EGKK to EGKK Flight Report - Airbus A321

Flight from EGKK to EGKK

Friday, 21 February 2025 02:54

Minutes 25

38 nm

Fuel 1,160 kg

Airbus A321

Departure

EGKK

Gatwick, West Sussex, England

Altitude

194 ft asl

Weight

67,446 kg

Fuel

3,994 kg

Arrival

Runway 26L at EGKK

London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick West Sussex, England

194 ft asl

Altitude

66,286 kg

Weight

2,834 kg

Fuel

12 °C

Temperature

17 kt

Wind Speed

190.0 °

Wind Direction

7 kt

Headwind

16 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.24%

Enroute Score 100%

Arrival Score 98.48%

The flight began with an enroute climb from London Gatwick Airport, where the aircraft, an Airbus A321, lifted off from a height of 212 feet above sea level. The climb was steep, reaching an altitude of 2,917 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 5 nautical miles. This rapid ascent marked the beginning of the flight's journey.

As the aircraft leveled off, it entered a cruise phase, initially flying 2 miles west of Handcross in West Sussex, England. This level cruise lasted for 7 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 12 nautical miles. The flight then began its descent, starting over Fletching in East Sussex, England. The descent was equally as swift as the climb, with the aircraft dropping from 2,890 feet to 1,934 feet in just 2 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.

The aircraft then entered another level cruise phase, this time flying 1 mile northwest of Crowborough in East Sussex, England. This cruise lasted for 5 minutes, during which the aircraft covered a distance of 9 nautical miles. The flight then began its final approach to runway 26L at London Gatwick Airport, coming in from the east at a heading of 258.0 degrees and a distance of 4 nautical miles from the runway.

The landing was executed on runway 26L, which was 2,495 meters long. The threshold height was good, and the threshold speed was also satisfactory at 136 knots. However, the touchdown speed was a little fast, and the touchdown rate was firm at -387 feet per minute. The runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned from the centerline by 4.7 meters. The local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 12 degrees Celsius, with a wind speed of 17 knots from 190 degrees. The crosswind was 16 knots, while the headwind was 7 knots.

The total landing distance was 1,360 meters, which accounted for 55% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking 6 minutes to cover a distance of 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 38 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 25 minutes. The aircraft used 1,160 kilograms of fuel during the flight.

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Enroute Climb

100 %

Enroute climb started overhead EGKK London Gatwick Airport Gatwick (West Sussex, England). Climbing from 212 ft asl to 2,917 ft asl, an increase of 2,705 ft in 2 minutes and covering 5 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 193 kn 163 kn min to max 214 kn	163		210 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.7 °	1.9		1.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.08 g 0.87 g min to max 1.19 g	1.06		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,117 fpm -51 fpm min to max 3,050 fpm	76		-7 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,295 ft asl 212 ft asl min to max 2,919 ft asl	212		2,917 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 7.5 ° 2.2 ° min to max 11.5 °	6.0		2.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Battery Master On at 02:54:20
Info	Engine 1 Started at 02:54:20
Info	Engine 2 Started at 02:54:20
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 02:54:20
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 02:54:20
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 02:54:20
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 02:54:20
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 02:54:20
Info	Landing Gear Down at 02:54:20
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 02:54:20
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 02:55:01
Info	Landing Gear Up at 02:55:01

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 2 miles west of Handcross (West Sussex, England) and lasted 7 minutes, covering 12 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 2,920 ft asl 2,909 ft asl min to max 2,933 ft asl	2,915		2,921 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 210 kn 196 kn min to max 212 kn	211		196 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 14.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 30.1 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.06 g 0.96 g min to max 1.18 g	1.01		1.05 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 2.2 ° min to max 3.9 °	2.4		3.9 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead Fletching (East Sussex, England). Descent from 2,890 ft asl to 1,934 ft asl, a decrease of 957 ft in 2 minutes and covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 172 kn 137 kn min to max 198 kn	196		137 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 8.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 22.0 °	0.0		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.92 g min to max 1.10 g	0.92		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI -210 fpm -1,464 fpm min to max 128 fpm	-652		-11 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,986 ft asl 1,933 ft asl min to max 2,890 ft asl	2,890		1,934 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.0 ° -2.8 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.2		5.0 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 03:03:50
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 03:03:59
Info	Landing Gear Down at 03:04:45
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 03:05:00
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 03:05:06
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 03:05:22
100 %	Landing Lights at 03:05:37

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north west of Crowborough (East Sussex, England) and lasted 5 minutes, covering 9 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 1,903 ft asl 1,478 ft asl min to max 1,945 ft asl	1,933		1,478 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 140 kn 135 kn min to max 146 kn	137		143 kn
100 %	Average bank angle 2.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 13.2 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 3.9 ° 1.1 ° min to max 5.8 °	5.4		1.5 °

Arrival Final 4

100 %

Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,263 ft agl to 973 ft agl. A decrease of 290 ft in 25 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 141 kn 139 kn min to max 143 kn	143		139 kn
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 0.8 °	0.2		0.4 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -666 fpm -709 fpm min to max -640 fpm	-646		-670 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,122 ft agl 973 ft agl min to max 1,263 ft agl	1,263		973 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 1.5 ° min to max 2.0 °	1.5		1.8 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 961 ft agl to 630 ft agl. A decrease of 331 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.9 ° 2.8 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 135 kn min to max 138 kn	138		136 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.1		0.2 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.1 ° min to max 2.7 °	0.5		2.5 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.97 g min to max 1.05 g	0.97		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -734 fpm -870 fpm min to max -529 fpm	-690		-575 fpm
Info	Average altitude 785 ft agl 630 ft agl min to max 961 ft agl	961		630 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.8 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.9		2.4 °

Arrival Final 2

97.98 %

Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 619 ft agl to 336 ft agl. A decrease of 283 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.7 ° min to max 3.0 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		3.0 °
100 %	Average speed 136 kn 133 kn min to max 139 kn	135		136 kn
100 %	Heading variation -0.4 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.2 °	0.2		-0.4 °
89.92 %	Average bank angle 3.3 ° 0.2 ° min to max 6.7 °	2.5		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.10 g	0.98		0.97 g
Info	Average VSI -659 fpm -892 fpm min to max -334 fpm	-618		-334 fpm
Info	Average altitude 462 ft agl 336 ft agl min to max 619 ft agl	619		336 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.5 ° min to max 4.8 °	2.5		3.9 °

Arrival Final 1

99.91 %

Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 320 ft agl to 67 ft agl. A decrease of 252 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.0 ° min to max 3.5 ° Target 3.0 °	3.0		3.5 °
100 %	Average speed 137 kn 135 kn min to max 139 kn	138		137 kn
100 %	Heading variation 0.0 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.1 °	-0.1		0.0 °
99.57 %	Average bank angle 1.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 4.4 °	3.4		0.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.93 g min to max 1.03 g	1.01		1.02 g
Info	Average VSI -724 fpm -801 fpm min to max -478 fpm	-487		-732 fpm
Info	Average altitude 132 ft agl 67 ft agl min to max 320 ft agl	320		67 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.3 ° 1.1 ° min to max 3.5 °	3.5		2.6 °

Arrival Landing

95.45 %

Landing on runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport, runway length 2,495 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 136 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was good at 136 kn. Target 130 kn
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
81.79 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max 0.0 °	0.0		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.9 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	0.8		1.7 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.97 g min to max 1.10 g	1.02		1.03 g
Info	Average speed 136 kn 135 kn min to max 138 kn	136		136 kn
Info	Average VSI -562 fpm -730 fpm min to max -387 fpm	-730		-387 fpm
Info	Average altitude 26 ft agl 5 ft agl min to max 53 ft agl	53		5 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.7 ° min to max 4.1 °	2.7		3.6 °

Arrival Touchdown

96.61 %

Touchdown distance was good at 380 m. Touchdown speed at 136 kn was a little fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -387 fpm. Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 m from centreline. Local weather - Temperature 12 °C. Wind 17 kn at 190 °. Crosswind: 16 kn Headwind: 7 kn.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
90.12 %	Touchdown VSI was -387 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 380 m Target 457 m
100 %	Speed at touchdown 136 kn Target below 128 kn
93.9 %	Runway alignment max 4.72 m 4.63 m right	-4.68		-4.42 m
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.22 g 1.03 g min to max 1.34 g	1.03		1.23 g
100 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 135 kn 134 kn min to max 136 kn	136		136 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 3.3 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.6 °	3.6		2.9 °

