KDSM to KMDW Flight Report - Boeing 737-700

Flight from KDSM to KMDW

Saturday, 06 June 2026 20:22

Minutes 60

283 nm

Fuel 5,639 lbs

Boeing 737-700

Departure

Runway 23 at KDSM

Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Altitude

928 ft asl

Weight

115,576 lbs

Fuel

11,246 lbs

Temperature

83 °F

Wind Speed

0 kt

Wind Direction

0.0 °

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt

Arrival

Runway 04R at KMDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Illinois, United States

610 ft asl

Altitude

109,937 lbs

Weight

5,607 lbs

Fuel

75 °F

Temperature

0 kt

Wind Speed

0.0 °

Wind Direction

0 kt

Headwind

0 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 97.93%

Departure Score 94.64%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 99.14%

A Boeing 737 departed Des Moines International Airport, taxiing from the parking area to the runway took approximately 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nautical mile. The aircraft then began its departure roll on runway 23, accelerating to a liftoff speed of 138 knots. The takeoff distance was 3,965 feet, which accounted for 44% of the runway length. Local weather conditions at the time of departure were characterized by a temperature of 83°F.

As the aircraft climbed to cruising altitude, it passed through several phases of flight. The initial enroute climb started overhead Des Moines International Airport, where the aircraft ascended from 1,873 feet above sea level to 36,672 feet, a gain of 34,800 feet in 17 minutes and covering 111 nautical miles. The aircraft then entered a series of level cruises and descents, with notable segments including a descent from 36,393 feet to 23,618 feet in 5 minutes and covering 40 nautical miles, and a final descent from 22,980 feet to 10,143 feet in 9 minutes and covering 56 nautical miles. The aircraft's fuel consumption during this period was approximately 5,639 pounds.

The Boeing 737 eventually began its final approach to runway 04R at Chicago Midway International Airport, descending from 5,994 feet to 1,894 feet in 6 minutes and covering 13 nautical miles. The aircraft touched down on the runway at a speed of 124 knots, with a smooth touchdown rate of -147 feet per minute. The total landing distance was 3,223 feet, accounting for 61% of the runway length. Following a successful landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area, taking approximately 2 minutes and covering less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 283 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 60 minutes.

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Departure Taxi

90 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 4 kt 0 kt min to max 8 kt	0		5 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 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 0.5 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.0 °	-0.2		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.0 °
Info	Taxi Lights Off at 20:23:02
Info	Navigation Lights On at 20:23:02
Info	Beacon Lights On at 20:23:02
Info	Strobe Lights Off at 20:23:02
Info	Landing Lights Off at 20:23:02
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:23:02
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:23:02
Info	Parking Brake On at 20:23:02
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 20:23:50
Info	Parking Brake Off at 20:25:55
Info	Strobe Lights On at 20:30:27
Info	Landing Lights On at 20:30:29
0 %	Taxi Lights at 20:27:50

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 23 at KDSM Des Moines International Airport. Takeoff distance 3,965 ft 44 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 138 kt. Local weather - Temperature 83 °F. .

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 3,965 ft 44 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 138 kt Target 140 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 11.0 ft 8.7 ft left to 2.4 ft right	3.7		8.7 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.93 g min to max 1.15 g	1.00		1.15 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -5.6 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.2		-5.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.2 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.2		0.9 °

Departure Climb 1

98.88 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 KDSM Des Moines International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.2 °
100 %	Average speed 142 kt 138 kt min to max 145 kt	138		145 kt
95.53 %	Average bank angle 2.0 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.9		3.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.30 g 1.16 g min to max 1.43 g	1.16		1.43 g
Info	Average VSI 704 fpm 354 fpm min to max 1,180 fpm	354		1,180 fpm
Info	Average altitude 4 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 18 ft agl	0		18 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -9.9 ° -15.6 ° min to max -5.8 °	-5.8		-15.6 °

Departure Climb 2

96.47 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 KDSM Des Moines International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 145 kt 142 kt min to max 146 kt	145		142 kt
85.89 %	Average bank angle 4.7 ° 3.8 ° min to max 7.4 °	3.8		7.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.37 g 1.05 g min to max 1.42 g	1.42		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI 2,000 fpm 1,215 fpm min to max 4,301 fpm	1,215		4,301 fpm
Info	Average altitude 53 ft agl 19 ft agl min to max 256 ft agl	19		256 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -18.2 ° -23.3 ° min to max -15.7 °	-15.7		-23.3 °

