524 fpm 288 fpm min to max 762 fpm	288		762 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 45 ft agl	1		45 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.3 ° 4.8 ° min to max 8.1 °	4.8		8.1 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 09:55:25

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 16 NZWN Wellington International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.5 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 136 kt 133 kt min to max 143 kt	133		143 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.9 °	1.5		1.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.98 g min to max 1.13 g	1.08		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 1,179 fpm 774 fpm min to max 2,854 fpm	774		2,854 fpm
Info	Average altitude 92 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 359 ft agl	46		359 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.6 ° 8.2 ° min to max 15.4 °	8.2		15.4 °
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 09:55:34

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 16 NZWN Wellington International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 1.3 ° 1.0 ° min to max 1.5 °	1.0		1.5 °
100 %	Average speed 148 kt 143 kt min to max 153 kt	143		152 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.6		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.94 g 0.87 g min to max 1.01 g	0.89		0.97 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,393 fpm 2,213 fpm min to max 2,899 fpm	2,899		2,256 fpm
Info	Average altitude 707 ft agl 408 ft agl min to max 952 ft agl	408		952 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.7 ° 11.9 ° min to max 15.1 °	15.1		12.5 °
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 09:55:44
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Activated at 09:55:44
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 09:55:44
Info	Autopilot Wing Leveler Deactivated at 09:55:47
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 09:55:47

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile south of NZWN Wellington International Airport Wellington (Wellington, New Zealand). Climbing from 1,060 ft asl to 24,737 ft asl, an increase of 23,677 ft in 12 minutes and covering 29 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 153 kt 131 kt min to max 162 kt	154		131 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.3 °	2.5		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.72 g min to max 1.16 g	0.72		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 2,039 fpm 1,233 fpm min to max 2,970 fpm	1,949		1,574 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9,190 ft asl 1,060 ft asl min to max 24,737 ft asl	1,060		24,737 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 7.5 ° min to max 13.2 °	8.1		10.7 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 09:56:11
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 09:56:11
Info	Autopilot Nav1 Lock Activated at 09:57:07
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 09:57:07
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 09:58:27

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 9 miles east of NZBL Cape Campbell airstrip Blenheim (Marlborough, New Zealand) and lasted 71 minutes, covering 281 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 25,219 ft asl 24,997 ft asl min to max 25,333 ft asl	24,997		25,256 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 208 kt 131 kt min to max 217 kt	131		212 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.8 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.63 g min to max 1.40 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 1.1 ° min to max 10.5 °	10.5		2.0 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 10:07:46
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 11:18:23
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 11:18:23

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 8 miles north east of NZ17 Neils Beach Wanaka (West Coast, New Zealand). Descent from 25,256 ft asl to 1,813 ft asl, a decrease of 23,443 ft in 16 minutes and covering 54 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 188 kt 126 kt min to max 228 kt	212		130 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.10 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -1,305 fpm -2,114 fpm min to max 0 fpm	0		-252 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9,526 ft asl 1,813 ft asl min to max 25,256 ft asl	25,256		1,813 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.7 ° -2.2 ° min to max 3.2 °	2.0		2.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 11:31:13

Enroute Level 2

97.7 %

Enroute level cruise started 8 miles west of ZMF8 Kaipo Hut Airstrip (Southland, New Zealand) and lasted 8 minutes, covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
92.42 %	Average altitude 1,019 ft asl 95 ft asl min to max 1,809 ft asl	1,809		95 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 127 kt 114 kt min to max 138 kt	131		115 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 18.2 °	0.4		5.2 °
99.71 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.49 g min to max 1.34 g	1.00		1.09 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.5 ° -6.7 ° min to max 5.1 °	2.8		2.1 °
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 11:37:26
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Deactivated at 11:37:26
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 11:38:10
Info	Landing Gear Down at 11:38:26
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 11:38:26
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 11:38:38
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 11:38:39
Info	Autopilot Master Switched Off at 11:40:13

