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Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Pilatus's single-engine turboprop, with a 16 ft 11 in cabin, an enclosed lavatory, a baggage hold you can reach in flight and approval for unpaved strips.

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Passengers
6 to 8 (max 9)
Range
1,803 nm
Cruise
290 kts
On charter in Canada
79 aircraft
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Overview

What is the Pilatus PC-12 NGX?

The Pilatus PC-12 is a pressurized single-engine turboprop that seats 6 to 9 passengers and flies about 1,800 nm. Pilatus had delivered over 2,200 by late 2025, and the PC-12 PRO replaced the PC-12 NGX on the line that year. A big cargo door and approval for grass and gravel strips make it a common choice for trips to small airfields.

Up to 9 passengers in a cabin 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m) long, 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) wide and 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) tall. Charter aircraft usually seat 6 or 8.

1,803 nm of range with 4 passengers and NBAA reserves, and a top cruise speed of 290 kts on the PC-12 NGX.

A 40 cu ft baggage hold inside the cabin that you can reach in flight, and a 53 by 52 in cargo door.

Landing gear built for grass, gravel, dirt and snow strips, and a take-off distance of 2,485 ft at maximum weight.

79 fly with 25 operators holding a Canadian air licence and Transport Canada air operator certificate, based in Alma, Azilda, Blind River, Cambridge, Cheltenham, Chibougamau, L'Ancienne-Lorette, Lac Du Bonnet, Laval, London, Mississauga, Mount Hope, Québec, Saint-Hubert, Saskatoon, St-Hubert, St. Andrews, Thornhill, Thunder Bay and Toronto. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.

Specifications

Pilatus PC-12 NGX specifications

Manufacturer and regulator figures for the PC-12 NGX, checked October 2026. Range assumes PC-12 NGX figures: 4 passengers (800 lb payload), long-range cruise, FL300, ISA, NBAA IFR reserves with 100 nm alternate, single pilot (Pilatus PC-12 NGX factsheet); real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.

SpecificationPC-12 NGX
Pilatus
Performance
Range1,803 nm (3,339 km)
High-speed cruise290 kts
Maximum altitude30,000 ft
Take-off distance2,485 ft
Landing distance2,170 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats6 to 8
Maximum seats9
Cabin length16 ft 11 in (5.16 m)
Cabin width5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Cabin height4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)
Cabin volume330 cu ft
Baggage40 cu ft, reachable in flight
Engines and weights
Engines1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP (1,200 shp takeoff, flat rated)
Maximum take-off weight10,450 lb
Fuel capacity2,704 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered2020
In productionYes
New price$6.2M (2024)
Pre-owned price$2.8M to $5.6M
Operating cost per hour$1,735

Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.

Sources:GlobalAir: Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs. Daher TBM 960, speed or the room to use it, Rob Hoffman (Jun 2026)Aviation Safety Network: Pilatus PC-12 occurrencesAOPA: Pilatus unveils PC-12 Pro (Mar 2025)Pilatus PC-12 NGX Factsheet (PILL219E), Pilatus Aircraft LtdPilatus: PC-12 NGX Just the Facts (2024)CRAFT: Pilatus PC-12 NGX ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)NTSB: Aircraft accident report AAR-11/05, loss of control while maneuvering, Pilatus PC-12/45 N128CM, Butte, Montana, 22 March 2009 (2011)Wikipedia: Pilatus PC-12AIN: PC-12 Pro is first aircraft certified with G3000 Prime (Mar 2025)NTSB: Preliminary report on South Dakota crash investigation, Pilatus PC-12 N56KJ, Chamberlain (Dec 2019)

Fuel burn and CO2

The PC-12 NGX burns about 69 US gallons (209 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 0.7 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.

FlightFuelCO2
1 flight hour210 kg0.7 tonnes
3 flight hours630 kg2.0 tonnes
8 flight hours1,670 kg5.3 tonnes

Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.

