LLJR to BUSH Flight Report - Boeing F/A 18E

Flight from LLJR to BUSH

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 00:43

Minutes 16

63 nm

Fuel 1,759 kg

Boeing F/A 18E

Departure

Runway 29 at LLJR

Jerusalem

Jerusalem, West Bank, Palestine

Altitude

2,461 ft asl

Weight

17,860 kg

Fuel

3,156 kg

Temperature

16 °C

Wind Speed

1 kt

Wind Direction

270.0 °

Headwind

1 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Finished 3 miles west of Al Burayj (Gaza Strip, )

3 miles west of Al Burayj (Gaza Strip, )

0 ft asl

Altitude

16,100 kg

Weight

1,397 kg

Fuel

15 °C

Temperature

1 kt

Wind Speed

270.0 °

Wind Direction

1 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 63.05%

Departure Score 89.81%

Enroute Score 40.81%

Arrival Score 58.54%

A Boeing F/A-18E fighter jet departed from runway 29 at the LLJR Jerusalem airport, achieving liftoff at a speed of 142 knots after covering 29% of the runway, which required a takeoff distance of 576 meters. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a very light headwind of 1 kilometer per hour blowing from a direction of 269 degrees.

The fighter jet began its enroute climb after reaching a height of 2,824 feet above sea level, and over the next 4 minutes, it ascended to a height of 9,998 feet, covering a distance of 16 nautical miles. The climb rate was significant, with an increase of 7,174 feet in just 4 minutes, demonstrating the impressive capabilities of the F/A-18E.

As it continued its flight, the aircraft leveled off briefly over the Nuba area, before beginning a short descent. This was followed by another climb phase, this time from a height of 847 feet to 4,409 feet over the Gaza Strip. However, the aircraft quickly began another descent, but only lost 2,986 feet in 2 minutes, leveling off again over the LLAZ Gush Katif Airport in Khan Yunis.

The fighter jet initiated yet another climb phase, and within just 2 minutes, it had ascended to a height of 14,277 feet. However, this climb was followed by a steep descent, during which the aircraft lost a significant 13,418 feet in a mere 2 minutes, before finally touching down near Al Burayj in the Gaza Strip.

The approach and touchdown phase of the flight was notable for its speed, with the fighter jet touching down at 561 knots, which is well above the normal landing speed. The touchdown rate was also very heavy, at -2,853 feet per minute, but the touchdown distance was reasonable at 279 meters.

Following a good landing rollout, the aircraft was brought to a stop, taxiing to the parking area from the runway in under 1 minute and covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. Overall, the flight covered a total distance of 63 nautical miles, took 16 minutes, and consumed 1,759 kilograms of fuel.

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Departure Roll

94.43 %

Departure roll runway 29 at LLJR Jerusalem. Takeoff distance 576 m 29 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 142 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 576 m 29 % of runway
79.3 %	Liftoff speed was 142 kt Target 170 kt
92.83 %	Runway alignment max 5.01 m 5.01 m left to 0.00 m left	2.44		5.01 m
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.91 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max 7.2 °	-0.3		7.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.1		0.3 °
Info	Battery Master On at 00:43:27
Info	Engine 1 Started at 00:43:27
Info	Engine 2 Started at 00:43:27
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 00:43:27
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 00:43:27
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 00:43:27
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 00:43:27
Info	Landing Gear Down at 00:43:27
Info	Parking Brake On at 00:43:27
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:43:27
Info	Parking Brake Off at 00:43:38

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 29 LLJR Jerusalem.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.5 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-0.5 °
100 %	Average speed 162 kt 142 kt min to max 181 kt	142		181 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 1.02 g min to max 1.08 g	1.03		1.08 g
Info	Average VSI 646 fpm 309 fpm min to max 1,021 fpm	309		1,021 fpm
Info	Average altitude 23 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 61 ft agl	0		61 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.6 ° 7.0 ° min to max 8.6 °	7.2		8.6 °
Info	Pitot Heat Switched On at 00:43:53
Info	Landing Gear Up at 00:43:56

Departure Climb 2

75 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 LLJR Jerusalem.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.5 ° -1.3 ° min to max -0.5 °	-0.5		-1.3 °
100 %	Average speed 190 kt 181 kt min to max 220 kt	181		220 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.4 ° min to max 58.8 °	0.4		58.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 1.08 g min to max 1.20 g	1.08		1.20 g
Info	Average VSI 1,467 fpm 1,031 fpm min to max 2,985 fpm	1,031		2,879 fpm
Info	Average altitude 104 ft agl 62 ft agl min to max 325 ft agl	62		325 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.7 ° 8.6 ° min to max 12.9 °	8.6		11.6 °

