KBHM to KIAH Flight Report - Airbus A320

Flight from KBHM to KIAH

Tuesday, 23 September 2025 05:05

Minutes 90

507 nm

Fuel 8,343 lbs

Airbus A320

Departure

Runway 24 at KBHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Altitude

630 ft asl

Weight

142,153 lbs

Fuel

15,385 lbs

Temperature

73 °F

Wind Speed

3 kt

Wind Direction

140.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

2 kt

Arrival

Runway 08L at KIAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Houston Texas, United States

89 ft asl

Altitude

133,810 lbs

Weight

7,042 lbs

Fuel

79 °F

Temperature

2 kt

Wind Speed

180.0 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

2 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.89%

Departure Score 99.76%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99.92%

The flight in question was carried out on an Airbus A320 aircraft. Initially, the plane taxied from its parking spot at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) to the runway 24, covering approximately 2 nautical miles in the process, and took six minutes to do so. Following this, the takeoff roll took place on runway 24, with the plane lifting off the ground after covering 63% of the runway, specifically 6,763 feet. The liftoff speed recorded was 162 knots.

The weather conditions at the time of takeoff were favorable, with a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit, a wind speed of 3 knots coming from 139 degrees, and no crosswind or headwind. With the ascent complete, the plane entered a climb phase, commencing one mile northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. In this segment, which lasted 22 minutes, the aircraft ascended from an initial altitude of 1,598 feet above sea level (asl) to a maximum altitude of 37,474 ft asl, representing a significant increase of 35,876 feet. The climb covered a distance of 146 nautical miles, demonstrating the plane's excellent climb performance under normal flight conditions.

Following the initial climb phase, the Airbus A320 entered a level cruise segment. This phase began approximately 7 miles northeast of Louin, Mississippi, where the plane continued to fly at the higher altitude, remaining at 37,474 ft asl for an extended period. The level cruise segment lasted 31 minutes and covered 228 nautical miles, showcasing the efficient performance of the Airbus A320 in level cruising configurations.

As the plane continued its enroute, it entered another climb segment, which began approximately 10 miles north of Beauregard Regional Airport DeRidder (KDRI) in Louisiana. In this segment, the aircraft ascended to the top level, and started its descent from a maximum altitude of 37,768 ft asl. The descent phase, commencing 3 miles west of the airport, lasted a mere 16 minutes, covering 102 nautical miles in the process. The altitude drop from 37,768 ft asl to 6,026 ft asl, representing a decrease of 31,742 feet, was also accomplished during this flight segment.

The descent segment from level cruise to the final descent phase started 1 mile west of Woodbranch in Texas. The cruise phase at this altitude, lasted only 3 minutes, covering 15 nautical miles. This final cruise segment at lower altitude was short-lived and began as the plane started descending.

A short descent segment commencing 3 miles north east of KDWH David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport in Houston, Texas began at an altitude of 5,580 ft asl and terminated at 1,315 ft asl within 5 minutes, covering a distance of exactly 6 nautical miles. During this phase, the plane continued its descent toward its destination.

As the plane entered the terminal phase of flight, it began its final approach to runway 08L at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (KIAH), heading 270 degrees. The plane was flying at an altitude of 1,213 feet above ground level (agl), which is 1 mile and 4 nautical miles from the touch down point. The aircraft touched down 267 feet beyond the touchdown zone on the runway, with a touchdown speed of 132 knots, which was slightly above the threshold speed of 136 knots.

The touch and go conditions were further assessed, the crosswind being 2 knots and headwind being 0 knots. Runway touchdown alignment was excellent and local weather conditions remained favorable with a temperature of 83 degrees Fahrenheit. The entire landing process was successful.

Upon touchdown, the plane rolled along the runway for an additional 5,224 feet, accounting for 58% of the runway's length. The

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 6 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 16 kt 0 kt min to max 26 kt	0		13 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 12 kt max 12 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.0		0.2 °
Info	Battery Master On at 05:05:59
Info	Engine 1 Started at 05:05:59
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 05:05:59
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 05:05:59
Info	Landing Gear Down at 05:05:59
Info	Engine 2 Started at 05:07:14
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 05:07:50
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 05:07:59

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Average speed was 11 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 12 kt 8 kt min to max 14 kt	13		8 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.7		0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.00 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 05:11:58
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 05:12:22

Departure Roll

98.8 %

Departure roll runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Takeoff distance 6,763 ft 63 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 162 kt. Local weather - Temperature 79 °F. Wind 3 kt at 139 °. Crosswind: 3 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 6,763 ft 63 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 162 kt Target 151 kt
93.98 %	Runway alignment max 17.2 ft 1.8 ft left to 15.4 ft right	-15.4		0.3 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.12 g	0.99		0.94 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.6 ° min to max 6.4 °	-0.1		6.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.8 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 24 KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max -0.0 °	-0.0		-0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 165 kt 162 kt min to max 167 kt	162		167 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.8		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.15 g 0.94 g min to max 1.23 g	0.94		1.20 g
Info	Average VSI 393 fpm -28 fpm min to max 972 fpm	-28		972 fpm
Info	Average altitude 9 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 35 ft agl	0		35 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 10.9 ° 6.6 ° min to max 13.5 °	6.6		13.5 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 05:13:24
Info	Landing Gear Up at 05:13:24