Sources:CRAFT: Pilatus PC-12 NGX ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)

Interior

PC-12 NGX interior and cabin layout

Pilatus offers the PC-12 as a 6-seat executive cabin, a 6 plus 2 cabin with two quick-release seats, a 4 plus 4 cabin and a commuter cabin of up to 9 seats. Most charter aircraft have a four-seat club, an enclosed lavatory at the front and a baggage area at the back. Airline and shuttle operators such as Rise Air fly 9-seat commuter cabins. Every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm the seat map with each quote. The layouts below come from sales sheets of real aircraft.

Inside the PC-12 NGX

PC-12 PRO cabin seats. Photo: New York-air, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized
Executive cabin with a club of four. Photo: JetRequest.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized
Executive cabin with a wood bulkhead. Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY 4.0, resized
Flight deck of an earlier PC-12. Photo: EDVK, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized

Cabin layouts

6 seats in a club of four plus two aft seatsDaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward cabinCredenzaClub4 seatsAft cabin2 seats
Forward cabin
  • Private lavatory at the front of the cabin
  • Refreshment center with coffee carafe, ice drawer and condiment drawer
Club
  • Four-place club
Aft cabin
  • Two forward-facing seats
  • Room for two more standard seats, for 8 in all
  • Baggage hold behind, reachable in flight
8 seats, executive 6 plus 2DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageClub4 seatsAft cabin4 seats
Club
  • Four-place club with two fold-out side ledge tables
  • Refreshment center forward
Aft cabin
  • Four forward-facing seats, two of them the optional extra pair
  • Cargo bay behind, reachable in flight
4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) wide

How big is the cabin?

4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) tall and 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) wide: most adults stoop slightly in the aisle. The cabin runs 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m), 330 cu ft in all.

Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.

Cabin size

16 ft 11 in (5.16 m) long, 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) wide and 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) tall: 330 cu ft of cabin space.

Galley

A refreshment center at the front of the cabin on executive aircraft, not a full galley. One 2015 aircraft has a coffee carafe, ice drawer, condiment drawer and trash bin. One 2022 PC-12 NGX has two refreshment cabinets.

Lavatories

One, enclosed. On the PC-12 NGX it is a flushing lavatory with hard doors at the front of the cabin. Some older PC-12 NG aircraft have a chemical toilet.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Varies by aircraft. Sales sheets show Gogo Avance L3 Wi-Fi on a 2024 PC-12 NGX, Gogo Biz ATG-5000 on a 2016 PC-12 NG, an Aerowave 100 Wi-Fi system on a 2022 NGX and an Iridium phone on another 2022 NGX. PlaneSense says its whole PC-12 fleet has internet. We confirm the system for your aircraft.

Baggage

A 40 cu ft baggage compartment at the back of the cabin, inside the pressurized and heated area, so you can reach your bags in flight. Bulky items load through a 53 by 52 in cargo door.

Cabin updates

PC-12 NGX: Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP engine with digital engine control and autothrottle, and windows 10% larger than on the PC-12 NG. PC-12 PRO: Garmin G3000 Prime flight deck with three 14 in touchscreens and Autoland, which can land the aircraft on its own if the pilot is incapacitated. Interior design by BMW Designworks on the PC-12 NGX, with seats that recline fully. Seats come out quickly, so one aircraft can carry passengers, cargo or a mix.

Sources:Pinnacle Aviation: Pilatus PC-12 NG S/N 1547 (2015), N711SR, sales brochure (Apr 2025)Guardian Jet spec sheet, PC-12 NG S/N 1690 (2017), N690NG (Jun 2022)Guardian Jet spec sheet, PC-12 NGX S/N 2186 (2022), N444YG (Oct 2025)

On board: what to expect

  • ✕Stand-up cabin4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) tall
  • ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryForward, flushing with hard doors on the NGX
  • ~Refreshment centerForward, on executive aircraft
  • ✓Baggage reachable in flight40 cu ft hold inside the cabin
  • ✓Large cargo door53 by 52 in
  • ~Wi-FiGogo air-to-ground or Aerowave on some aircraft
  • ~Satellite phoneIridium on some aircraft
  • ~Cabin power outlets115 V outlets on some aircraft

Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.

