Photographs show a typical Pilatus PC-12. Your quote comes with pictures of the actual aircraft offered.
About the Pilatus PC-12
Its trick is versatility: a pressurised, executive-configured cabin with the short-field ability to use small airfields and grass strips that jets cannot touch. The oversized rear cargo door takes suitcases plus skis, golf clubs or bicycles. The newest NGX generation adds a BMW-designed cabin, larger windows and airline-grade avionics.
Typical missions
- UK regional hops into smaller airfields and private strips
- Ski transfers — skis and boot bags load through the cargo door
- Longer UK and near-European sectors where value matters more than pace
Pilatus PC-12 specifications
| Passengers | Up to 8 |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 285 kt (330 mph) |
| Range | 1,800 nm (3,350 km) |
| Cabin height | 4’10” (1.47 m) |
| Baggage | 40 cu ft |
| Maximum altitude | 30,000 ft |
| Crew | Two type-rated pilots |
| Engines | Pratt & Whitney PT6 turbine |
Type figures from the Charter-A fleet guides. Individual aircraft vary in seating and equipment; the quote for your flight gives the details of the aircraft offered.
How far does the Pilatus PC-12 fly?
Allowing a sensible margin on its 1,800 nautical mile maximum range, the Pilatus PC-12 typically flies non-stop from London to:
- Barcelona 620 nm · about 2 hr 40 min
- Palma de Mallorca 730 nm · about 3 hr 05 min
- Ibiza 760 nm · about 3 hr 15 min
- Rome Ciampino 780 nm · about 3 hr 20 min
- Lisbon 850 nm · about 3 hr 35 min
- Málaga 910 nm · about 3 hr 50 min
- Faro 930 nm · about 3 hr 55 min
- Helsinki 990 nm · about 4 hr 05 min
- Reykjavík 1,020 nm · about 4 hr 15 min
- Malta 1,130 nm · about 4 hr 40 min
- Athens 1,300 nm · about 5 hr 20 min
- Istanbul Airport 1,330 nm · about 5 hr 30 min
Non-stop range depends on the number of passengers, baggage and the winds on the day; longer trips simply add a short fuel stop. Flight times are approximate.
Other turboprops
| Aircraft | Passengers | Cruise | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Up to 8 | 285 kt | 1,800 nm |
| King Air 200 | Up to 8 | 270 kt | 1,500 nm |
| Piaggio Avanti II | Up to 7 | 402 kt | 1,470 nm |
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Pilatus PC-12 charter: your questions answered
How many passengers does the Pilatus PC-12 carry?
Up to 8 passengers, flown by two type-rated pilots. Seat numbers vary a little from one aircraft to another; your quote states the layout of the aircraft offered.
How far can the Pilatus PC-12 fly?
Its maximum range is 1,800 nautical miles (about 3,350 km). Non-stop range on a given day depends on passengers, baggage and winds.
How fast is the Pilatus PC-12?
It cruises at around 285 knots, about 330 mph.
How do I charter a Pilatus PC-12?
Tell Charter-A your route, date and passenger numbers using the form on this page, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094 at any hour. We check which aircraft are available for your dates and reply with options and one fully inclusive price, with photographs of the actual aircraft offered.