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Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a light twin piston with up to 10 seats and 1,398 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.

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Seats
10
Range
1,398 km
Cruise
259 km/h
Hourly
$868
Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

About this aircraft

The Britten-Norman Islander is a rugged piston twin engineered for short rough strips—island, bush, and utility passenger work where luxury is secondary to access.

It is legendary for operating into constrained fields that jets and many turboprops cannot use. Charter roles skew to tourism, inter-island links, and utility lifts rather than executive empty legs on jet boards.

Go-anywhere piston twin for short-field utility, bush flying, tourism shuttles, and island passenger missions.

Performance

Category
Light Twin Piston
Range
1,398 km
Cruise speed
259 km/h
Max speed
278 km/h
Takeoff runway
372 m
Landing runway
299 m
ICAO type
BN2P

Cabin

Seats
10
Height
1.27 m
Width
1.09 m
Length
4.60 m
Baggage
1.2 m³

Operating economics

Typical hourly cost
USD 868
Fuel burn
130 L/h
Manufacturer
Britten-Norman

Best missions

  • Islander short rough-strip hops
  • Utility and island passenger missions
  • BN-2 specialty charter

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FAQ

What is the range of the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander?

The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander has a published maximum range of 1,398 km.

How many passengers does the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander seat?

The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is configured for up to 10 passengers.

What is the typical hourly cost of a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander?

EmptyJet reference data places typical Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander operating cost near USD 868 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.

How much fuel does a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander burn?

Reference fuel burn for the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is about 130 liters per hour.

What runway length does a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander need?

Published takeoff runway requirement for the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is about 372 m.

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