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Pilatus PC-12/45

The Pilatus PC-12/45 is a turboprop with up to 8 seats and 2,940 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.

493 live empty legs on EmptyJet

Seats
8
Range
2,940 km
Cruise
518 km/h
Hourly
$1,550
Pilatus PC-12/45

About this aircraft

The PC-12/45 denotes an earlier PC-12 production standard with specific weight and equipment definitions in the type's long evolution toward NG and NGX generations.

Mission profile matches the broader PC-12 family: pressurized single-engine turboprop access to short runways with a cabin that flexes between passengers and cargo. Exact serial equipment varies, so treat listings as classic PC-12 capability.

Classic PC-12/45 for utility and executive hops into constrained fields.

EmptyJet market activity

  1. On EmptyJet, the Pilatus PC-12/45 appeared in 281 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
  2. Its busiest corridor was Nantucket (ACK) to White Plains (HPN), listed 21 times over that period.
  3. Inventory spanned 158 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
  4. Priced Pilatus PC-12/45 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 3,624, with an observed range of USD 306–USD 16,480 (346 priced listings).
  5. Typical missions ran about 482 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.

Performance

Category
Turboprop
Range
2,940 km
Cruise speed
518 km/h
Max speed
530 km/h
Takeoff runway
792 m
Landing runway
660 m
ICAO type
C25C

Cabin

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

Operating economics

Typical hourly cost
USD 1,550
Fuel burn
68 L/h
Fuel cost / hour
USD 408
Manufacturer
Pilatus Aircraft

Best missions

  • PC-12/45 turboprop regional trips
  • Short-field Pilatus utility missions
  • PC-12/45 niche charter

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FAQ

How often does the Pilatus PC-12/45 appear on EmptyJet?

EmptyJet recorded 281 empty-leg offers for the Pilatus PC-12/45 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.

Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Pilatus PC-12/45?

On EmptyJet, the busiest Pilatus PC-12/45 corridor was Nantucket (ACK) to White Plains (HPN), with 21 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.

What is a typical empty-leg price for the Pilatus PC-12/45?

Priced EmptyJet listings for the Pilatus PC-12/45 show a median ask of USD 3,624 across 346 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-12/45?

The Pilatus PC-12/45 has a published maximum range of 2,940 km.

How many passengers does the Pilatus PC-12/45 seat?

The Pilatus PC-12/45 is configured for up to 8 passengers.

What is the typical hourly cost of a Pilatus PC-12/45?

EmptyJet reference data places typical Pilatus PC-12/45 operating cost near USD 1,550 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.

How much fuel does a Pilatus PC-12/45 burn?

Reference fuel burn for the Pilatus PC-12/45 is about 68 liters per hour.

What runway length does a Pilatus PC-12/45 need?

Published takeoff runway requirement for the Pilatus PC-12/45 is about 792 m.

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