Departure Climb 3

87.87 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 KDSM Des Moines International Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 2.1 ° 0.9 ° min to max 3.0 °	0.9		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 132 kt 128 kt min to max 139 kt	139		136 kt
89.34 %	Average bank angle 4.5 ° 0.8 ° min to max 6.0 °	6.0		5.4 °
100 %	Average g force 0.83 g 0.73 g min to max 0.96 g	0.96		0.92 g
0 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,714 fpm 830 fpm min to max 4,533 fpm	4,506		830 fpm
Info	Average altitude 698 ft agl 332 ft agl min to max 918 ft agl	332		918 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -14.4 ° -23.3 ° min to max -7.1 °	-23.3		-7.1 °
Info	Gear Not Retracted at 20:32:07

Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead KDSM Des Moines International Airport Des Moines (Iowa, United States). Climbing from 1,873 ft asl to 36,672 ft asl, an increase of 34,800 ft in 17 minutes and covering 111 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 230 kt 138 kt min to max 298 kt	138		247 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.1 °	4.8		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.77 g min to max 1.21 g	0.95		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI 1,758 fpm -1,274 fpm min to max 3,700 fpm	714		-1,274 fpm
Info	Average altitude 13,332 ft asl 1,873 ft asl min to max 37,007 ft asl	1,873		36,672 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -4.8 ° -12.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	-6.8		1.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 20:33:27
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 20:34:09
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 20:34:10
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 20:34:15
Info	Landing Lights Off at 20:36:25

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead 8IA2 Port Paradise Farms Airport Winfield (Iowa, United States). Descent from 36,393 ft asl to 23,618 ft asl, a decrease of 12,774 ft in 5 minutes and covering 40 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 278 kt 247 kt min to max 287 kt	247		285 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 9.9 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.91 g min to max 1.11 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -2,234 fpm -3,060 fpm min to max -1,532 fpm	-1,532		-2,171 fpm
Info	Average altitude 28,313 ft asl 23,618 ft asl min to max 36,393 ft asl	36,393		23,618 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 1.3 ° min to max 3.6 °	1.3		2.8 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead LL18 Ernest E Orwig Airport North Henderson (Illinois, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 11 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 23,028 ft asl 22,994 ft asl min to max 23,269 ft asl	23,269		23,001 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 284 kt 279 kt min to max 286 kt	283		286 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 0.98 g 0.87 g min to max 1.10 g	1.07		1.10 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 0.2 ° -0.5 ° min to max 2.5 °	2.5		-0.4 °

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started 7 miles south west of Galva (Illinois, United States). Descent from 22,980 ft asl to 10,143 ft asl, a decrease of 12,837 ft in 9 minutes and covering 56 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 281 kt 245 kt min to max 289 kt	284		251 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.3 °	0.0		6.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.92 g min to max 1.16 g	0.92		0.95 g
Info	Average VSI -1,616 fpm -2,349 fpm min to max 74 fpm	-756		-917 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15,848 ft asl 10,143 ft asl min to max 22,980 ft asl	22,980		10,143 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.2		0.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 5 miles south east of Deer Park (Illinois, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 10,032 ft asl 9,990 ft asl min to max 10,126 ft asl	10,126		10,000 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 243 kt 239 kt min to max 251 kt	251		240 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.2 °	7.7		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.12 g	1.00		1.01 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -0.9 ° -2.1 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.5		-1.4 °
Info	Landing Lights On at 21:06:04

Enroute Descent 3

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles south east of 22LL Pike's Airport Ottawa (Illinois, United States). Descent from 9,999 ft asl to 6,989 ft asl, a decrease of 3,010 ft in 3 minutes and covering 16 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 237 kt 233 kt min to max 241 kt	241		237 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 3.0 ° 0.0 ° min to max 8.4 °	0.1		7.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.89 g min to max 1.17 g	0.97		1.17 g
Info	Average VSI -685 fpm -1,726 fpm min to max 34 fpm	34		-7 fpm
Info	Average altitude 8,319 ft asl 6,989 ft asl min to max 10,002 ft asl	9,999		6,989 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -2.0 ° min to max 2.0 °	-1.2		-2.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile south of 53IS Franklin Hospital Heliport Benton (Illinois, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 6,991 ft asl 6,925 ft asl min to max 7,001 ft asl	7,000		6,925 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 239 kt 237 kt min to max 241 kt	238		237 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.6 ° 0.5 ° min to max 3.7 °	0.6		1.6 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.86 g min to max 1.04 g	0.94		0.93 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -1.6 ° min to max -0.0 °	-1.2		-0.0 °

