Aircraft Range Calculator
Estimate how far you can fly with your available fuel. Accounts for taxi/climb fuel, reserve requirements, and wind effects on range.
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Limitations
- This is an estimate based on constant fuel flow and groundspeed. Actual range varies with altitude, power setting, mixture, aircraft loading, and atmospheric conditions.
- Fuel density varies slightly with temperature. This calculator uses standard fuel weights (100LL: 6.0 lbs/US gal, Jet-A: 6.7 lbs/US gal). For precise weight-limited planning, use your aircraft's actual fuel density.
- This calculator does not account for climb fuel burn, which is typically higher than cruise fuel flow. Use the taxi/climb allowance field to account for this.
Why This Matters to Pilots
Understanding your aircraft's range is essential for flight planning, especially for cross-country flights. A headwind that reduces your groundspeed by 20% reduces your range by the same proportion — a fact that catches pilots off guard on long legs.
Always plan conservatively. The range shown here assumes constant cruise conditions. In practice, climb fuel burn, deviations, and holding all reduce your effective range. Carry more fuel than the minimum whenever possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This calculator is for educational and planning purposes only. Always refer to your aircraft's POH/AFM, current NOTAMs, and official weather briefings. No calculator is a substitute for pilot-in-command judgment or CFI guidance.
Last reviewed: July 2026
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