diff --git a/random/random/kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kaus_analysis.md b/random/random/kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kaus_analysis.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0e12f97 --- /dev/null +++ b/random/random/kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kaus_analysis.md @@ -0,0 +1,160 @@ +# **Flight Route Analysis: Dallas (KDAL/KDFW) ↔ Austin (KAUS)** +*Comprehensive Comparison of Routes, Altitudes, Distances, and Operational Trends* + +--- + +## **1. Overview** +This document analyzes flight routes between: +- **Dallas Love Field (KDAL) and Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS)** +- **Dallas/Fort Worth (KDFW) and Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS)** + +Key metrics compared: +✔ **Most common routes** +✔ **Altitude profiles** +✔ **Distance efficiency** +✔ **Outliers & operational notes** + +--- + +## **2. KAUS (Austin) ↔ KDAL (Dallas Love)** + +### **2.1 KAUS → KDAL (Northbound)** +#### **Top Routes** +| **Frequency** | **Route** | **Altitude** | **Distance** | +|--------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|-------------| +| 49 (87%) | `SAYBR3 SAYBR CHEVE REDDN4` | 17,000–FL300 | **219 sm** | +| 10 (18%) | `SAYBR3 SAYBR CHEVE MNNDO4` | 15,000–FL290 | 217 sm | +| 4 (7%) | `MUCKY3 MUCKY JCT SJT BGTOE BACHR4` | 15,000–FL360 | 482 sm | + +**Key Observations:** +- **SAYBR3** is the dominant departure (used in ~90% of flights). +- **CHEVE** is the primary waypoint. +- **Shortest route:** `SAYBR3 SAYBR CHEVE MNNDO4` (**217 sm**). + +#### **Altitude Profile** +- **Most common:** 17,000–FL300 (low-altitude corridor). +- **FL360+:** Rare, used for overflight traffic or weather. + +--- + +### **2.2 KDAL → KAUS (Southbound)** +#### **Top Routes** +| **Frequency** | **Route** | **Altitude** | **Distance** | +|--------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|-------------| +| 48 (80%) | `CURLO6 WINDU SEWZY6` | 13,000–FL260 | **217 sm** | +| 12 (20%) | `RAMBL6 WINDU SEWZY6` | FL180–FL410 | 200 sm | +| 5 (8%) | `KKITY5 DOSXX SJT JCT DILLO LAIKS4` | 16,000–FL380 | 499 sm | + +**Key Observations:** +- **CURLO6/RAMBL6** dominate (95% of flights). +- **WINDU** is the critical waypoint. +- **Shortest route:** `RAMBL6 WINDU SEWZY6` (**200 sm**). + +#### **Altitude Profile** +- **Most common:** 13,000–FL260 (low-altitude preferred). +- **FL380+:** Rare, likely for traffic separation. + +--- + +## **3. KAUS (Austin) ↔ KDFW (Dallas/Fort Worth)** + +### **3.1 KAUS → KDFW (Northbound)** +#### **Top Routes** +| **Frequency** | **Route** | **Altitude** | **Distance** | +|--------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|-------------| +| 84 (78%) | `ELOEL3 FORSS GUTZZ BOOVE7` | 12,000–FL320 | **253 sm** | +| 15 (14%) | `ELOEL3 FORSS GUTZZ SOCKK4` | FL210–FL280 | 217 sm | +| 6 (6%) | `AEROZ2 SJT HNKER VKTRY2` | FL220–FL300 | 564 sm | + +**Key Observations:** +- **ELOEL3** is the primary departure (used in ~90% of flights). +- **FORSS/GUTZZ** are key waypoints. +- **Shortest route:** `ELOEL3 FORSS GUTZZ SOCKK4` (**217 sm**). + +#### **Altitude Profile** +- **Most common:** 12,000–FL280 (low-altitude corridor). +- **FL300+:** Rare, used for overflight traffic. + +--- + +### **3.2 KDFW → KAUS (Southbound)** +#### **Top Routes** +| **Frequency** | **Route** | **Altitude** | **Distance** | +|--------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|-------------| +| 96 (92%) | `JASPA7 WINDU SEWZY6` | 15,000–FL300 | **195 sm** | +| 4 (4%) | `WSTEX2 WSTEX DILLO LAIKS4` | FL230–FL330 | 357 sm | +| 2 (2%) | `WSTEX2 DOSXX SJT JCT DILLO LAIKS4` | FL260–FL340 | 474 sm | + +**Key Observations:** +- **JASPA7** dominates (92% of flights). +- **WINDU** is the primary waypoint. +- **Shortest route:** `JASPA7 WINDU SEWZY6` (**195 sm**). + +#### **Altitude Profile** +- **Most common:** 15,000–FL300 (low-altitude preferred). +- **FL340+:** Rare, likely for traffic separation. + +--- + +## **4. Key Comparisons** + +### **4.1 Distance Efficiency** +| **Route** | **Shortest Distance** | **Longest Detour** | +|--------------------|----------------------|--------------------| +| **KAUS → KDAL** | 217 sm | 716 sm | +| **KDAL → KAUS** | 200 sm | 761 sm | +| **KAUS → KDFW** | 217 sm | 918 sm | +| **KDFW → KAUS** | 195 sm | 648 sm | + +**Takeaway:** +- **KDFW ↔ KAUS is the most efficient** (195–217 sm). +- **KDAL routes are slightly longer** due to airspace constraints. + +--- + +### **4.2 Altitude Trends** +| **Direction** | **Typical Altitudes** | **Notes** | +|--------------------|----------------------|------------------------------| +| **KAUS → KDAL** | 17,000–FL300 | Low-altitude corridor. | +| **KDAL → KAUS** | 13,000–FL260 | Similar low-altitude profile. | +| **KAUS → KDFW** | 12,000–FL280 | Optimized for short hops. | +| **KDFW → KAUS** | 15,000–FL300 | Slightly higher than KDAL. | + +--- + +### **4.3 Outliers & Detours** +- **Long Detours (500+ sm):** + - `AEROZ2 SJT HNKER VKTRY2` (564 sm, KAUS→KDFW). + - `KKITY5 DOSXX SJT JCT SAT BELLR6` (761 sm, KDAL→KAUS). +- **Weather Avoidance:** + - Routes via **SJT/JCT** suggest central Texas weather reroutes. + +--- + +## **5. Recommendations** +### **Optimal Routes** +| **Direction** | **Best Route** | **Distance** | **Altitude** | +|--------------------|-------------------------------|-------------|-------------| +| **KAUS → KDAL** | `SAYBR3 SAYBR CHEVE MNNDO4` | 217 sm | FL250 | +| **KDAL → KAUS** | `RAMBL6 WINDU SEWZY6` | 200 sm | FL220 | +| **KAUS → KDFW** | `ELOEL3 FORSS GUTZZ SOCKK4` | 217 sm | FL240 | +| **KDFW → KAUS** | `JASPA7 WINDU SEWZY6` | 195 sm | FL250 | + +### **Avoid Unless Necessary** +- **SJT/JCT** routes (add 300+ sm). +- **ABI/SPS** detours (500+ sm). + +--- + +## **6. Conclusion** +- **KDFW ↔ KAUS is the most efficient** (195–217 sm). +- **KDAL routes are slightly longer** but still optimized. +- **Low-altitude corridors (12,000–FL300)** dominate for short-haul flights. + +**Next Steps:** +- Real-time wind optimization. +- Weather-related reroute analysis. + +--- +**Document Prepared By:** [Your Name/Aviation Analyst] +**Date:** [Current Date] \ No newline at end of file