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average speed 169 kt 167 kt min to max 172 kt	167		172 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.8		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.10 g 0.98 g min to max 1.20 g	1.20		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 1,511 fpm 1,008 fpm min to max 2,244 fpm	1,008		2,244 fpm
Info	Average altitude 104 ft agl 37 ft agl min to max 373 ft agl	37		373 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.5 ° 13.2 ° min to max 13.6 °	13.5		13.2 °

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 24 KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 175 kt 173 kt min to max 178 kt	173		178 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.5		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.97 g min to max 0.98 g	0.98		0.98 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,375 fpm 2,270 fpm min to max 2,484 fpm	2,270		2,484 fpm
Info	Average altitude 665 ft agl 411 ft agl min to max 929 ft agl	411		929 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 12.9 ° 12.7 ° min to max 13.2 °	13.2		12.7 °

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile north east of Birmingham (Alabama, United States). Climbing from 1,598 ft asl to 37,474 ft asl, an increase of 35,876 ft in 22 minutes and covering 146 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 278 kt 178 kt min to max 341 kt	178		249 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.9 °	0.7		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.80 g min to max 1.07 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,739 fpm 401 fpm min to max 3,870 fpm	2,502		1,221 fpm
Info	Average altitude 20,190 ft asl 1,598 ft asl min to max 37,474 ft asl	1,598		37,474 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 5.3 ° 1.7 ° min to max 12.7 °	12.7		5.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 05:14:31
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 05:14:40
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 05:16:55

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 7 miles north east of Louin (Mississippi, United States) and lasted 31 minutes, covering 228 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 38,045 ft asl 37,688 ft asl min to max 38,079 ft asl	37,688		37,941 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 258 kt 247 kt min to max 264 kt	248		257 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 14.8 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.1 ° 1.7 ° min to max 5.1 °	5.1		1.7 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles west of KDRI Beauregard Regional Airport DeRidder (Louisiana, United States). Descent from 37,768 ft asl to 6,026 ft asl, a decrease of 31,742 ft in 16 minutes and covering 102 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 279 kt 210 kt min to max 337 kt	256		250 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 20.2 °	0.0		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.88 g min to max 1.19 g	1.00		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -1,823 fpm -5,070 fpm min to max 44 fpm	-1,000		-4 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19,282 ft asl 6,011 ft asl min to max 37,768 ft asl	37,768		6,026 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -4.8 ° min to max 3.2 °	1.9		2.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 06:19:36

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile west of Woodbranch (Texas, United States) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 15 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 5,964 ft asl 5,671 ft asl min to max 6,028 ft asl	6,021		5,671 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 216 kt 187 kt min to max 250 kt	250		187 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 5.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.8 °	0.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.85 g min to max 1.04 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° 2.4 ° min to max 5.4 °	2.7		4.7 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 06:25:59

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles north east of KDWH David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport Houston (Texas, United States). Descent from 5,580 ft asl to 1,315 ft asl, a decrease of 4,264 ft in 5 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 177 kt 137 kt min to max 190 kt	186		137 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 17.4 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.09 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -925 fpm -1,493 fpm min to max -395 fpm	-520		-788 fpm
Info	Average altitude 3,528 ft asl 1,315 ft asl min to max 5,580 ft asl	5,580		1,315 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 5.1 °	4.8		2.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 06:29:37
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 06:29:44
Info	Landing Gear Down at 06:30:18
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 06:30:41
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 06:31:08
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 06:31:11
100 %	Landing Lights at 06:31:38

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,213 ft agl to 937 ft agl. A decrease of 276 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.9 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kt 136 kt min to max 137 kt	137		137 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.6 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -691 fpm -783 fpm min to max -585 fpm	-783		-714 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,065 ft agl 937 ft agl min to max 1,213 ft agl	1,213		937 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.2 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.7 °	2.8		2.9 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 925 ft agl to 622 ft agl. A decrease of 303 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kt 136 kt min to max 137 kt	137		137 kt
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 0.7 °	0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -728 fpm -788 fpm min to max -667 fpm	-736		-788 fpm
Info	Average altitude 774 ft agl 622 ft agl min to max 925 ft agl	925		622 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	2.9		3.0 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 609 ft agl to 295 ft agl. A decrease of 314 ft in 23 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.7 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 136 kt 136 kt min to max 137 kt	137		136 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.1		0.0 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.02		1.01 g
Info	Average VSI -785 fpm -872 fpm min to max -698 fpm	-766		-830 fpm
Info	Average altitude 449 ft agl 295 ft agl min to max 609 ft agl	609		295 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.3 °	3.3		2.5 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 281 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 235 ft in 20 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.5 ° 2.3 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.7		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 136 kt 136 kt min to max 136 kt	136		136 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.3		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -552 fpm -837 fpm min to max -504 fpm	-825		-534 fpm
Info	Average altitude 87 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 281 ft agl	281		46 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° 2.5 ° min to max 4.2 °	2.5		4.2 °

Arrival Landing

100 %

Landing on runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, runway length 8,988 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 136 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 136 kt. Target 130 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
100 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.1		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	1.6		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.96 g min to max 1.10 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 135 kt 132 kt min to max 136 kt	136		132 kt
Info	Average VSI -370 fpm -533 fpm min to max -176 fpm	-533		-176 fpm
Info	Average altitude 19 ft agl 4 ft agl min to max 40 ft agl	40		4 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 4.9 ° 3.5 ° min to max 6.3 °	4.3		6.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

99.34 %

Touchdown point was 267 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 132 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was good at -176 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 83 °F. Wind 2 kt at 179 °. Crosswind: 2 kt Headwind: 0 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
97.36 %	Touchdown VSI was -176 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,625 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 132 kt Target below 127 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 7.3 ft 6.9 ft left	7.3		6.2 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.1		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.09 g 1.03 g min to max 1.12 g	1.03		1.09 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 131 kt 130 kt min to max 132 kt	132		130 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.1 ° 6.0 ° min to max 6.2 °	6.2		6.0 °

Arrival Rollout

100 %

Total landing distance 5,224 ft, 58 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was perfect.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 5,224 ft 58 % of runway.
100 %	Runway alignment max 6.0 ft 6.0 ft left to 0.0 ft left	6.0		4.7 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.00 g
Info	Average speed 120 kt 69 kt min to max 133 kt	133		69 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 4.0 ° -0.0 ° min to max 6.0 °	6.0		0.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.5		0.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 34 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 34 kt 22 kt min to max 66 kt	66		23 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.2		0.0 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

100 %

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

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 21 kt 4 kt min to max 29 kt	23		4 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 15 kt max 15 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.02 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		-0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 06:34:30
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 06:34:31
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 06:34:39
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 06:34:43
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 06:34:50
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 06:34:52
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 06:35:00
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 06:38:52
Info	Parking Brake On at 06:39:10

Takeoff on runway 24 at KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in the Airbus A320

99.76 %

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 6 minutes and covered 2 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.8 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 6,763 ft using 62.7 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 162 kn - Target 151 kn

Alignment

93.98 %

1.8 ft left to 15.4 ft 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 24 KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 24 KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 24 KBHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport in the Airbus A320

Landing Score 99.84 %

Landing Summary

A recent Airbus A320 landing at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport provides valuable insight into the aircraft's performance and pilot control. The approach to runway 08L started from a distance of 4 nautical miles, with an altitude of 1,213 feet above ground level (agl) and on a heading of 90.0 degrees. This indicates a precise and controlled descent, suggesting the pilots had a clear understanding of the aircraft's altitude and airspeed.

Upon landing on the runway, the aircraft performed adequately, but with a few minor deviations from optimal conditions. The touchdown point was 267 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, indicating that the pilots may have been slightly off their mark. Notably, the aircraft's speed at touchdown was 132 knots, which is considered a bit faster than the recommended threshold speed. However, the touchdown rate of -176 feet per minute was within acceptable limits, suggesting a manageable deceleration.

An examination of the local weather conditions at the time of the landing reveals a stable and calm environment. The temperature was 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and the wind was relatively light, blowing at 2 knots from 179 degrees. As a result, the pilots had a negligible headwind component, and the crosswind was also minimal at 2 knots. This favorable weather likely contributed to a smoother landing experience.

Upon evaluating the total landing distance, it is evident that the aircraft performed well in terms of runway utilization. The landing distance of 5,224 feet accounted for approximately 58% of the available runway length, indicating a relatively efficient deceleration. Moreover, the runway rollout alignment was "perfect," demonstrating the pilots' skill in maintaining control and stability after touchdown.

In summary, this Airbus A320 landing illustrates the aircraft's capabilities and the pilots' expertise in navigating challenging approaches and landings. Although some minor deviations were observed, the pilots were able to manage the aircraft effectively, ensuring a safe and controlled landing.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,213 ft agl to 937 ft agl. A decrease of 276 ft in 23 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 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 925 ft agl to 622 ft agl. A decrease of 303 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 2

Approaching runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 609 ft agl to 295 ft agl. A decrease of 314 ft in 23 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 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 281 ft agl to 46 ft agl. A decrease of 235 ft in 20 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Landing

Landing on runway 08L at KIAH George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, runway length 8,988 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 136 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 136 kt. Target 130 kt

Flare

100 %

Perfect landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank