KLGA to KDCA Flight Report - Airbus A320

Flight from KLGA to KDCA

Saturday, 06 September 2025 23:36

Minutes 63

234 nm

Fuel 5,804 lbs

Airbus A320

Departure

Runway 31 at KLGA

LaGuardia Airport

New York, New York, United States

Altitude

10 ft asl

Weight

142,773 lbs

Fuel

11,986 lbs

Temperature

66 °F

Wind Speed

7 kt

Wind Direction

10.0 °

Headwind

3 kt

Crosswind

6 kt

Arrival

Runway 01 at KDCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Washington Virginia, United States

10 ft asl

Altitude

136,970 lbs

Weight

6,182 lbs

Fuel

66 °F

Temperature

12 kt

Wind Speed

330.0 °

Wind Direction

11 kt

Headwind

5 kt

Crosswind

Flight Score 99.11%

Departure Score 100%

Enroute Score 99.33%

Arrival Score 98%

The flight in question was operated on an Airbus A320 from LaGuardia Airport (KLGA). The aircraft began by taxiing from the parking lot to the runway, taking approximately 30 minutes to cover a distance of 6 nautical miles.

Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft took off from runway 31, using a distance of 4,687 feet, which accounted for 67% of the available runway length. The aircraft lifted off at a speed of 143 knots. At the time of departure, the local weather conditions were mild, with a temperature of 70°F and a relatively light wind of 7 knots coming from a direction of 9°. The crosswind and headwind were 6 and 3 knots, respectively.

After taking off, the aircraft began its enroute climb, starting about 1 mile southeast of Port Morris. The climb took the aircraft from a starting altitude of 1,025 feet above sea level to a maximum altitude of 30,409 feet, an increase of 29,383 feet over a distance of 85 nautical miles. This took approximately 16 minutes.

During the climb, the aircraft underwent a short period of level cruise while overhead Paoli, Pennsylvania. The cruise lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 6 nautical miles. The descent from the climb started over KLQN Brandywine Regional Airport in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and lasted for 10 minutes. During the descent, the aircraft dropped from an altitude of 30,230 feet to 10,262 feet, a decrease of 19,969 feet over a distance of 61 nautical miles. From that point, the aircraft underwent another period of level cruise while 1 mile east of Butcher's Hill, Maryland. The cruise lasted for 2 minutes and covered a distance of 7 nautical miles.

The next segment of the descent started over Ferndale, Maryland, and took the aircraft from an altitude of 10,142 feet down to 3,440 feet, a decrease of 6,702 feet over a distance of 46 nautical miles. This took approximately 14 minutes. The aircraft again entered a period of level cruise while 1 mile northwest of MD97 Lanseair Farms Airport in La Plata, Maryland. The cruise lasted for 3 minutes and covered a distance of 11 nautical miles.

The final descent started over Accokeek, Maryland, and took the aircraft down from an altitude of 3,064 feet to 1,572 feet, a decrease of 1,492 feet over a distance of 7 nautical miles. This took approximately 3 minutes.

The aircraft then began its final approach to runway 01 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA). The approach was from the south and took place at a heading of 355.0°, with the aircraft approaching the threshold at an altitude of 1,544 feet above ground level (agl). The local weather conditions at the time of landing were mild, with a temperature of 66°F and a relatively moderate wind of 12 knots coming from a direction of 330°. The crosswind and headwind were 5 and 11 knots, respectively.

Landing took place on runway 01, which had a length of 7,184 feet. The threshold height was good, but the threshold speed was slightly above the target speed. The touchdown took place at a speed of 134 knots, which was a little fast. However, the touchdown rate was firm at -356 feet per minute (fpm). The runway touchdown alignment was very good, and the runway rollout alignment was excellent as well.