Enroute Climb

10.49 %

Enroute climb started overhead `Atarut (West Bank, ). Climbing from 2,824 ft asl to 9,998 ft asl, an increase of 7,174 ft in 4 minutes and covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 322 kt 212 kt min to max 527 kt	225		504 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 34.0 ° 1.7 ° min to max 174.5 °	63.3		3.0 °
4.86 %	Average g force 1.35 g -0.59 g min to max 4.83 g	1.42		0.94 g
Info	Average VSI 3,927 fpm -17,999 fpm min to max 18,132 fpm	2,687		-668 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6,848 ft asl 2,824 ft asl min to max 11,507 ft asl	2,824		9,998 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.0 ° -56.0 ° min to max 32.2 °	10.4		-0.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Activated at 00:44:08
Info	Autopilot Flight Director Activated at 00:44:08
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:44:08
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 00:44:09
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 00:44:09
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:44:13
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 00:44:13
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 00:45:44
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:45:49
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 00:45:55
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 00:45:55
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 00:45:58
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:46:02

Enroute Level

69.66 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Nuba (West Bank, Palestine) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
68.86 %	Average altitude 11,660 ft asl 9,408 ft asl min to max 13,285 ft asl	10,175		10,266 ft asl
94.95 %	Average speed 401 kt 364 kt min to max 490 kt	483		478 kt
71.16 %	Average bank angle 17.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 54.4 °	2.6		1.0 °
15.43 %	Average g force 0.89 g -2.46 g min to max 3.14 g	1.00		0.78 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.6 ° -25.7 ° min to max 10.3 °	1.5		3.1 °
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:49:37

Enroute Descent

45.63 %

Enroute descent started 4 miles north of Bet Qama (Southern District, Israel). Descent from 10,174 ft asl to 913 ft asl, a decrease of 9,261 ft in 3 minutes and covering 15 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
89.08 %	Average speed 503 kt 374 kt min to max 596 kt	483		596 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 45.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 108.3 °	1.0		36.9 °
0 %	Average g force 2.76 g -2.43 g min to max 6.74 g	0.98		1.26 g
Info	Average VSI -4,488 fpm -35,544 fpm min to max 7,706 fpm	-2,023		-4,201 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5,081 ft asl 913 ft asl min to max 10,524 ft asl	10,174		913 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -3.9 ° -33.8 ° min to max 9.5 °	-2.1		-4.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Activated at 00:51:32
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 00:53:01
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:50:19
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:51:31

Enroute Climb 2

50 %

Enroute climb started overhead Gaza (Gaza Strip, ). Climbing from 847 ft asl to 4,409 ft asl, an increase of 3,562 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 585 kt 534 kt min to max 620 kt	600		534 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 39.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 95.2 °	36.7		0.2 °
0 %	Average g force 2.51 g 0.31 g min to max 6.79 g	1.23		5.87 g
Info	Average VSI 1,065 fpm -4,730 fpm min to max 25,334 fpm	-4,134		25,334 fpm
Info	Average altitude 806 ft asl 318 ft asl min to max 4,409 ft asl	847		4,409 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -4.3 ° min to max 38.6 °	-4.0		38.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 00:53:14
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 00:53:23
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 00:53:31
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 00:53:44
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 00:53:46
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 00:53:49
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 00:53:58
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:53:05

Enroute Descent 2

53.71 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile north of Al Musaddar (Gaza Strip, Palestine). Descent from 11,348 ft asl to 8,361 ft asl, a decrease of 2,986 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 270 kt 128 kt min to max 581 kt	371		581 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 73.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 174.8 °	6.2		27.7 °
37.14 %	Average g force 0.98 g -1.59 g min to max 3.70 g	0.81		3.45 g
Info	Average VSI -1,643 fpm -63,472 fpm min to max 40,661 fpm	40,661		-63,472 fpm
Info	Average altitude 18,078 ft asl 8,361 ft asl min to max 21,416 ft asl	11,348		8,361 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.7 ° -82.4 ° min to max 81.1 °	66.7		-75.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 00:54:59
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:55:32
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 00:55:45
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:56:02
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:56:20

