KEYW to KEYW Flight Report - Douglas DC-3

Flight from KEYW to KEYW

Saturday, 07 June 2025 00:20

Minutes 10

13 nm

Fuel 41 kg

Douglas DC-3

Departure

Runway 09 at KEYW

Key West International Airport

Key West, Florida, United States

Altitude

0 ft asl

Weight

10,765 kg

Fuel

1,094 kg

Temperature

30 °C

Wind Speed

10 kt

Wind Direction

130.0 °

Headwind

8 kt

Crosswind

6 kt

Arrival

Runway 09 at KEYW

Key West International Airport

Key West Florida, United States

0 ft asl

Altitude

10,724 kg

Weight

1,053 kg

Fuel

30 °C

Temperature

9 kt

Wind Speed

130.0 °

Wind Direction

7 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 89.53%

Pattern Score 86.37%

Departure Score 93.11%

Arrival Score 89.12%

The flight began with a departure roll from runway 09 at Key West International Airport, where the aircraft, a Douglas DC-3, accelerated down the 280-meter runway, covering 19% of its length, before lifting off at a speed of 68 knots. The local weather conditions at the time of takeoff were characterized by a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 10 knots from a direction of 130 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 7 knots and a headwind of 8 knots.

As the aircraft entered the right-hand pattern, it did so from runway 09, completing the turn in less than 1 nautical mile in 181 seconds. The subsequent crosswind turn was also executed to the right, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in just 14 seconds. The downwind turn, which was part of the pattern, covered a distance of 6 nautical miles, with the aircraft maintaining an angle of 45 degrees to the runway and a turn angle of 2.5 degrees.

The downwind leg of the pattern was short, lasting less than 1 nautical mile in 10 seconds, before the aircraft began its base leg turn. This turn, which was also to the right, covered a distance of 1 nautical mile and had a turn angle of 96 degrees to the runway. The final approach to runway 09 was made from the west, with the aircraft flying at a heading of 63 degrees and an altitude of 758 feet above ground level, 2 nautical miles from the runway.

The landing on runway 09 was successful, with the aircraft touching down at a speed of 71 knots, which was slightly faster than the target speed. The touchdown distance was good, covering 126 meters of the runway, and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 9 knots from a direction of 130 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 7 knots.

The total landing distance was 714 meters, which was 49% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The total flight distance was 13 nautical miles, and the flight used 41 kilograms of fuel.

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Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport, Average speed was 37 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 31 kt 0 kt min to max 40 kt	0		40 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 11.4 ° 10.2 ° min to max 11.9 °	11.5		11.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
Info	Average g force 0.95 g 0.93 g min to max 0.99 g	0.99		0.95 g
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:20:42
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 00:20:57
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 00:21:11
Info	Parking Brake Off at 00:21:31

Departure Roll

90.92 %

Departure roll runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport. Takeoff distance 280 m 19 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 68 kt. Local weather - Temperature 30 °C. Wind 10 kt at 130 °. Crosswind: 7 kt Headwind: 8 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 280 m 19 % of runway
90.97 %	Liftoff speed was 68 kt Target 80 kt
63.63 %	Runway alignment max 25.97 m 13.02 m left to 12.94 m right	-5.03		13.02 m
100 %	Average g force 0.96 g 0.95 g min to max 1.02 g	0.95		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 10.7 ° 9.8 ° min to max 11.8 °	11.8		10.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.4		1.1 °

Departure Climb 1

98.42 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 09 KEYW Key West International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
96.67 %	Heading variation -1.2 ° -1.3 ° min to max -0.9 °	-1.2		-0.9 °
100 %	Average speed 71 kt 68 kt min to max 73 kt	68		73 kt
97 %	Average bank angle 1.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.14 g	1.02		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 495 fpm 264 fpm min to max 662 fpm	264		332 fpm
Info	Average altitude 25 ft agl 1 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	1		51 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 11.6 ° 9.8 ° min to max 14.2 °	10.2		10.0 °

Departure Climb 2

90 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 09 KEYW Key West International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 79 kt 74 kt min to max 94 kt	74		94 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	0.0		4.3 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.89 g min to max 1.23 g	0.97		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI 406 fpm 193 fpm min to max 792 fpm	331		792 fpm
Info	Average altitude 83 ft agl 51 ft agl min to max 224 ft agl	51		224 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.2 ° 3.8 ° min to max 10.1 °	10.0		8.1 °
Info	Landing Gear Up at 00:22:18

Pattern Entry

100 %

Right hand pattern entry from runway 09 KEYW Key West International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 181 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 141 kt 95 kt min to max 156 kt	96		146 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 7.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.5 °	5.8		19.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.81 g min to max 1.37 g	1.01		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 221 fpm -1,009 fpm min to max 1,418 fpm	884		1,073 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,017 ft agl 252 ft agl min to max 1,269 ft agl	252		1,190 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° -2.4 ° min to max 7.8 °	7.8		3.4 °
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 00:22:42
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:22:55
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 00:22:57

