For landings, what is the minimum touchdown distance from the approach end?

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For landings, what is the minimum touchdown distance from the approach end?

When landing, there must be enough runway ahead to complete the flare, settle the airplane, and maintain control after touchdown. The 200-foot distance from the approach end is the minimum safe touchdown point. Touching down any closer would leave too little room to manage the flare and deceleration, increasing the risk of a hard or out-of-control landing. Distances like 500 or 1,000 feet describe typical targets for where you should aim to touch down, but they’re not the minimum. A touch down as close as 50 feet would be unsafe and impractical for most landings.

When landing, there must be enough runway ahead to complete the flare, settle the airplane, and maintain control after touchdown. The 200-foot distance from the approach end is the minimum safe touchdown point. Touching down any closer would leave too little room to manage the flare and deceleration, increasing the risk of a hard or out-of-control landing. Distances like 500 or 1,000 feet describe typical targets for where you should aim to touch down, but they’re not the minimum. A touch down as close as 50 feet would be unsafe and impractical for most landings.

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