Operational flight plan

Operational flight plan (OFP) is a document is necessary to ensure that an aircraft complies with all operational regulations for a specific flight, provides the flight crew with vital information for safe conduct, and facilitates coordination with air traffic control (ATC).

OFP is a crucial document used by pilots to monitor flight progress, ensuring timely arrival and sufficient fuel. It also serves as an official record for audits or flight reconstructions. A well-prepared OFP enhances situational awareness and flight safety.

Generic Content

Operators use various formats, often computer-generated, for operational flight plans (OFPs), which may include the following parts:

• Aircraft registration
• Aircraft type and variant
• Flight date
• Flight identification
• Departure location
• Arrival location
• Route and segments with checkpoints/waypoints
• Planned cruising speed and expected wind components with estimated flying times between checkpoints/waypoints
• Safe altitudes and minimum levels
• Fuel calculations and estimated fuel remaining at each checkpoint/waypoint

See also

• Flight planning
• Flight plan - so-called ATC flight plan