Pattern Crosswind

100 %

Right hand pattern crosswind from runway 09 KEYW Key West International Airport. Distance was less than 1 nm in 14 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 3.5 ° -12.6 ° min to max 22.3 °	-12.6		22.3 °
100 %	Average speed 142 kt 138 kt min to max 144 kt	144		139 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	0.95		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 260 fpm -401 fpm min to max 870 fpm	870		-401 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,249 ft agl 1,205 ft agl min to max 1,267 ft agl	1,205		1,256 ft agl
Info	Average bank angle 20.9 ° 19.6 ° min to max 23.3 °	19.6		23.3 °
Info	Average pitch angle 1.3 ° -1.0 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.8		-1.0 °

Pattern Downwind Turn

70 %

Pattern Downwind Turn. Distance was 6 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 2.5 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 2.5 °.
100 %	Average speed 147 kt 140 kt min to max 150 kt	140		150 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 25.0 ° 23.8 ° min to max 27.6 °	23.8		27.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.13 g 0.96 g min to max 1.23 g	0.96		1.14 g
Info	Average VSI -349 fpm -950 fpm min to max 339 fpm	-613		339 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,177 ft agl 1,148 ft agl min to max 1,246 ft agl	1,246		1,165 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 0.1 ° -2.3 ° min to max 2.2 °	-1.2		2.0 °

Pattern Downwind

91.87 %

Pattern Downwind Leg. Distance was less than 1 nm in 10 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading 1.4 ° -12.6 ° min to max 18.3 °	-12.6		18.3 °
72.9 %	Average altitude 1,171 ft agl 1,143 ft agl min to max 1,183 ft agl	1,171		1,143 ft agl
100 %	Average speed 144 kt 143 kt min to max 148 kt	148		145 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 1.05 g min to max 1.13 g	1.13		1.10 g
Info	Average VSI -119 fpm -634 fpm min to max 362 fpm	362		-634 fpm
Info	Average bank angle 28.9 ° 27.5 ° min to max 29.7 °	28.0		27.5 °
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -1.1 ° min to max 1.8 °	1.8		-1.1 °

Pattern Base Leg Turn

70 %

Pattern Base Leg Turn. Distance was 1 nm. Angle to runway (45 degrees) 96.0 °.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Angle to runway (45 degrees) 96.0 °.
100 %	Average speed 128 kt 97 kt min to max 150 kt	146		97 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 31.2 °	23.5		7.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.84 g min to max 1.27 g	1.10		1.06 g
Info	Average VSI -82 fpm -1,225 fpm min to max 724 fpm	-673		-341 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,191 ft agl 762 ft agl min to max 1,346 ft agl	1,132		762 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -4.4 ° min to max 4.1 °	-1.3		-1.5 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:29:21
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 00:29:22
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 00:29:24
Info	Landing Gear Down at 00:30:01

Arrival Final 3

90.09 %

Approaching runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 758 ft agl to 789 ft agl. A decrease of 30 ft in 15 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
87.61 %	Approach angle 3.6 ° 3.2 ° min to max 4.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		4.0 °
100 %	Average speed 93 kt 88 kt min to max 98 kt	98		90 kt
70.85 %	Heading variation -4.0 ° -5.8 ° min to max -2.3 °	-5.8		-2.3 °
83.62 %	Average bank angle 5.1 ° 0.6 ° min to max 9.1 °	3.9		2.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.08 g	1.07		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI 81 fpm -236 fpm min to max 312 fpm	-236		110 fpm
Info	Average altitude 766 ft agl 750 ft agl min to max 789 ft agl	758		789 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -2.4 ° min to max 0.3 °	-1.1		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 00:30:40
Info	Flaps Position 9 at 00:30:42

Arrival Final 2

67.57 %

Approaching runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 758 ft agl to 409 ft agl. A decrease of 350 ft in 53 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
12.54 %	Approach angle 3.9 ° 3.2 ° min to max 4.2 ° Target 3.0 °	3.2		3.8 °
100 %	Average speed 88 kt 81 kt min to max 98 kt	98		82 kt
70.85 %	Heading variation -1.4 ° -5.8 ° min to max 0.4 °	-5.8		0.2 °
83.62 %	Average bank angle 3.5 ° 0.3 ° min to max 9.1 °	3.9		2.8 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.87 g min to max 1.12 g	1.07		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -389 fpm -1,129 fpm min to max 312 fpm	-236		-782 fpm
Info	Average altitude 653 ft agl 409 ft agl min to max 789 ft agl	758		409 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -5.3 ° min to max 0.3 °	-1.1		-2.0 °