After landing, the aircraft taxied to the parking lot, taking approximately 4 minutes to cover a short distance. Overall, the flight covered a distance of 234 nautical miles and took approximately 63 minutes. The aircraft used 5,804 pounds of fuel during

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Departure Taxi

100 %

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 30 minutes and covered 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 12 kt 0 kt min to max 24 kt	3		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 5 kt max 7 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 0.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.7		0.6 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.1		0.6 °
Info	Battery Master On at 23:36:02
Info	Engine 2 Started at 23:36:02
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 23:36:02
Info	Navigation Lights Switched On at 23:36:02
Info	Landing Gear Down at 23:36:02
Info	Engine 1 Started at 23:37:09
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 23:40:20
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 23:41:38
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 23:41:39
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 23:42:31
Info	Beacon Lights Switched Off at 00:05:24
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 00:05:24
Info	Beacon Lights Switched On at 00:05:25
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 00:05:25

Departure Runway Entry

Entering runway 31 at KLGA LaGuardia Airport, Average speed was 12 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 7 kt 6 kt min to max 9 kt	6		6 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.8 ° 0.4 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.5		0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.6		0.3 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 1.00 g min to max 1.01 g	1.00		1.00 g

Departure Roll

100 %

Departure roll runway 31 at KLGA LaGuardia Airport. Takeoff distance 4,687 ft 67 % of runway. Liftoff speed was 143 kt. Local weather - Temperature 70 °F. Wind 7 kt at 9 °. Crosswind: 6 kt Headwind: 3 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Takeoff distance 4,687 ft 67 % of runway
100 %	Liftoff speed was 143 kt Target 151 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 8.8 ft 4.3 ft left to 4.5 ft right	4.2		-4.5 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.08 g	1.00		1.02 g
100 %	Takeoff Bounce
Info	Average pitch angle 0.9 ° -0.2 ° min to max 7.3 °	0.6		7.3 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.9 °	0.6		0.5 °

Departure Climb 1

100 %

Departure climb to 50 ft agl from runway 31 KLGA LaGuardia Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.1 °	0.0		0.1 °
100 %	Average speed 148 kt 143 kt min to max 152 kt	143		152 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.0 °	0.5		1.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.11 g 1.02 g min to max 1.13 g	1.02		1.13 g
Info	Average VSI 502 fpm 124 fpm min to max 960 fpm	124		960 fpm
Info	Average altitude 15 ft agl 0 ft agl min to max 44 ft agl	0		44 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 9.9 ° 7.5 ° min to max 11.9 °	7.5		11.9 °

Departure Climb 2

100 %

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 31 KLGA LaGuardia Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.1 ° 0.1 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.1		0.3 °
100 %	Average speed 152 kt 148 kt min to max 153 kt	152		148 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 1.0 ° 0.1 ° min to max 1.1 °	1.1		0.9 °
100 %	Average g force 1.12 g 0.96 g min to max 1.15 g	1.13		0.96 g
Info	Average VSI 1,480 fpm 981 fpm min to max 2,744 fpm	981		2,744 fpm
Info	Average altitude 102 ft agl 46 ft agl min to max 380 ft agl	46		380 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 13.6 ° 12.0 ° min to max 15.8 °	12.0		15.4 °
Info	Taxi Lights Switched Off at 00:07:37
Info	Landing Gear Up at 00:07:37

Departure Climb 3

100 %

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 31 KLGA LaGuardia Airport.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Heading variation 0.3 ° 0.3 ° min to max 0.4 °	0.3		0.4 °
100 %	Average speed 147 kt 145 kt min to max 148 kt	148		148 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.2 °	0.9		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.95 g 0.93 g min to max 0.97 g	0.96		0.97 g
100 %	Landing gear up
Info	Average VSI 2,539 fpm 2,274 fpm min to max 2,728 fpm	2,728		2,274 fpm
Info	Average altitude 706 ft agl 425 ft agl min to max 969 ft agl	425		969 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 15.1 ° 14.2 ° min to max 15.7 °	15.4		14.3 °