Enroute Climb 3

46.2 %

Enroute climb started overhead LLAZ Gush Katif Airport Khan Yunis (Gaza Strip, Palestine). Climbing from 7,282 ft asl to 14,277 ft asl, an increase of 6,995 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
90.5 %	Average speed 264 kt 0 kt min to max 718 kt	599		413 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 68.6 ° 0.2 ° min to max 180.0 °	18.0		171.5 °
0 %	Average g force 1.06 g -2.61 g min to max 6.82 g	4.25		-2.61 g
Info	Average VSI -5,938 fpm -64,016 fpm min to max 46,906 fpm	-64,016		-48,201 fpm
Info	Average altitude 17,369 ft asl 168 ft asl min to max 24,701 ft asl	7,282		14,277 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 14.7 ° -86.5 ° min to max 89.2 °	-69.6		-70.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 00:56:30
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 00:56:34
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 00:57:01
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 00:57:35
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 00:57:36
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:57:44
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:56:22

Enroute Descent 3

10 %

Enroute descent started 1 mile north of Wadi as Salqa (Gaza Strip, Palestine). Descent from 13,472 ft asl to 54 ft asl, a decrease of 13,418 ft in 2 minutes and covering 3 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Average speed 400 kt 80 kt min to max 680 kt	436		557 kt
0 %	Average bank angle 86.5 ° 0.5 ° min to max 179.2 °	173.4		166.6 °
0 %	Average g force 2.18 g -2.92 g min to max 11.75 g	-2.81		-1.17 g
Info	Average VSI -4,661 fpm -50,068 fpm min to max 54,269 fpm	-49,208		-3,222 fpm
Info	Average altitude 5,697 ft asl 54 ft asl min to max 13,472 ft asl	13,472		54 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.4 ° -67.6 ° min to max 80.8 °	-65.6		-1.3 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 00:58:14
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 00:58:17
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 00:58:44
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 00:58:45
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 00:59:02
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 00:59:07
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 00:59:24
Info	Stall Warning Activated at 00:59:48
Info	Stall Warning Deactivated at 00:59:51
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Activated at 00:59:55
Info	GPWS Warning Activated at 01:00:10

Arrival Landing

37.19 %

Approaching touchdown 3 miles west of Al Burayj (Gaza Strip, ). Descent from 47 ft agl to 0 ft agl. A decrease of 47 ft in 0 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
0 %	Threshold speed was excessively high at 557 kt. Target 125 kt
0 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.0 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.2 °
0 %	Average bank angle 167.5 ° 166.6 ° min to max 171.2 °	166.6		171.2 °
43.71 %	Average g force -1.23 g -1.47 g min to max -1.17 g	-1.17		-1.47 g
Info	Average speed 558 kt 557 kt min to max 561 kt	557		561 kt
Info	Average VSI -3,149 fpm -3,222 fpm min to max -2,853 fpm	-3,222		-2,853 fpm
Info	Average altitude 38 ft agl 3 ft agl min to max 47 ft agl	47		3 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.3 ° min to max -0.4 °	-1.3		-0.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

41.9 %

Touchdown 3 miles west of Al Burayj (Gaza Strip, ). Touchdown speed at 561 kt was excessively fast. Touchdown rate was very heavy at -2,853 fpm. Touchdown distance was good at 279 m. Local weather - Temperature 15 °C. Wind 1 kt at 270 °. Crosswind: 1 kt Headwind: 1 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
5.06 %	Touchdown VSI was -2,853 fpm.
0 %	Speed at touchdown 561 kt Target below 144 kt
90.9 %	Alignment max 5.87 m 3.65 m right	-4.77		0.32 m
0 %	Average bank angle 178.0 ° 171.2 ° min to max 179.9 °	171.2		179.9 °
0 %	Average g force -1.82 g -4.17 g min to max -0.04 g	-1.47		-1.20 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 528 kt 476 kt min to max 561 kt	561		476 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -7.1 ° -9.1 ° min to max -0.4 °	-0.4		-7.9 °

Arrival Rollout

64.19 %

Landing rollout 3 miles west of Al Burayj (Gaza Strip, ). Altitude0 ft asl. Distance was 376 m.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
30.13 %	Alignment max 22.21 m 22.21 m left to 0.00 m left	0.84		22.21 m
56.29 %	Average g force -0.49 g -1.03 g min to max -0.32 g	-1.03		-0.54 g
Info	Average speed 349 kt 280 kt min to max 446 kt	446		280 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -7.9 ° -8.0 ° min to max -7.9 °	-8.0		-7.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 180.0 ° 179.9 ° min to max 180.0 °	179.9		180.0 °
Info	Pitot Heat Switched Off at 01:00:21