Sources:Aircraft Overview: Pilatus PC-12, Aviation WeekPilatus: PC-12 NGX Just the Facts (2024)Pinnacle Aviation: Pilatus PC-12 NG S/N 1547 (2015), N711SR, sales brochure (Apr 2025)PlaneSense: Pilatus PC-12 NGX fleet page (2026)Guardian Jet spec sheet, PC-12 NGX S/N 2364 (2024), N41NEGuardian Jet spec sheet, PC-12 NGX S/N 2186 (2022), N444YG (Oct 2025)

Price

How much does a PC-12 NGX cost?

A new PC-12 NGX listed at about $6.2 million in 2024. Owning one also means paying to fly and maintain it, which is why most people who fly a few times a year charter instead.

Buy new

PC-12 NGX
$6.2 million

List price as of Q2 2024 reported by GlobalAir.com; AOPA reported a 2019 launch base price of $4.39 million ($5.369 million typically equipped).

Buy pre-owned

PC-12 NGX
$2.8 million to $5.6 million

CRAFT value model for a PC-12 NG at typical hours on an engine program: about $2.8 million for a 2008 aircraft to about $5.6 million for a 2019 aircraft. Six reported sales from March to July 2026 ranged from $4.1 million to $5.6 million. PC-12 NGX aircraft trade higher; CRAFT uses $4 million as a median NGX value and GlobalAir quotes pre-owned NGX near $6.7 million to $6.8 million. July 2026.

Cost to operate

PC-12 NGX
$1,735 per hour

GlobalAir.com Operating Cost Report (October 2026): total hourly cost including variable and fixed costs, at 350 flight hours per year. Fuel burn about 69 US gallons an hour.

Sources:Pilatus PC-12 NGX specifications and operating cost, GlobalAir.com (2026)CRAFT: Pilatus PC-12 model values and reported sales (Jul 2026)

Charter cost

PC-12 NGX charter cost per hour in Canada (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Turboprops like the PC-12 NGX charter at about C$4.7k to C$7.1k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

Turboprops, per flight hour

C$4.7k to C$7.1k
Before GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges
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What moves the price

  • Positioning: one-way trips usually pay for the empty flight home.
  • Crew overnights and waiting days on multi-day trips.
  • Airport and handling fees, plus GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees.
  • Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.

Charter or own?

Owning a PC-12 NGX costs about C$489,000 a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about C$1,700 for every flight hour. At the hours most owners fly, chartering costs less per hour, and you pay nothing when you do not fly.

You flyOwning (per hour)Charter in Canada (per hour)
50 hours a yearC$11,500 per hourC$4.7k to C$7.1k per hour
100 hours a yearC$6,600 per hourC$4.7k to C$7.1k per hour
200 hours a yearC$4,100 per hourC$4.7k to C$7.1k per hour
300 hours a yearC$3,300 per hourC$4.7k to C$7.1k per hour

CRAFT operating cost model (October 2026): one pilot's salary and training, hangar, insurance and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at 69 US gal an hour at $7.66 a gallon, maintenance, crew expenses and fees per flight hour, for a US-based PC-12 NGX. Engine overhaul is covered by the Pilatus CrystalCare program. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Converted at C$1.4161 to the dollar (16 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Sources:CRAFT: Pilatus PC-12 NGX ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)

Range in practice

PC-12 NGX range: routes it flies non-stop

With about 1,803 nm of range, the PC-12 NGX links Canada with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Canadian routes:

Toronto to The Bahamas
Distance
1,124 nm
Flight time
2h 48m
Indicative one-way price
C$13k to C$20k
Toronto to Miami
Distance
1,067 nm
Flight time
2h 40m
Indicative one-way price
C$13k to C$19k
Vancouver to Los Angeles
Distance
923 nm
Flight time
2h 21m
Indicative one-way price
C$11k to C$17k
Vancouver to Las Vegas
Distance
869 nm
Flight time
2h 14m
Indicative one-way price
C$10k to C$16k
Toronto to Halifax
Distance
695 nm
Flight time
1h 51m
Indicative one-way price
C$9k to C$13k
Calgary to Vancouver
Distance
371 nm
Flight time
1h 07m
Indicative one-way price
C$5k to C$8k
Toronto to New York
Distance
300 nm
Flight time
0h 58m
Indicative one-way price
C$5k to C$7k
Montreal to New York
Distance
278 nm
Flight time
0h 55m
Indicative one-way price
C$4k to C$7k

Flight time at long-range cruise plus taxi and climb. Price is flight time at the hourly rates above, before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Airports

Where the PC-12 NGX can land

A turboprop that needs a short runway and is approved for unpaved strips.

Runway needed

About 2,485 ft to take off at maximum weight and about 2,170 ft to land, both over a 50 ft obstacle at sea level on a dry paved runway. Hot or high airports need more.

Grass, gravel and snow

Pilatus says the landing gear can operate from grass, gravel, dirt, snow or paved runways. Each operator still needs approval to use a given strip, which we check before we quote.

Small airfields

Pilatus says the PC-12 can use short runways and unmade strips at thousands of airports that larger aircraft cannot.

Sources:Pilatus PC-12 NGX Factsheet (PILL219E), Pilatus Aircraft LtdPilatus: PC-12 NGX Just the Facts (2024)Pilatus: PC-12 product page (2026)

Price a PC-12 NGX for your trip

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Operators

Who operates the PC-12 NGX in Canada?