Enroute Descent 4

100 %

Enroute descent started 3 miles west of Minooka (Illinois, United States). Descent from 6,787 ft asl to 5,997 ft asl, a decrease of 790 ft in 2 minutes and covering 8 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 238 kt 233 kt min to max 242 kt	233		239 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 8.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 15.2 °	1.0		0.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.04 g 0.95 g min to max 1.13 g	0.97		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -612 fpm -1,528 fpm min to max 71 fpm	-1,135		34 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6,096 ft asl 5,992 ft asl min to max 6,787 ft asl	6,787		5,997 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.6 ° min to max 1.8 °	0.9		-1.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 4

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north east of Shorewood (Illinois, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 6,000 ft asl 5,998 ft asl min to max 6,004 ft asl	6,000		6,000 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 221 kt 177 kt min to max 242 kt	240		177 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 7.1 °	0.3		7.1 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.92 g min to max 1.04 g	1.01		0.92 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle -1.4 ° -2.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-1.3		-0.2 °
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 21:15:34
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 21:16:00

Enroute Descent 5

100 %

Enroute descent started 2 miles south east of Lockport (Illinois, United States). Descent from 5,994 ft asl to 1,894 ft asl, a decrease of 4,100 ft in 6 minutes and covering 13 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 138 kt 126 kt min to max 176 kt	176		128 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 6.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 27.9 °	9.9		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.93 g min to max 1.16 g	0.93		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -712 fpm -1,290 fpm min to max -100 fpm	-426		-676 fpm
Info	Average altitude 3,745 ft asl 1,894 ft asl min to max 5,994 ft asl	5,994		1,894 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.5 ° -2.9 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.3		-0.4 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Landing Gear Down at 21:16:25
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 21:16:37
Info	Flaps Position 7 at 21:17:04

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,276 ft agl to 974 ft agl. A decrease of 302 ft in 28 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 128 kt 127 kt min to max 129 kt	128		127 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -660 fpm -759 fpm min to max -543 fpm	-696		-543 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,124 ft agl 974 ft agl min to max 1,276 ft agl	1,276		974 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.6 ° -1.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.4		-0.8 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 965 ft agl to 654 ft agl. A decrease of 311 ft in 29 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 128 kt 127 kt min to max 129 kt	127		127 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.3		0.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -652 fpm -744 fpm min to max -525 fpm	-528		-620 fpm
Info	Average altitude 810 ft agl 654 ft agl min to max 965 ft agl	965		654 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.4 ° -0.9 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.9		-0.5 °

Arrival Final 2

100 %

Approaching runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 644 ft agl to 332 ft agl. A decrease of 312 ft in 28 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.8 °
100 %	Average speed 128 kt 127 kt min to max 130 kt	127		130 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.2		0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.5 °	0.4		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.03 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -686 fpm -770 fpm min to max -592 fpm	-625		-676 fpm
Info	Average altitude 491 ft agl 332 ft agl min to max 644 ft agl	644		332 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.3 ° -1.1 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.3		0.0 °

Arrival Final 1

99.86 %

Approaching runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 320 ft agl to 79 ft agl. A decrease of 241 ft in 22 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.6 ° 2.6 ° min to max 2.8 ° Target 3.0 °	2.8		2.7 °
100 %	Average speed 133 kt 130 kt min to max 134 kt	130		133 kt
100 %	Heading variation 0.2 ° -0.0 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
99.3 %	Average bank angle 2.5 ° 0.1 ° min to max 3.3 °	1.4		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.97 g min to max 1.09 g	0.98		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -631 fpm -772 fpm min to max -505 fpm	-669		-505 fpm
Info	Average altitude 126 ft agl 79 ft agl min to max 320 ft agl	320		79 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.1 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.3		-0.8 °