Runway Exit

Exiting rollout 3 miles west of Al Burayj (Gaza Strip, ), Average speed was 160 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 157 kt 32 kt min to max 279 kt	279		32 kt
Info	Average pitch angle -7.9 ° -8.0 ° min to max -7.9 °	-7.9		-7.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 180.0 ° 179.9 ° min to max 180.0 °	180.0		180.0 °
Info	Average g force -0.81 g -0.98 g min to max -0.46 g	-0.46		-0.90 g
Info	Autopilot Yaw Damper Deactivated at 01:00:24
Info	GPWS Warning Deactivated at 01:00:24
Info	Autopilot Master Switched On at 01:00:34
Info	Autopilot Heading Hold Deactivated at 01:00:34
Info	Autopilot Altitude Hold Deactivated at 01:00:34
Info	Autopilot Vertical Hold Activated at 01:00:34

Arrival Taxi

90.89 %

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 15 kt 13 kt min to max 24 kt	24		13 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 kt
58.86 %	Average g force -0.94 g -0.94 g min to max -0.94 g	-0.94		-0.94 g
Info	Average pitch angle -7.9 ° -7.9 ° min to max -7.9 °	-7.9		-7.9 °
Info	Average bank angle 180.0 ° 180.0 ° min to max 180.0 °	180.0		180.0 °

Takeoff on runway 29 at LLJR Jerusalem in the Boeing F/A 18E

89.81 %

94.43 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 29 at LLJR Jerusalem. Takeoff distance 576 m 29 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 142 kt. Local weather - Temperature 16 °C. Wind 1 kt at 269 °. Crosswind: 0 kt Headwind: 1 kt.

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 576 m using 29.36 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

79.3 %

Liftoff speed was 142 kn - Target 170 kn

Alignment

92.83 %

5.01 m left to 0.00 m left

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 29 LLJR Jerusalem.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

75 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 29 LLJR Jerusalem.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

0 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway XX at 3 miles west of Al Burayj (Gaza Strip, ) in the Boeing F/A 18E

Landing Score 47.76 %

Landing Summary

The Boeing F/A-18E aircraft approached Al Burayj in the Gaza Strip, experiencing a significant decrease in altitude from 47 feet above ground level (agl) to 0 feet agl, indicating a rapid descent. This descent was particularly concerning as it happened in 0 seconds, suggesting an unusually steep and accelerated approach.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft touched down 3 miles west of Al Burayj, but its touchdown speed was excessively fast at 561 knots. This excessive speed may be indicative of a pilot miscalculation, an issue with aircraft instruments, or an unexpected factor affecting the aircraft's speed. Furthermore, the touchdown rate was extremely heavy at -2,853 feet per minute (fpm), which may have put additional stress on the aircraft's landing gear and potentially led to reduced control over the aircraft's descent.

Fortunately, the touchdown distance was satisfactory at 279 meters, suggesting that the pilot managed to maintain control long enough to execute a relatively safe landing. This distance would have provided enough room for the aircraft to come to a stop, even with the excessive speed and weight of the touchdown.

The local weather conditions during the landing may have played a role in the aircraft's performance. A temperature of 15°C and relatively low wind speeds of 1 kilometer per hour (kt) in both headwind and crosswind directions would have likely facilitated a stable landing. However, factors such as the aircraft's instrumentation, pilot experience, or any equipment malfunctions might have contributed to the excessive touchdown speed and heavy descent.

After touchdown, the aircraft continued its rollout at a distance of 376 meters, eventually coming to a complete stop at an altitude of 0 feet above sea level (asl). While the landing rollout was successful, this excessive speed may have raised concerns about potential damage to the landing gear and runway.

In summary, the Boeing F/A-18E aircraft experienced a challenging landing at Al Burayj in the Gaza Strip. The excessive touchdown speed and heavy descent rate raise several concerns about pilot performance, aircraft instrumentation, or other factors contributing to this outcome.

37.19 %

Landing

Approaching touchdown 3 miles west of Al Burayj (Gaza Strip, ). Descent from 47 ft agl to 0 ft agl. A decrease of 47 ft in 0 seconds.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

0 %

Threshold speed was excessively high at 557 kt. Target 125 kt

Flare

0 %

Very poor landing flare