Flight Briefing

For flight AVA2361 from Des Moines Intl Airport to Charlotte/Douglas intl Airport

Step 1: Review basic flight data
Departure from Des Moines Intl Airport (KDSM):	22:15
Arrival in Charlotte/Douglas intl Airport (KCLT):	0:00
Equipment	MD-81
Distance / time	708.479 Nm / 1h45m
Step 2: Fuel consumption & weights
Operating empty weight	79700lb
Load	28208lb
Zero-fuel weight	107908lb
Trip fuel (2:02 hours)	12708lb
Reserves (1:00 hours)	6236lb
Take-off fuel (3:02 hours)	18944lb
Take-off weight	155060lb
Estimated Landing weight	142352lb
For more fuel calculation click here
Step 3: Weather Briefing
DES MOINES INTERNATIONAL, IA, United States (KDSM) 41-32N 93-40W 295M Jun 13, 2026 - 06:54 AM EDT / 2026.06.13 1054 UTC Wind: from the SSE (160 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 KT):0 Visibility: 10 mile(s):0 Sky conditions: partly cloudy Temperature: 64.0 F (17.8 C) Dew Point: 57.9 F (14.4 C) Relative Humidity: 80% Pressure (altimeter): 29.89 in. Hg (1012 hPa) ob: KDSM 131054Z 16005KT 10SM SCT250 18/14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP113 T01780144 cycle: 11 Sunrise: 10:43 Sunset: 01:46	CHARLOTTE/DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL , NC, United States (KCLT) 35-13N 80-57W 220M Jun 13, 2026 - 06:52 AM EDT / 2026.06.13 1052 UTC Wind: from the NW (320 degrees) at 3 MPH (3 KT):0 Visibility: 9 mile(s):0 Sky conditions: partly cloudy Temperature: 75.0 F (23.9 C) Dew Point: 68.0 F (20.0 C) Relative Humidity: 78% Pressure (altimeter): 29.98 in. Hg (1015 hPa) ob: KCLT 131052Z 32003KT 9SM FEW080 SCT250 24/20 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02390200 cycle: 11 Sunrise: 10:11 Sunset: 00:36
Step 4: Airport charts / NAV data
For KDSM airport chart click here	For KCLT airport chart click here
Step 5: Plan your route
Step 7: Enjoy your flight!