Arrival Final 1

97.12 %

Approaching runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 92 ft agl to 14 ft agl. A decrease of 78 ft in 7 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 1.5 ° 0.8 ° min to max 2.2 ° Target 3.0 °	2.2		0.8 °
100 %	Average speed 111 kt 107 kt min to max 115 kt	115		107 kt
85.6 %	Heading variation 0.4 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.73 g min to max 1.30 g	1.09		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -627 fpm -792 fpm min to max -408 fpm	-651		-408 fpm
Info	Average altitude 47 ft agl 14 ft agl min to max 92 ft agl	92		14 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -1.5 ° min to max 3.5 °	2.1		2.4 °

Arrival Landing

99.42 %

Landing on runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound Airport, runway length 774 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 107 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 107 kt. Target 103 kt
100 %	Target 42 ft agl
97.67 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 2.2 °	2.2		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.84 g min to max 1.25 g	1.04		0.94 g
Info	Average speed 105 kt 102 kt min to max 107 kt	107		102 kt
Info	Average VSI -255 fpm -403 fpm min to max -108 fpm	-403		-144 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 11 ft agl	11		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 1.9 ° min to max 4.8 °	2.3		3.7 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.62 %

Touchdown distance was good at 144 m. Touchdown speed at 102 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -144 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 10 °C. Wind 7 kt at 182 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 4 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.46 %	Touchdown VSI was -144 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 144 m Target 411 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 102 kt Target below 112 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.72 m 2.55 m left	2.72		2.42 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 0.94 g min to max 1.23 g	0.94		1.12 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 101 kt 100 kt min to max 102 kt	102		100 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.3 ° 3.7 ° min to max 4.6 °	3.7		4.6 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 371 m, 48 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 371 m 48 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 2.40 m 2.40 m left to 0.00 m left	2.40		2.30 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.10 g	1.10		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 90 kt 56 kt min to max 97 kt	97		56 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.8 ° -1.6 ° min to max 4.7 °	4.7		-1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.0 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 13 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 14 kt 4 kt min to max 46 kt	46		6 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -2.2 ° min to max -0.8 °	-1.4		-1.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 11:43:21
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 11:43:22

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 5 kt 4 kt min to max 6 kt	6		4 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 4 kt max 5 kt	0		4 kt
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 -1.6 ° -2.1 ° min to max -1.4 °	-1.7		-1.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.6		0.1 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 11:45:31
100 %	Taxi Lights at 11:45:03

Takeoff on runway 16 at NZWN Wellington International Airport in the Black Square King Air 350 Default Blue

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 3 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 603 m using 33.2 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 120 kn - Target 116 kn

Alignment

100 %

0.65 m left to 0.50 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 16 NZWN Wellington International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 16 NZWN Wellington International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 16 NZWN Wellington International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound Airport in the Black Square King Air 350 Default Blue

Landing Score 99.04 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft, Black Square King Air 350 Default Blue, successfully landed at NZMF Milford Sound Airport, achieving a high score of 99.0%. The final approach to runway 11 was conducted from the north-west, aligning with the heading of 127.0° at an altitude of 92 feet above ground level (agl) and 0 nautical miles from the runway.

The pilot executed a smooth touchdown on the runway, with a threshold speed of 107 knots, which was well within the acceptable range. The touchdown distance of 144 meters was also satisfactory, indicating a controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 102 knots was within the recommended limits, and the touchdown rate of -144 feet per minute (fpm) was smooth, suggesting a gentle impact on the runway.

The runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 10°C and a gentle wind of 7 knots from 182°. The crosswind component was 6 knots, while the headwind component was 4 knots, which did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.

The total landing distance of 371 meters was 48% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot had a good understanding of the aircraft's performance and was able to configure it for a smooth and efficient landing. The runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline during the rollout phase, which is an essential aspect of safe landing operations.

Overall, the landing was executed flawlessly, with the pilot demonstrating excellent skills and knowledge of the aircraft's performance. The high score of 99.0% reflects the precision and control exhibited during the landing, making it a successful and safe operation.

97.12 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 11 at NZMF Milford Sound Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 92 ft agl to 14 ft agl. A decrease of 78 ft in 7 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

85.6 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

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