Approach Speed Calculator
SI
Imp
Imperial
Inputs
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Landing stall speed
(Vso)
kt
Reference factor
(k)
Common training arithmetic uses 1.3 x Vso, but aircraft-specific procedures control.
Steady wind
(W)
kt
Gust speed
(G)
kt
Results
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Target approach speed
62.5
kt
Pass
Also computed
Base reference speed
58.5
kt
Gust additive
4.0
kt
Target/stall ratio
1.39
Method notes
2 notes
Uses base speed = factor * Vso and gust additive = half the gust spread.
Aircraft manuals, operator procedures, runway length, conditions, gust limits and stabilized-approach criteria control actual approach speeds.
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