79
Aircraft in Canada
25
Canadian operators
20
Base cities
CTA air licence
Every operator

PC-12 NGX operators in Canada

Air Bravo14 × PC-12 NGX
Thunder Bay · CTA air licence 010151, 010152
C-FABN (1999), C-FEBO (2001), C-FHAB (2006), C-FKAB (2005), C-FKPI (1999), C-FMYW (2000), C-FPCN (1999), C-FTAB (1998), C-FTRX (2006), C-FWAF (2002), C-FWAL (2006), C-FXAB (1998), C-GDSH (2000), C-GFKA (1997)
Chrono Aviation8 × PC-12 NGX
Québec · CTA air licence 120102, 120103
C-FCVD (2000), C-FGFL (2000), C-FKGA (1996), C-FYMN (2008), C-GICR (2000), C-GMQZ (1999), C-GPSQ (2005), C-GVDG (2000)
Panorama Aviation7 × PC-12 NGX
Alma · CTA air licence 140046, 140047
C-FKPX (2002), C-FYRH (2006), C-FYUT (1999), C-GDTL (2007), C-GHPF (2000), C-GMLF (2007), C-GODE (2006)
Private Air7 × PC-12 NGX
Thunder Bay · CTA air licence 120020, 120021
C-FANJ (2021), C-FCLB (2007), C-FVPK (1998), C-GBMF (2011), C-GDUX (2026), C-GSMJ (2021), C-GXCR (1997)
AirMédic InterH6 × PC-12 NGX
St-Hubert · CTA air licence 140041, 150077
C-GJRG (2010), C-FMAO (2012), C-FUAM (2012), C-GIOX (2010), C-GMXD (2011), C-GYBX (2009)
Univair Aviation5 × PC-12 NGX
Saint-Hubert · CTA air licence 210010, 210011
C-GJMM (2012), C-GJVA (2015), C-GJVM (2014), C-GSAG (2005), C-GOFS (2007)
Northway Aviation4 × PC-12 NGX
St. Andrews · CTA air licence 190045, 972171
C-GJFC (2018), C-GKNW (2009), C-GNWX (2008), C-GNWZ (2008)
Wasaya Airways4 × PC-12 NGX
Thunder Bay · CTA air licence 962523, 967232
C-FRBI (2001), C-FWAV (1999), C-GFLA (1999), C-GFSB (2003)
Kudlik Aviation3 × PC-12 NGX
L'Ancienne-Lorette · CTA air licence 100014, 100015
C-FKGE (2006), C-FKGO (2007), C-GKUC (2007)
Coywolf Aviation2 × PC-12 NGX
Cheltenham · CTA air licence 230023, 230024
C-FYBG (2022), C-GBAP (2015)
Levaero Aviation2 × PC-12 NGX
Thunder Bay · CTA air licence 972213, 980101
C-FPCI (2001), C-GLAI (1997)
Timber Wolf Air2 × PC-12 NGX
Blind River · CTA air licence 180025, 980135
C-FPCL (1999), C-GBJV (1998)
Transwest Air2 × PC-12 NGX
Saskatoon · CTA air licence 010136, 010137
C-FHZS (2003), C-GPRY (2001)
True North Airways2 × PC-12 NGX
Azilda · CTA air licence 210072, 962222
C-FIPN (2007), C-GDBJ (2014)
Adventure Air1 × PC-12 NGX
Lac Du Bonnet · CTA air licence 020152
C-GAWP (1997)
Air Tunilik1 × PC-12 NGX
Laval · CTA air licence 040091
C-GBTL (1996)
Amik Aviation1 × PC-12 NGX
St. Andrews · CTA air licence 080086
C-FLXR (2007)
Cameron Air Service1 × PC-12 NGX
Toronto · CTA air licence 150025, 150026
C-GECT (2008)
Caravan Aviation1 × PC-12 NGX
Chibougamau · CTA air licence 970140
C-GFLN (2007)
Chartright Air Group1 × PC-12 NGX
Mississauga · CTA air licence 962544, 967247
C-FLWX (2025)
Flightexec1 × PC-12 NGX
London · CTA air licence 962537, 967242
C-FJET (2019)
Flightpath Charter Airways1 × PC-12 NGX
Cambridge · CTA air licence 070038, 070039
C-FBDT (2024)
Hamilton Jetport1 × PC-12 NGX
Mount Hope · CTA air licence 210006, 210007
C-FHGC (2023)
NectAir1 × PC-12 NGX
Thornhill · CTA air licence 250019, 250020
C-GOHI (2011)
Pascan1 × PC-12 NGX
Saint-Hubert · CTA air licence 160065, 160066
C-FAXY (1999)

Altivo Jets is a broker: we ask these operators for availability and price on your dates and book the aircraft with the licensed operator named on your quote.

The aircraft

Every PC-12 NGX on charter in Canada

79 on the charter list in Canada, 20 years old on average. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.