Arrival Final 1

95.1 %

Approaching runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 395 ft agl to 29 ft agl. A decrease of 366 ft in 38 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
81.37 %	Approach angle 2.4 ° 1.6 ° min to max 3.8 ° Target 3.0 °	3.8		1.6 °
100 %	Average speed 78 kt 73 kt min to max 85 kt	84		74 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.1 °
94.12 %	Average bank angle 2.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.8 °	3.2		2.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.88 g min to max 1.18 g	1.02		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -471 fpm -823 fpm min to max -262 fpm	-823		-547 fpm
Info	Average altitude 94 ft agl 29 ft agl min to max 395 ft agl	395		29 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -1.9 ° min to max 3.0 °	-1.9		2.5 °

Arrival Landing

98.05 %

Landing on runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport, runway length 1,459 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt. Target 65 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
92.2 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.12 g	1.06		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 74 kt 71 kt min to max 76 kt	74		71 kt
Info	Average VSI -316 fpm -542 fpm min to max -180 fpm	-542		-308 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 17 ft agl	17		0 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 2.3 ° min to max 4.3 °	2.7		3.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

88.37 %

Touchdown distance was good at 126 m. Touchdown speed at 71 kt was fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -308 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was perfect. Local weather - Temperature 30 °C. Wind 9 kt at 130 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 7 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
92.66 %	Touchdown VSI was -308 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 126 m Target 457 m
96 %	Speed at touchdown 71 kt Target below 60 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 0.59 m 0.21 m left	0.50		-0.09 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.7		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.20 g 0.97 g min to max 1.31 g	0.97		1.22 g
40 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 71 kt 70 kt min to max 71 kt	71		70 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 5.9 ° 3.6 ° min to max 8.2 °	3.6		8.2 °

Arrival Rollout

95.56 %

Total landing distance 714 m, 49 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 714 m 49 % of runway.
90.13 %	Runway alignment max 10.39 m 5.75 m left to 4.64 m right	-0.13		2.42 m
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.90 g min to max 1.22 g	1.22		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 59 kt 35 kt min to max 67 kt	67		35 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 7.9 ° 5.1 ° min to max 12.2 °	8.2		12.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	0.2		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 20 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 13 kt 0 kt min to max 31 kt	31		0 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 11.9 ° 11.8 ° min to max 12.0 °	11.9		11.8 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.01 g 0.98 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		0.98 g

Takeoff on runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport in the Douglas DC-3

93.11 %

90.92 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 280 m using 19.16 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

90.97 %

Liftoff speed was 68 kn - Target 80 kn

Alignment

63.63 %

13.02 m left to 12.94 m right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.42 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 09 KEYW Key West International Airport.

Heading

96.67 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

97 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

90 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 09 KEYW Key West International Airport.

Heading

0 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport in the Douglas DC-3

Landing Score 94.27 %

Landing Summary

The Douglas DC-3 aircraft successfully landed at Key West International Airport, achieving a score of 94.3%. The final approach to runway 09 was initiated from the west, with a heading of 63.0° at an altitude of 758 feet above ground level (agl) and 2 nautical miles from the runway. The aircraft maintained a steady course, taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions.

The local weather at the time of landing was characterized by a temperature of 30°C, with a wind speed of 9 knots blowing from a direction of 130°. This resulted in a crosswind of 6 knots and a headwind of 7 knots, which the pilot effectively managed during the landing. The threshold speed was above the target, reaching 74 knots, indicating a high level of control and precision.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft demonstrated a good touchdown distance of 126 meters, which was well within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown speed of 71 knots was slightly faster than desired, resulting in a firm touchdown rate of -308 feet per minute (fpm). Despite this, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, indicating a high degree of skill and control from the pilot.

The total landing distance of 714 meters was 49% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilot made effective use of the available runway length and managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown with precision. The runway rollout alignment was also very good, indicating a smooth and controlled deceleration of the aircraft after touchdown.

Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating a high level of skill and control throughout the approach and touchdown phases. The aircraft's performance was well within the acceptable range, and the landing was completed safely and efficiently.

90.09 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 758 ft agl to 789 ft agl. A decrease of 30 ft in 15 seconds.

Glideslope

87.61 %

Heading

70.85 %

Glideslope

87.61 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

70.85 %

Bank

83.62 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

67.57 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 758 ft agl to 409 ft agl. A decrease of 350 ft in 53 seconds.

Glideslope

12.54 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

70.85 %

Poor heading alignment

Glideslope

12.54 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

70.85 %

Bank

83.62 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.1 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 395 ft agl to 29 ft agl. A decrease of 366 ft in 38 seconds.

Glideslope

81.37 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

81.37 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.12 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

98.05 %

Landing

Landing on runway 09 at KEYW Key West International Airport, runway length 1,459 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was well above target at 74 kt. Target 65 kt

Flare

92.2 %

Great landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank