From b84eb0a0a8270ff9105fb4993e64e0a1c9fc4443 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:45:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add random/kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kden_analysis.md --- .../kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kden_analysis.md | 162 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 162 insertions(+) create mode 100644 random/kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kden_analysis.md diff --git a/random/kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kden_analysis.md b/random/kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kden_analysis.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2166c0f --- /dev/null +++ b/random/kdal_kdfw_flight_route_kden_analysis.md @@ -0,0 +1,162 @@ +# **Flight Route Analysis: Dallas (KDAL/KDFW) ↔ Denver (KDEN)** +*Comprehensive Comparison of Routes, Altitudes, Distances, and Operational Trends* + +--- + +## **1. Overview** +This document analyzes flight routes between: +- **Dallas Love Field (KDAL) and Denver International Airport (KDEN)** +- **Dallas/Fort Worth (KDFW) and Denver International Airport (KDEN)** + +Key metrics compared: +✔ **Most common routes** +✔ **Altitude profiles** +✔ **Distance efficiency** +✔ **Outliers & weather detours** +✔ **Aircraft preferences** + +--- + +## **2. KDAL (Dallas Love) ↔ KDEN (Denver)** + +### **2.1 KDAL → KDEN (Westbound)** +#### **Top Routes** +| **Frequency** | **Route** | **Altitude** | **Distance** | +|--------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------| +| 9 | `KKITY5 HUDAD NOSEW HALEN NIIXX3` | FL360-FL400 | **723 sm** | +| 7 | `KKITY5 HUDAD NOSEW KA39Y ZIGEE NIIXX3` | FL320-FL360 | 718 sm | +| 6 | `SWTSR7 ROLLS TOTOE HALEN NIIXX3` | FL260-FL400 | 734 sm | + +**Key Observations:** +- **KKITY5** is the dominant departure (used in ~60% of flights). +- **HALEN** and **ZIGEE** are primary arrival fixes. +- **Shortest route:** `ESNYE7 ROLLS HALEN NIIXX3` (**678 sm**). + +#### **Altitude Profile** +- **Most common:** FL360–FL400 (70% of flights). +- **Lower options (FL260–FL340):** Used for traffic or weather. + +--- + +### **2.2 KDEN → KDAL (Eastbound)** +#### **Top Routes** +| **Frequency** | **Route** | **Altitude** | **Distance** | +|--------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------| +| 23 | `SLEEK2 SLEEK KA39Y STNLI JFRYE5` | FL350-FL410 | **701 sm** | +| 9 | `SLEEK2 SLEEK NOSEW STNLI JFRYE5` | FL350-FL410 | 702 sm | +| 6 | `SLEEK2 SLEEK EZEEE STNLI JFRYE5` | FL350-FL390 | 702 sm | + +**Key Observations:** +- **SLEEK2** is the primary departure (85% of flights). +- **STNLI** is the critical Dallas waypoint. +- **Shortest route:** `SLEEK2 SLEEK KA39Y STNLI HERBZ1` (**679 sm**). + +#### **Altitude Profile** +- **Most common:** FL370–FL390 (optimized for fuel efficiency). +- **FL410:** Rare, used for traffic separation. + +--- + +## **3. KDFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) ↔ KDEN (Denver)** + +### **3.1 KDFW → KDEN (Westbound)** +#### **Top Routes** +| **Frequency** | **Route** | **Altitude** | **Distance** | +|--------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------| +| 25 | `HUDAD2 HUDAD NOSEW KA39Y ZIGEE NIIXX3` | FL280-FL340 | **679 sm** | +| 21 | `HUDAD2 HUDAD PNH ZIGEE NIIXX3` | FL280-FL380 | 690 sm | +| 17 | `LOWGN8 ROLLS TOTOE HALEN NIIXX3` | FL260-FL380 | 698 sm | + +**Key Observations:** +- **HUDAD2** is the dominant departure (60% of flights). +- **ZIGEE** is the primary arrival fix. +- **Shortest route:** `HUDAD2 NOSEW KA39Y ZIGEE NIIXX3` (**679 sm**). + +#### **Altitude Profile** +- **Most common:** FL280–FL380 (85% of flights). +- **FL260–FL300:** Used for traffic or climb constraints. + +--- + +### **3.2 KDEN → KDFW (Eastbound)** +#### **Top Routes** +| **Frequency** | **Route** | **Altitude** | **Distance** | +|--------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------| +| 94 | `SLEEK2 SLEEK EZEEE MDANO VKTRY2` | FL270-FL410 | **672 sm** | +| 8 | `SUDDZ1 SUDDZ CNX J15 CME BGS BOOVE7` | FL290-FL360 | 1007 sm | +| 8 | `SLEEK2 SLEEK EZEEE MDANO JOVEM6` | FL290-FL370 | 711 sm | + +**Key Observations:** +- **SLEEK2** is used in 95% of flights. +- **MDANO** is the key Dallas waypoint. +- **Shortest route:** `SLEEK2 EZEEE MDANO VKTRY2` (**672 sm**). + +#### **Altitude Profile** +- **Most common:** FL300–FL370. +- **FL410:** Rare, used for optimal winds. + +--- + +## **4. Key Comparisons** + +### **4.1 Distance Efficiency** +| **Route** | **Shortest Distance** | **Longest Detour** | +|--------------------|----------------------|--------------------| +| **KDAL → KDEN** | 678 sm | 1014 sm | +| **KDEN → KDAL** | 679 sm | 1007 sm | +| **KDFW → KDEN** | 679 sm | 957 sm | +| **KDEN → KDFW** | 672 sm | 1007 sm | + +**Takeaway:** +- **KDEN→KDFW is the most efficient** (672 sm). +- **KDAL routes are slightly longer** due to airspace constraints. + +--- + +### **4.2 Altitude Trends** +| **Direction** | **Typical Altitudes** | **Notes** | +|--------------------|----------------------|------------------------------| +| **KDAL → KDEN** | FL360–FL400 | High altitude for traffic separation. | +| **KDEN → KDAL** | FL370–FL390 | Optimized for fuel burn. | +| **KDFW → KDEN** | FL280–FL380 | More flexible lower options. | +| **KDEN → KDFW** | FL270–FL410 | Widest range. | + +--- + +### **4.3 Weather & Traffic Detours** +- **Common Detour Fixes:** + - **GNDLA/TBARR3** (southern Colorado) – Used for storm avoidance. + - **CNX/J15** (northern path) – Avoids mountain weather. +- **KDAL vs. KDFW:** + - KDAL has fewer detour options due to smaller airspace. + - KDFW flights more frequently use **LOWGN8** for weather reroutes. + +--- + +## **5. Recommendations** +### **Optimal Routes** +| **Direction** | **Best Route** | **Distance** | **Altitude** | +|--------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------|-------------| +| **KDAL → KDEN** | `ESNYE7 ROLLS HALEN NIIXX3` | 678 sm | FL360 | +| **KDEN → KDAL** | `SLEEK2 SLEEK KA39Y STNLI HERBZ1` | 679 sm | FL370 | +| **KDFW → KDEN** | `HUDAD2 HUDAD NOSEW KA39Y ZIGEE NIIXX3` | 679 sm | FL340 | +| **KDEN → KDFW** | `SLEEK2 SLEEK EZEEE MDANO VKTRY2` | 672 sm | FL340 | + +### **Avoid Unless Necessary** +- **SUDDZ1** routes (1000+ sm detours). +- **GNDLA/TBARR3** paths (add ~200+ sm). + +--- + +## **6. Conclusion** +- **KDFW offers more efficient routing** than KDAL due to larger airspace. +- **SLEEK2 (KDEN→KDFW/KDAL) and KKITY5/HUDAD2 (Dallas→KDEN) dominate.** +- **Altitude flexibility** is greater for KDFW flights. + +**Next Steps:** +- Wind-optimized routing. +- Real-time weather impact analysis. + +--- +**Document Prepared By:** [Your Name/Aviation Analyst] +**Date:** [Current Date] \ No newline at end of file