Arrival Rollout

97.84 %

Total landing distance 1,360 m, 55 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 1,360 m 55 % of runway.
95.21 %	Runway alignment max 5.09 m 0.73 m left to 4.36 m right	-4.36		-1.89 m
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.95 g min to max 1.19 g	1.19		0.99 g
Info	Average speed 118 kn 67 kn min to max 128 kn	128		67 kn
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° -0.5 ° min to max 2.9 °	2.9		-0.5 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.3		0.1 °

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 44 kn

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 41 kn 25 kn min to max 59 kn	59		25 kn
Info	Average pitch angle -0.2 ° -0.8 ° min to max 0.0 °	-0.4		-0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.7 °	0.1		0.5 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.01 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 03:13:19

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 6 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 14 kn 2 kn min to max 25 kn	25		2 kn
100 %	Average speed turning corners 9 kn max 13 kn	0		0 kn
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 -0.1 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.3 °	-0.2		-0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.0 °
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 03:13:23
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 03:13:30
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 03:13:33
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 03:13:40
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 03:13:45
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 03:13:46
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 03:18:49

Takeoff on runway at in the Airbus A321

Landing on runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport in the Airbus A321

Landing Score 97.45 %

Landing Summary

The Airbus A321 successfully landed on runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport, achieving a high score of 97.5%. The aircraft approached the runway from the east, heading 258.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,263 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot maintained a good threshold height, which is a critical aspect of a safe landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft's threshold speed was recorded at 136 knots, which is within the acceptable range. However, the touchdown speed was slightly fast, indicating that the pilot may have been able to flare the aircraft more effectively to achieve a smoother touchdown. The touchdown distance of 380 meters was good, indicating that the pilot had sufficient control over the aircraft's descent.

The touchdown rate of -387 feet per minute (fpm) was firm, suggesting that the pilot had maintained a steady and controlled descent. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 meters from the centerline, which may have been due to a slight deviation in the pilot's alignment during the final approach.

The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were characterized by a temperature of 12°C and a wind speed of 17 knots from a direction of 190°. The crosswind component was 16 knots, while the headwind component was 7 knots. Despite these challenging conditions, the pilot was able to maintain control of the aircraft and execute a safe landing.

The total landing distance of 1,360 meters was 55% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance. This suggests that the pilot had effectively managed the aircraft's descent and touchdown, minimizing the amount of runway required to come to a stop. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control of the aircraft during the rollout phase and had brought it to a stop safely and efficiently. Overall, the landing was a success, with the pilot demonstrating good skills and judgment in executing a safe and controlled touchdown.

100 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,263 ft agl to 973 ft agl. A decrease of 290 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 3

Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 961 ft agl to 630 ft agl. A decrease of 331 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

97.98 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 619 ft agl to 336 ft agl. A decrease of 283 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Good heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

89.92 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

99.91 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 320 ft agl to 67 ft agl. A decrease of 252 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Excellent heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

99.57 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.45 %

Landing

Landing on runway 26L at EGKK London Gatwick Airport, runway length 2,495 m. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was good at 136 kn.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was good at 136 kt. Target 130 kt

Flare

81.79 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

IAS

Info

Pitch

Info

Descent Rate

Info

96.61 %

Touchdown

90.12 %

Touchdown rate was firm at -387 ft/m.

Speed

100 %

Touchdown speed at 136 kt was a little fast. Target below 128 kn

Distance

100 %

Touchdown distance was good at 380 m.

Alignment

93.9 %

Runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 4.7 m from centreline.

Bank

100 %

Bank angle 0.8 °

100 %

G 1.22 g

Bounce

100 %

No Bounce Detected

97.84 %

Rollout

Total landing distance 1,360 m, 55 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

Landing distance 1,360 m using 54.5 % of runway

Alignment

95.21 %

Runway rollout alignment was very good.

100 %

IAS

Info

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 6 minutes and covered 1 nm.

Landing Lights

100 %

Switched Off

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

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