Aircraft Performance Calculator

Calculate takeoff and landing distances with safety margins. Select an airport for current weather and runway data, or use the W&B calculator to determine your exact aircraft weight.

Flight Conditions

Aircraft

Airport (Optional) - auto-fills weather & runway data

Elevation: ft

Select Runway

Aircraft Weight (lbs) (Min: 1,500 lbs, Max: 2,300 lbs)

Click "Calculate Weight" for detailed weight breakdown

Pressure Altitude (ft) Field elevation or current pressure altitude

Temperature (°C) Current or forecasted temperature

Wind Component (kt) (+ headwind, - tailwind) Effective headwind/tailwind component on runway

Runway Surface

Available Runway Length (ft) (optional - for runway assessment) Leave empty to calculate distances only

Performance Results

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Select an aircraft and enter flight conditions to calculate performance.

About Performance Calculations

Data Sources

• Official Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) data
• Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS)
• Conservative safety margins applied
• Real-time weather integration

Safety Factors

• Takeoff: 25% safety margin (FAA recommended)
• Landing: 43% safety margin (accounts for pilot technique)
• Conservative modifier values used
• Includes runway surface adjustments