Aircraft
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.
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- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 2,800 km
- Cruise
- 500 km/h
- Hourly
- $1,500
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
- On EmptyJet, the Pilatus PC-12 appeared in 13,426 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was San Carlos (SQL) to Palo Alto (PAO), listed 33 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 9,240 routes and 5 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Pilatus PC-12 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 3,188, with an observed range of USD 370–USD 27,202 (14,632 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 478 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 511 empty-leg offers for this model remain 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
- 65 L/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
Sources
- Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus
- PC-12 overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Pilatus PC-12 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 13,426 empty-leg offers for the Pilatus PC-12 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Pilatus PC-12?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Pilatus PC-12 corridor was San Carlos (SQL) to Palo Alto (PAO), with 33 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 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 3,188 across 14,632 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 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 65 liters 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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