Aircraft
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.
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 2,940 km
- Cruise
- 518 km/h
- Hourly
- $1,550
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
- On EmptyJet, the Pilatus PC-12/45 appeared in 367 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Nantucket (ACK) to White Plains (HPN), listed 25 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 197 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Pilatus PC-12/45 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 3,594, with an observed range of USD 306–USD 16,480 (432 priced listings; a flight listed more than once counts each time).
- Typical missions ran about 474 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
- 257 L/h (68 US gal/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
Sources
- Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus
- PC-12 overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Pilatus PC-12/45 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 367 empty-leg offers for the Pilatus PC-12/45 from January 1, 2026 through October 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 25 listings from January 1, 2026 through October 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 3,594 across 432 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-12/45?
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 257 liters (68 US gallons) 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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