C-FABN
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
1999
Seats
Not listed
C-FEBO
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2001
Seats
Not listed
C-FHAB
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2006
Seats
Not listed
C-FKAB
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2005
Seats
Not listed
C-FKPI
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
1999
Seats
Not listed
C-FMYW
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2000
Seats
Not listed
C-FPCN
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
1999
Seats
Not listed
C-FTAB
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
1998
Seats
Not listed
C-FTRX
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2006
Seats
Not listed
C-FWAF
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2002
Seats
Not listed
C-FWAL
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2006
Seats
Not listed
C-FXAB
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
1998
Seats
Not listed
C-GDSH
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2000
Seats
Not listed
C-GFKA
Operator
Air Bravo
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
1997
Seats
Not listed
C-FCVD
Operator
Chrono Aviation
Base
Québec
Year built
2000
Seats
Not listed
C-FGFL
Operator
Chrono Aviation
Base
Québec
Year built
2000
Seats
Not listed
C-FKGA
Operator
Chrono Aviation
Base
Québec
Year built
1996
Seats
Not listed
C-FYMN
Operator
Chrono Aviation
Base
Québec
Year built
2008
Seats
Not listed
C-GICR
Operator
Chrono Aviation
Base
Québec
Year built
2000
Seats
Not listed
C-GMQZ
Operator
Chrono Aviation
Base
Québec
Year built
1999
Seats
Not listed
C-GPSQ
Operator
Chrono Aviation
Base
Québec
Year built
2005
Seats
Not listed
C-GVDG
Operator
Chrono Aviation
Base
Québec
Year built
2000
Seats
Not listed
C-FKPX
Operator
Panorama Aviation
Base
Alma
Year built
2002
Seats
Not listed
C-FYRH
Operator
Panorama Aviation
Base
Alma
Year built
2006
Seats
Not listed
C-FYUT
Operator
Panorama Aviation
Base
Alma
Year built
1999
Seats
Not listed
C-GDTL
Operator
Panorama Aviation
Base
Alma
Year built
2007
Seats
Not listed
C-GHPF
Operator
Panorama Aviation
Base
Alma
Year built
2000
Seats
Not listed
C-GMLF
Operator
Panorama Aviation
Base
Alma
Year built
2007
Seats
Not listed
C-GODE
Operator
Panorama Aviation
Base
Alma
Year built
2006
Seats
Not listed
C-FANJ
Operator
Private Air
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2021
Seats
Not listed
C-FCLB
Operator
Private Air
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2007
Seats
Not listed
C-FVPK
Operator
Private Air
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
1998
Seats
Not listed
C-GBMF
Operator
Private Air
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2011
Seats
Not listed
C-GDUX
Operator
Private Air
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2026
Seats
Not listed
C-GSMJ
Operator
Private Air
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
2021
Seats
Not listed
C-GXCR
Operator
Private Air
Base
Thunder Bay
Year built
1997
Seats
Not listed
C-GJRG
Operator
AirMédic InterH
Base
St-Hubert
Year built
2010
Seats
Not listed
C-FMAO
Operator
AirMédic InterH
Base
St-Hubert
Year built
2012
Seats
Not listed
C-FUAM
Operator
AirMédic InterH
Base
St-Hubert
Year built
2012
Seats
Not listed
C-GIOX
Operator
AirMédic InterH
Base
St-Hubert
Year built
2010
Seats
Not listed
39 more
Operator
Base
Year built
Seats
Versions

PC-12/41, /45, /47, NG, NGX and PRO

PC-12/41 and PC-12/45

1994 to 2005

First flight in May 1991, Swiss and FAA certification in 1994. PT6A-67B engine and round-dial cockpit. The /45 of 1996 raised the maximum take-off weight to 4,500 kg.

PC-12/47

2005 to 2008

Maximum take-off weight raised to 4,740 kg, with new wingtips and a revised overhead panel.

PC-12 NG (PC-12/47E)

2008 to 2019

Honeywell Primus Apex glass cockpit and the more powerful PT6A-67P engine. First delivered in May 2008.

PC-12 NGX

2020 to 2025

Announced in October 2019 and first delivered in 2020. PT6E-67XP engine with digital engine control and autothrottle, 290 kts cruise, larger windows and a new interior.

PC-12 PRO

2025 onward

Unveiled in March 2025 at $6.8 million. Garmin G3000 Prime flight deck with Autoland, PC-24 style yokes and better stall protection. First deliveries in October 2025.

PC-12 NGX vs Daher TBM 960

  • Speed: the TBM 960 is faster, up to 330 kts against 290 kts for the PC-12 NGX.
  • Range: about the same, roughly 1,800 nm for the PC-12 NGX and 1,730 nm for the TBM 960 at long-range cruise.
  • Cabin and payload: the PC-12 seats 6 to 9 in a cabin about 17 ft long and carries over 2,200 lb. The TBM 960 seats up to 6 and carries about 1,446 lb.
  • Cargo: the PC-12 has a large aft cargo door. The TBM 960 has none.
  • Cost: GlobalAir puts the PC-12 NGX at about $1,918 an hour to run against $1,855 for the TBM 960. New, the PC-12 PRO is about $6.8 million and the TBM 960 about $4.5 million.