Enroute Climb

95.28 %

Enroute climb started 1 mile south east of Port Morris (New York, United States). Climbing from 1,025 ft asl to 30,409 ft asl, an increase of 29,383 ft in 16 minutes and covering 85 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
88.19 %	Average speed 258 kt 146 kt min to max 325 kt	148		300 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 10.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 25.9 °	0.2		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.90 g min to max 1.35 g	0.98		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI 1,984 fpm 514 fpm min to max 4,256 fpm	2,268		1,945 fpm
Info	Average altitude 10,435 ft asl 1,025 ft asl min to max 30,409 ft asl	1,025		30,409 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 6.5 ° 2.4 ° min to max 14.5 °	14.4		4.1 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 00:08:55
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 00:09:03
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:09:05
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 00:09:14
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 00:12:30
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:10:12
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:10:33
Info	Exceeded 250 kn below 10000 ft at 00:11:00

Enroute Level

100 %

Enroute level cruise started overhead Paoli (Pennsylvania, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 6 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 30,489 ft asl 30,366 ft asl min to max 30,788 ft asl	30,409		30,366 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 301 kt 298 kt min to max 303 kt	300		303 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.2		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 0.99 g 0.91 g min to max 1.02 g	1.00		1.00 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.4 ° min to max 4.1 °	4.1		0.5 °

Enroute Descent

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead KOQN Brandywine Regional Airport West Chester (Pennsylvania, United States). Descent from 30,230 ft asl to 10,262 ft asl, a decrease of 19,969 ft in 10 minutes and covering 61 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 282 kt 250 kt min to max 340 kt	304		282 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 11.6 °	0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.81 g min to max 1.17 g	1.00		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -2,274 fpm -4,929 fpm min to max -874 fpm	-1,006		-874 fpm
Info	Average altitude 21,275 ft asl 10,262 ft asl min to max 30,230 ft asl	30,230		10,262 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle -1.1 ° -5.1 ° min to max 1.5 °	0.5		1.2 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 2

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile east of Butcher's Hill (Maryland, United States) and lasted 2 minutes, covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 10,137 ft asl 10,123 ft asl min to max 10,164 ft asl	10,164		10,144 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 253 kt 249 kt min to max 268 kt	268		250 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 0.1 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.3 °	0.3		0.1 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.03 g	1.00		0.99 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° 1.9 ° min to max 3.0 °	1.9		2.6 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched On at 00:37:48

Enroute Descent 2

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead Ferndale (Maryland, United States). Descent from 10,142 ft asl to 3,440 ft asl, a decrease of 6,702 ft in 14 minutes and covering 46 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 231 kt 198 kt min to max 253 kt	250		200 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.2 ° 0.0 ° min to max 26.6 °	0.0		0.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.03 g 0.91 g min to max 1.14 g	1.00		1.12 g
Info	Average VSI -463 fpm -1,606 fpm min to max 23 fpm	-9		-125 fpm
Info	Average altitude 6,404 ft asl 3,440 ft asl min to max 10,144 ft asl	10,142		3,440 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.7 ° -0.4 ° min to max 6.6 °	2.7		6.6 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0

Enroute Level 3

100 %

Enroute level cruise started 1 mile north west of MD97 Lanseair Farms Airport La Plata (Maryland, United States) and lasted 3 minutes, covering 11 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average altitude 3,444 ft asl 3,070 ft asl min to max 3,506 ft asl	3,497		3,070 ft asl
100 %	Average speed 202 kt 199 kt min to max 204 kt	202		200 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 11.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 19.1 °	0.3		14.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.96 g min to max 1.07 g	0.98		1.04 g
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Average pitch angle 5.0 ° 3.2 ° min to max 5.5 °	5.2		4.4 °

