Britten-Norman Islander
Britten-Norman · BN2P
The iconic Islander. Flies between Caribbean islands, Scottish Highlands, and remote Pacific atolls. Built for short unpaved strips.
A twin-engine piston in the small category that tops out at FL132, staying below standard jet routes. Cruises at about 139 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Touches down at just 50 kts.
2x PistonSmallRECAT FFL132 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Piston |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 13,200 ft (FL132) |
| Max climb rate | 970 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 900 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 80 kts |
| Landing speed | 50 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~139 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~147 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 1,823 ft / 0.30 nm / 556 m |
| Landing field length | 1,519 ft / 0.25 nm / 463 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 2 |
| LAHSO category | 1 |
Where you'll see it
Light aircraft like the Britten-Norman Islander appear across all airspaces as general aviation traffic, typically operating VFR at lower altitudes.