Sources:Wikipedia: Pilatus PC-12GlobalAir: Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs. Daher TBM 960, speed or the room to use it, Rob Hoffman (Jun 2026)

How the official lists write it: PC-12-47E · PC-12-45 · PC-12-47 · PC-12/47G-47G · PC-12/45-- · PC-12/45 · PC-12/47E · PILATUS PC-12/47E · PILATUS PC-12.

Compare

PC-12 NGX vs King Air 260, King Air 360, Grand Caravan EX and other turboprops

The jets people weigh against the PC-12 NGX, side by side from the same verified data.

SpecificationPC-12 NGX
Pilatus
King Air 260
Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)
King Air 360
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Pilatus
Performance
Range1,803 nm (3,339 km)1,720 nm (3,185 km)1,806 nm (3,345 km)912 nm (1,689 km)2,000 nm (3,704 km) (best)
High-speed cruise290 kts310 kts312 kts185 kts440 kts (best)
Maximum speedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedMach 0.74
Maximum altitude30,000 ft35,000 ft35,000 ft25,000 ft45,000 ft (best)
Take-off distance2,485 ft2,111 ft (best)3,300 ft2,160 ft3,090 ft
Landing distance2,170 ft2,845 ft2,692 ft1,836 ft (best)2,410 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats6 to 8Not publishedNot publishedNot published6 to 8
Maximum seats97913 (best)10
Cabin length16 ft 11 in (5.16 m)16 ft 8 in (5.08 m)19 ft 6 in (5.94 m)16 ft 9 in (5.10 m)23 ft (7.01 m) (best)
Cabin width5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) (best)
Cabin height4 ft 10 in (1.47 m)4 ft 9 in (1.45 m)4 ft 9 in (1.45 m)4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) (best)
Cabin volume330 cu ft303 cu ftNot publishedNot published501 cu ft (best)
Baggage40 cu ft, reachable in flight55.3 cu ft71.3 cu ft, reachable in flight143 cu ft (best)90 cu ft, reachable in flight
Cabin altitudeNot publishedNot published5,960 ft at 27,000 ftNot published8,000 ft at 45,000 ft
Price and ownership
First delivered20202021202020132018
In productionYesYesYesYesYes
New price$6.2M (2024)$6.7M (2024)$8.4M (2024)$2.6M (2024)$11.9M (2024)
Pre-owned price$2.8M to $5.6MNot publishedNot published$1.6M to $3.7M$9.8M to $12.5M
Operating cost per hour$1,735$2,539$3,519$1,503$3,631
Charter fleet
On Canada charter list79 aircraft78 aircraft54 aircraft106 aircraft (best)3 aircraft

Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.

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PC-12 NGX vs King Air 260

The King Air 260 has a smaller cabin (303 against 330 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.

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PC-12 NGX vs King Air 360

The King Air 360 has a narrower cabin (4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)) and is faster at high-speed cruise.

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PC-12 NGX vs Grand Caravan EX

The Grand Caravan EX flies 891 nm less, has a wider cabin (5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)) and is slower at high-speed cruise.

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Alternatives

Smaller or bigger than the PC-12 NGX

Turboprop

Beechcraft King Air 360

Bigger: a twin-engine turboprop with a larger cabin, for clients who want two engines.

Up to 91,806 nmC$4.7k to C$7.1k per hour
Safety

PC-12 NGX safety record

Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.

March 2009

A PC-12/45 (N128CM) crashed near the runway at Butte, Montana. All 14 people on board died. The NTSB found the pilot had not made sure fuel icing inhibitor was added, did not divert when a fuel imbalance built up, and lost control of the left-wing-heavy aircraft.

November 2019

A PC-12 (N56KJ) crashed just after take-off from Chamberlain, South Dakota, in snow. Nine of the 12 people on board died. The pilot and a passenger had spent three hours clearing snow and ice. The final report found the aircraft left with ice on it and above its maximum weight.

October 2021

A PC-12/47E (YR-PDV) crashed into a building about four minutes after take-off from Milan Linate in cloud. All 8 on board died. Italy's ANSV noted the flight data recorder was not working, the pilot was not familiar with Linate and had no upset recovery training.

1994 to 2026

The Aviation Safety Network keeps the full list of PC-12 accidents and incidents.

Sources:NTSB: Aircraft accident report AAR-11/05, loss of control while maneuvering, Pilatus PC-12/45 N128CM, Butte, Montana, 22 March 2009 (2011)GlobalAir: NTSB blames ice, overloaded aircraft in 2019 Pilatus PC-12 crash that killed 9 (May 2022)ANSV: Relazione d'inchiesta, Pilatus PC-12/47E YR-PDV, Milano, 3 October 2021 (Jun 2024)Aviation Safety Network: Pilatus PC-12 occurrences

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FAQ

Questions, answered

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How much does a Pilatus PC-12 cost?+

The PC-12 PRO was priced at $6.8 million new in 2025, and the PC-12 NGX listed at $6.2 million in 2024. Used PC-12 NGs are worth about $2.8 million for a 2008 aircraft to about $5.6 million for a 2019 aircraft, and six sales from March to July 2026 ranged from $4.1 million to $5.6 million. Running a PC-12 NGX costs about $345,000 a year in fixed costs plus about $1,184 per flight hour.

How many passengers does a Pilatus PC-12 seat?+

Up to 9. Executive aircraft usually seat 6, in a four-seat club with two seats behind, or 8 with two extra quick-release seats. Commuter aircraft seat 9. We confirm the seat map of your aircraft with the quote.

How far can a Pilatus PC-12 fly?+

The PC-12 NGX flies about 1,803 nm with 4 passengers at long-range cruise and NBAA IFR reserves. Pilatus gives 1,765 nm as the maximum range of the current PC-12 PRO.

How fast is the Pilatus PC-12?+

The PC-12 NGX and PRO cruise at up to 290 kts. The PC-12 can fly as high as 30,000 ft.

Does the Pilatus PC-12 have a bathroom?+

Yes. There is a fully enclosed lavatory at the front of the cabin, a flushing one with hard doors on the PC-12 NGX. The cabin is 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) tall, so most adults cannot stand upright.

What is the difference between the PC-12 and the TBM 960?+

The PC-12 is bigger. It seats 6 to 9, carries over 2,200 lb and has a large cargo door. The TBM 960 seats up to 6 and is faster, at up to 330 kts against 290 kts. Range is about the same, and GlobalAir puts hourly running costs within about $65 of each other.

Can a Pilatus PC-12 land on grass or gravel?+

Yes. Pilatus says the PC-12's landing gear can operate from grass, gravel, dirt and snow as well as paved runways. It needs about 2,170 ft to land at maximum landing weight. The operator needs approval for each unpaved strip, which we check before we quote.

Who operates the Pilatus PC-12 NGX in Canada?+

25 Canadian operators holding a Canadian air licence and Transport Canada air operator certificate fly it: Air Bravo (14), Chrono Aviation (8), Panorama Aviation (7), Private Air (7), AirMédic InterH (6), Univair Aviation (5), Northway Aviation (4), Wasaya Airways (4), Kudlik Aviation (3), Coywolf Aviation (2), Levaero Aviation (2), Timber Wolf Air (2), Transwest Air (2), True North Airways (2), Adventure Air (1), Air Tunilik (1), Amik Aviation (1), Cameron Air Service (1), Caravan Aviation (1), Chartright Air Group (1), Flightexec (1), Flightpath Charter Airways (1), Hamilton Jetport (1), NectAir (1) and Pascan (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.

How much does it cost to charter a PC-12 NGX in Canada?+

About C$4.7k to C$7.1k per flight hour, before GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges. A one-way trip is priced on flight hours plus the aircraft's return positioning, so ask for a quote on your dates.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

Specifications come from manufacturer factsheets and regulator type certificate data sheets first, then aviation press and market data. Fleet counts come from the Canadian Transportation Agency's register of air licences (11 September 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 23 October 2026.

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