Enroute Descent 3

100 %

Enroute descent started overhead Accokeek (Maryland, United States). Descent from 3,064 ft asl to 1,572 ft asl, a decrease of 1,492 ft in 3 minutes and covering 7 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 168 kt 142 kt min to max 205 kt	200		142 kt
100 %	Average bank angle 4.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 15.1 °	14.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.09 g	1.02		0.98 g
Info	Average VSI -623 fpm -1,031 fpm min to max 184 fpm	-385		-1,030 fpm
Info	Average altitude 2,385 ft asl 1,572 ft asl min to max 3,064 ft asl	3,064		1,572 ft asl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.8 ° 0.5 ° min to max 5.8 °	4.5		0.5 °
Info	Turn coordination 0 0 min to max 0	0		0
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 00:56:08
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 00:56:34
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 00:56:41
Info	Landing Gear Down at 00:57:16
Info	Taxi Lights Switched On at 00:57:37
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 00:57:45
Info	Flaps Position 5 at 00:57:57
100 %	Landing Lights at 00:58:35

Arrival Final 4

98.18 %

Approaching runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,544 ft agl to 1,010 ft agl. A decrease of 534 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
93.93 %	Approach angle 3.4 ° 3.1 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	3.6		3.1 °
100 %	Average speed 141 kt 137 kt min to max 143 kt	143		138 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.3 ° min to max -0.2 °	-0.2		-0.3 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.3		0.6 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.02 g	0.99		0.99 g
Info	Average VSI -1,221 fpm -1,337 fpm min to max -1,057 fpm	-1,057		-1,300 fpm
Info	Average altitude 1,286 ft agl 1,010 ft agl min to max 1,544 ft agl	1,544		1,010 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle -0.0 ° -0.6 ° min to max 0.5 °	0.4		0.5 °

Arrival Final 3

100 %

Approaching runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 988 ft agl to 630 ft agl. A decrease of 358 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.0 ° 2.9 ° min to max 3.1 ° Target 3.0 °	3.1		2.9 °
100 %	Average speed 141 kt 138 kt min to max 143 kt	141		141 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.3 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.3 °	-0.3		-0.4 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.6 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.6 °	0.0		0.3 °
100 %	Average g force 1.01 g 0.96 g min to max 1.06 g	1.04		1.00 g
Info	Average VSI -824 fpm -1,298 fpm min to max -583 fpm	-1,298		-788 fpm
Info	Average altitude 795 ft agl 630 ft agl min to max 988 ft agl	988		630 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 1.7 ° 0.6 ° min to max 2.2 °	0.6		1.6 °

Arrival Final 2

98.81 %

Approaching runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 617 ft agl to 278 ft agl. A decrease of 339 ft in 26 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 2.8 ° 2.5 ° min to max 2.9 ° Target 3.0 °	2.9		2.5 °
100 %	Average speed 140 kt 138 kt min to max 142 kt	139		140 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.4		-0.4 °
94.05 %	Average bank angle 2.1 ° 0.3 ° min to max 5.2 °	0.7		5.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.95 g min to max 1.04 g	0.99		1.04 g
Info	Average VSI -783 fpm -901 fpm min to max -705 fpm	-792		-835 fpm
Info	Average altitude 449 ft agl 278 ft agl min to max 617 ft agl	617		278 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 2.2 ° 1.0 ° min to max 3.1 °	1.7		3.1 °

Arrival Final 1

100 %

Approaching runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 266 ft agl to 66 ft agl. A decrease of 200 ft in 21 seconds.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Approach angle 3.3 ° 2.5 ° min to max 3.6 ° Target 3.0 °	2.5		3.6 °
100 %	Average speed 139 kt 136 kt min to max 140 kt	139		139 kt
100 %	Heading variation -0.2 ° -0.4 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.3		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 1.5 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.5		1.8 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 0.95 g min to max 1.07 g	1.07		1.05 g
Info	Average VSI -667 fpm -766 fpm min to max -313 fpm	-752		-648 fpm
Info	Average altitude 114 ft agl 66 ft agl min to max 266 ft agl	266		66 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.0 ° 2.0 ° min to max 4.3 °	3.6		3.2 °