Arrival Landing

97.1 %

Landing on runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport, runway length 5,287 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 133 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 133 kt. Target 130 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
88.86 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.1 °
98.82 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.4 °	2.4		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.95 g min to max 1.28 g	1.06		0.95 g
Info	Average speed 130 kt 124 kt min to max 133 kt	133		124 kt
Info	Average VSI -337 fpm -504 fpm min to max -147 fpm	-504		-147 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl -5 ft agl min to max 42 ft agl	42		-5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.7 ° -2.8 ° min to max 0.4 °	-0.9		0.4 °

Arrival Touchdown

98.17 %

Touchdown point was 415 ft beyond the touchdown zone. Touchdown speed at 124 kt was good. Touchdown rate was smooth at -147 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 75 °F. .

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
98.37 %	Touchdown VSI was -147 fpm.
90.17 %	Touchdown distance was 1,795 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 124 kt Target below 144 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 8.2 ft 6.3 ft right	-4.7		-8.2 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.4		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.11 g	0.95		1.02 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 124 kt 123 kt min to max 124 kt	124		123 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.4		0.9 °

Arrival Rollout

97.98 %

Total landing distance 3,223 ft, 61 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 3,223 ft 61 % of runway.
95.5 %	Runway alignment max 14.0 ft 0.0 ft left to 14.0 ft right	-8.0		-0.1 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.04 g	1.04		0.97 g
Info	Average speed 56 kt 31 kt min to max 60 kt	60		31 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 1.0 ° 0.8 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.8		1.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.5 ° min to max 1.4 °	0.9		1.2 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 23 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 8 kt 2 kt min to max 27 kt	27		2 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.6 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.0 °	1.0		0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.4		0.1 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.01 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 21:24:25

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 2 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 1 kt 0 kt min to max 3 kt	3		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 0 kt max 0 kt	0		0 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 0.4 ° 0.4 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.4		0.4 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.1 °
Info	Strobe Lights Off at 21:26:27
Info	Parking Brake On at 21:26:27
Info	Landing Lights Off at 21:26:31

Takeoff on runway 23 at KDSM Des Moines International Airport in the B737

94.64 %

90 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 7 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Taxi Lights

0 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Departure roll runway 23 at KDSM Des Moines International Airport. Takeoff distance 3,965 ft 44 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 138 kt. Local weather - Temperature 83 °F. .

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 3,965 ft using 44.21 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 138 kn - Target 140 kn

Alignment

100 %

8.7 ft left to 2.4 ft right

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

Strobe Lights

100 %

Switched On

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched On

100 %

Speed

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

98.88 %

Climb 1

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 23 KDSM Des Moines International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

95.53 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

96.47 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 23 KDSM Des Moines International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

85.89 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

87.87 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 23 KDSM Des Moines International Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

89.34 %

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport in the B737

Landing Score 98.28 %

Landing Summary

The aircraft touched down on runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport with a satisfactory approach quality, characterized by a stable and controlled descent. The threshold height was good, allowing the crew to maintain a safe margin above the runway surface. The threshold speed of 133 kt was also within the acceptable range, indicating a well-executed approach.

As the aircraft made contact with the runway, the touchdown point was located 415 ft beyond the touchdown zone, which is slightly beyond the ideal position. However, the touchdown speed of 124 kt was good, and the touchdown rate of -147 fpm was smooth, indicating a controlled and gentle touchdown. The runway touchdown alignment was very good, with the aircraft centered on the runway centerline. The local weather conditions, with a temperature of 75 °F, did not pose any significant challenges to the landing.

The aircraft rolled out on the runway with a total distance of 3,223 ft, which represents 61% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, with the aircraft remaining centered on the runway centerline throughout the rollout phase. Overall, the landing was considered satisfactory, with a score of 98.3% reflecting the crew's proficiency and adherence to standard operating procedures.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,276 ft agl to 974 ft agl. A decrease of 302 ft in 28 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 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 965 ft agl to 654 ft agl. A decrease of 311 ft in 29 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 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 644 ft agl to 332 ft agl. A decrease of 312 ft in 28 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.86 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 320 ft agl to 79 ft agl. A decrease of 241 ft in 22 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

99.3 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.1 %

Landing

Landing on runway 04R at KMDW Chicago Midway International Airport, runway length 5,287 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 133 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 133 kt. Target 130 kt

Flare

88.86 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank