Aircraft Range & Performance Calculator
Calculate practical range considering fuel capacity, fuel burn rates, required reserves, and payload weight. Analyze tradeoffs between range and payload capacity.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter aircraft fuel capacity, fuel burn rate, and cruising speed
- Set fuel reserve requirements (IFR, weather buffer)
- Specify payload weight or leave default
- View practical range calculations
- Analyze range vs payload scenarios
Aircraft & Fuel Specifications
Maximum fuel tank capacity
At typical cruise power setting
True airspeed in cruise
IFR: 45 min reserve; VFR: 30 min
Performance & Weight
Maximum zero-fuel weight
Aircraft gross weight limit
Passengers, crew, baggage weight
Average wind effect on route
Conservative range reduction (default 10%)
Practical Range Analysis
Usable Fuel
0 gal
Flight Endurance
0 hours
Gross Range
0 nm
Practical Range
Max Range (No Wind)
0 nm
With Headwind
0 nm
Conservative Estimate
0 nm
Weight Analysis
Fuel Weight
0 lbs
Total Weight
0 lbs
Weight Margin
0 lbs
Range vs Payload Scenarios
| Scenario | Payload | Fuel Available | Practical Range | Time Aloft |
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Disclaimer: These calculations are estimates based on standard assumptions. Actual range depends on weather, winds, aircraft condition, engine performance, weight distribution, and flying technique. Always consult aircraft POH (Pilot's Operating Handbook) for official performance data. Flight planning should always include adequate reserves and diversion airports. This calculator is for planning purposes only—not for flight planning compliance.
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