Arrival Landing

95.81 %

Landing on runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, runway length 7,184 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 139 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Threshold speed was slightly above target at 139 kt. Target 131 kt
100 %	Target 50 ft agl
83.25 %	Landing and flare profile
100 %	Heading variation -0.1 ° -0.1 ° min to max -0.1 °	-0.1		-0.1 °
100 %	Average bank angle 0.4 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.7 °	1.7		0.0 °
100 %	Average g force 1.02 g 1.00 g min to max 1.07 g	1.05		1.07 g
Info	Average speed 138 kt 134 kt min to max 139 kt	139		134 kt
Info	Average VSI -496 fpm -645 fpm min to max -356 fpm	-645		-356 fpm
Info	Average altitude 24 ft agl 2 ft agl min to max 51 ft agl	51		2 ft agl
Info	Average pitch angle 3.8 ° 3.0 ° min to max 6.2 °	3.2		6.2 °

Arrival Touchdown

94.79 %

Touchdown distance was good at 1,411 ft. Touchdown speed at 134 kt was a little fast. Touchdown rate was firm at -356 fpm. Runway touchdown alignment was very good. Local weather - Temperature 66 °F. Wind 12 kt at 330 °. Crosswind: 5 kt Headwind: 11 kt.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
91.17 %	Touchdown VSI was -356 fpm.
100 %	Touchdown distance was 1,411 ft Target 1,500 ft
100 %	Speed at touchdown 134 kt Target below 129 kt
100 %	Runway alignment max 6.4 ft 5.5 ft right	-6.4		-4.2 ft
100 %	Average bank angle 0.8 ° 0.0 ° min to max 1.3 °	0.0		1.2 °
100 %	Average g force 1.23 g 1.07 g min to max 1.31 g	1.07		1.19 g
80 %	Landing Bounce
Info	Average speed 134 kt 133 kt min to max 134 kt	134		133 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 6.4 ° 6.2 ° min to max 6.6 °	6.2		6.6 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 01:00:27

Arrival Rollout

96.41 %

Total landing distance 5,333 ft, 74 % of runway. Runway rollout alignment was very good.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Landing distance 5,333 ft 74 % of runway.
92.02 %	Runway alignment max 21.2 ft 17.2 ft left to 4.0 ft right	-4.0		-1.4 ft
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.92 g min to max 1.17 g	1.17		1.01 g
Info	Average speed 110 kt 63 kt min to max 123 kt	123		63 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 3.5 ° -0.1 ° min to max 7.0 °	6.6		0.1 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.7 ° 0.0 ° min to max 2.7 °	1.1		0.4 °
Info	Strobe Lights Switched On at 01:00:28
Info	Strobe Lights Switched Off at 01:00:30

Runway Exit

Exiting runway, average speed 39 kt

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
Info	Average speed 27 kt 17 kt min to max 62 kt	62		18 kt
Info	Average pitch angle 0.3 ° -0.2 ° min to max 1.1 °	0.2		0.2 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.5 ° 0.2 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.3		0.2 °
Info	Average g force 1.00 g 0.98 g min to max 1.02 g	1.01		1.00 g

Arrival Taxi

100 %

Taxiing to the parking from the runway took 4 minutes and covered less than 1 nm.

Score	Description	Start	Profile	End
100 %	Average speed 7 kt 0 kt min to max 16 kt	16		0 kt
100 %	Average speed turning corners 6 kt max 9 kt	0		0 kt
100 %	Average g force 1.00 g 0.99 g min to max 1.03 g	0.99		1.00 g
Info	Average pitch angle 0.4 ° -0.5 ° min to max 0.8 °	-0.2		0.7 °
Info	Average bank angle 0.3 ° 0.0 ° min to max 0.8 °	0.2		0.1 °
Info	Landing Lights Switched Off at 01:01:30
Info	Flaps Position 4 at 01:02:32
Info	Flaps Position 3 at 01:02:35
Info	Flaps Position 2 at 01:02:42
Info	Flaps Position 1 at 01:02:45
Info	Flaps Fully Retracted at 01:02:54

Takeoff on runway 31 at KLGA LaGuardia Airport in the Airbus A320

100 %

Taxi

Taxiing from the parking to the runway took 30 minutes and covered 6 nm.

