Head-on view of a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander, a rugged twin-engine utility aircraft designed for short field operations.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

Copenhagen Airtaxi operates sightseeing flights, offers aircraft rental, scheduled flights to the Danish islands Anholt and Læsø, and runs a pilot school. They fly with a mix of different types of aircraft

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type BN2T
Model BN-2 Islander
Manufacturer Britten-Norman
Airline Copenhagen Airtaxi
Livery Unpainted/White (no visible airline livery)
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine 2 Γ— Lycoming O-540 or Allison 250 (later BN-2T variant) turboprops
Thrust 210 hp (standard Lycoming O-540 piston), BN2T (turboprop) ~320 shp each
Wingspan 14.94 m
Length 10.86 m
Height 4.21 m
MTOW 2994 kg
Range 1,400 km
Capacity 9 passengers (or ~1000 kg cargo)
Cruise Speed 260 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 6 or 8 (varies by engine); ~75-80 dB on takeoff

πŸ“ Location

Airport Code RKE/EKRK
Airport Name Copenhagen Roskilde Airport