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Pilatus PC-12

The Pilatus PC-12 is a turboprop with up to 8 seats and 2,800 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.

436 live empty legs on EmptyJet

Seats
8
Range
2,800 km
Cruise
500 km/h
Hourly
$1,500
Pilatus PC-12

About this aircraft

The Pilatus PC-12 is the single-engine turboprop that redefined utility and executive travel—huge cabin door, short-field manners, and Swiss build quality in one pressurized airframe.

It moves people and cargo into airports many jets cannot use, which is why baseline PC-12s underpin the NG and NGX generations that still dominate the segment. Flexible interiors shift between executive seating and utility loads without changing the mission DNA.

The default single-engine turboprop when access and cabin volume matter most.

EmptyJet market activity

  1. On EmptyJet, the Pilatus PC-12 appeared in 15,479 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
  2. Its busiest corridor was Boise (BOI) to Spokane (SFF), listed 41 times over that period.
  3. Inventory spanned 10,283 routes and 5 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
  4. Priced Pilatus PC-12 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 3,175, with an observed range of USD 370–USD 27,202 (16,871 priced listings; a flight listed more than once counts each time).
  5. Typical missions ran about 439 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
  6. Right now, 436 empty-leg offers for this model are live on EmptyJet.

Performance

Category
Turboprop
Range
2,800 km
Cruise speed
500 km/h
Max speed
520 km/h
Takeoff runway
805 m
Landing runway
660 m
ICAO type
PC12

Cabin

Seats
8
Height
1.45 m
Width
1.52 m
Length
5.16 m
Cabin area
11.0 m²
Baggage
1.1 m³

Operating economics

Typical hourly cost
USD 1,500
Fuel burn
246 L/h (65 US gal/h)
Fuel cost / hour
USD 390
Manufacturer
Pilatus Aircraft

Best missions

  • Single-engine turboprop regional travel
  • Short-field passenger and cargo missions
  • PC-12 charter availability

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FAQ

How often does the Pilatus PC-12 appear on EmptyJet?

EmptyJet recorded 15,479 empty-leg offers for the Pilatus PC-12 from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.

Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Pilatus PC-12?

On EmptyJet, the busiest Pilatus PC-12 corridor was Boise (BOI) to Spokane (SFF), with 41 listings from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.

What is a typical empty-leg price for the Pilatus PC-12?

Priced EmptyJet listings for the Pilatus PC-12 show a median ask of USD 3,175 across 16,871 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.

What is the range of the Pilatus PC-12?

The Pilatus PC-12 has a published maximum range of 2,800 km.

How many passengers does the Pilatus PC-12 seat?

The Pilatus PC-12 is configured for up to 8 passengers.

What is the typical hourly cost of a Pilatus PC-12?

EmptyJet reference data places typical Pilatus PC-12 operating cost near USD 1,500 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.

How much fuel does a Pilatus PC-12 burn?

Reference fuel burn for the Pilatus PC-12 is about 246 liters (65 US gallons) per hour.

What runway length does a Pilatus PC-12 need?

Published takeoff runway requirement for the Pilatus PC-12 is about 805 m.

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