Taxi Lights

100 %

Switched On

Speed

100 %

Turn Speed

100 %

Bank

Info

Pitch

Info

100 %

Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Distance

100 %

Roll distance of 4,687 ft using 67.05 % of runway

Liftoff Speed

100 %

Liftoff speed was 143 kn - Target 151 kn

Alignment

100 %

4.3 ft left to 4.5 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 31 KLGA LaGuardia Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 2

Departure climb to 400 ft agl from 31 KLGA LaGuardia Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

100 %

Climb 3

Departure climb to 1,000 ft agl from 31 KLGA LaGuardia Airport.

Heading

100 %

Speed

100 %

Bank

100 %

Pitch

Info

Climb Rate

Info

Landing on runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the Airbus A320

Landing Score 96.75 %

Landing Summary

The recently executed Airbus A320 landing at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport showcased a high level of proficiency and precision. Beginning with the aircraft's descent, it was observed approaching the runway 01 from the south, at a heading of 355.0°, and was at a distance of 4 nautical miles away while maintaining an altitude of 1,544 feet above ground level.

As the aircraft initiated its landing sequence, it demonstrated good adherence to the desired flight path, successfully aligning itself to the runway's threshold. The aircraft's speed during the final approach and touchdown was noted to be slightly above the target threshold speed, registering at 139 knots. This minor deviation did not significantly impact the rest of the landing process.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed well, with the touchdown distance being recorded as 1,411 feet, far below the maximum allowable distance. However, the touchdown speed read 134 knots, which was slightly higher than the recommended speed. This could have resulted in a firmer touchdown rate, indeed observed at -356 feet per minute, yet overall still within acceptable limits.

Given the runway's length of 7,184 feet, the aircraft successfully utilized 74 percent of the runway, totaling 5,333 feet in length. During the rollout phase, the Airbus A320 remained well-aligned with the runway, a clear testament to the pilot's exceptional skills.

Furthermore, the local weather conditions posed minimal difficulties for the landing, with a moderate temperature of 66°F and moderate winds at 12 knots at 330°. This, combined with a moderate headwind of 11 knots, provided an excellent environment for the successful touchdown and subsequent rollout.

In summary, the Airbus A320 landed successfully at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with a landing score of 96.8%. The pilot's skills were evident throughout the landing procedure, as the aircraft adhered to a precise flight path and maintained alignment with the runway. Any minor deviations in speed were well within manageable limits, ultimately resulting in a proficient touchdown and subsequent rollout.

98.18 %

Final 4

Approaching runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from 4 nm to 3 nm. Descent from 1,544 ft agl to 1,010 ft agl. A decrease of 534 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

93.93 %

Poor descent path above glideslope limit

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

93.93 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 3

Approaching runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from 3 nm to 2 nm. Descent from 988 ft agl to 630 ft agl. A decrease of 358 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

98.81 %

Final 2

Approaching runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from 2 nm to 1 nm. Descent from 617 ft agl to 278 ft agl. A decrease of 339 ft in 26 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

94.05 %

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

100 %

Final 1

Approaching runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from 1 nm to 0 nm. Descent from 266 ft agl to 66 ft agl. A decrease of 200 ft in 21 seconds.

Glideslope

100 %

Excellent glideslope alignment

Heading

100 %

Great heading alignment

Glideslope

100 %

IAS

100 %

Heading

100 %

Bank

100 %

Descent Rate

Info

95.81 %

Landing

Landing on runway 01 at KDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, runway length 7,184 ft. Good threshold height. Threshold speed was slightly above target at 139 kt.

Height

100 %

Good threshold height. Target 50 ft agl

Speed

100 %

Threshold speed was slightly above target at 139 kt. Target 131 kt

Flare

83.25 %

Very good landing flare

Heading

100 %

Bank