Aircraft
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a turboprop with up to 8 seats and 3,341 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,341 km
- Cruise
- 537 km/h
- Hourly
- $1,700
About this aircraft
The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is the latest evolution of the world's most successful single-engine turboprop business aircraft.
Pilatus focuses the NGX on cabin comfort upgrades, advanced avionics, and the PC-12 family's hallmark short-field flexibility with lower fuel burn than comparable jets. It remains a favorite for operators serving secondary airports.
Choose it when jet speed is optional but runway access and economics are not.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX appeared in 940 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT), listed 7 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 807 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Pilatus PC-12 NGX empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 6,380, with an observed range of USD 549–USD 135,500 (1,017 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 954 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 30 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Turboprop
- Range
- 3,341 km
- Cruise speed
- 537 km/h
- Max speed
- 537 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 793 m
- Landing runway
- 661 m
- ICAO type
- PC12
Cabin
- Seats
- 8
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.52 m
- Length
- 7.00 m
- Cabin area
- 11.5 m²
- Baggage
- 1.1 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 1,700
- Fuel burn
- 72 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 432
- Manufacturer
- Pilatus Aircraft
Best missions
- Turboprop access to short and remote strips
- Efficient regional travel for 6–8 passengers
- Lower-fuel empty legs versus light jets on similar sectors
Sources
- Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus Aircraft
- Pilatus aircraft overviewPilatus Aircraft
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FAQ
How often does the Pilatus PC-12 NGX appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 940 empty-leg offers for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Pilatus PC-12 NGX corridor was Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT), with 7 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX show a median ask of USD 6,380 across 1,017 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 NGX?
The Pilatus PC-12 NGX has a published maximum range of 3,341 km.
How many passengers does the Pilatus PC-12 NGX seat?
The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is configured for up to 8 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Pilatus PC-12 NGX?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Pilatus PC-12 NGX operating cost near USD 1,700 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Pilatus PC-12 NGX burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX is about 72 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Pilatus PC-12 NGX need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX is about 793 m.
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