Fuel Planning Calculator
Plan fuel requirements for a flight including trip, contingency, alternate, and reserve fuel. Verify legal fuel minimums per FAR 91.151/91.167.
Inputs
NM
kt
Light aircraft: 90–160 kt
gal/hr
C172: 8–10 gal/hr, C182: 12–14 gal/hr
gal
min
FAR 91: 30 min VFR day, 45 min VFR night/IFR
Results
Total Fuel Required
33.9 gal
Fuel Adequate?
Yes
Trip Fuel25.3 gal
Reserve Fuel7.5 gal
Extra Fuel Available14.1 gal
Extra Endurance85 min
Total Endurance4.65 hr
Cruise Time125 min
Estimated Fuel Cost$220.19
Point of No Return234 NM
Total Fuel Required
33.9 gal
Fuel Adequate?
Yes
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total trip distance and expected ground speed.
- Enter your aircraft's fuel burn rate from the POH.
- Enter how much fuel you'll have on board.
- Adjust reserve time for VFR day (30 min) or VFR night/IFR (45 min).
- Verify the result says 'Fuel Adequate' before departure.
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