Fairchild Metro 23

Introduction & Fun Facts

The Fairchild Metro 23 is a twin-engine regional turboprop suited to group charter. In a 19-passenger configuration, it can carry a small sports team, company delegation or event group on one aircraft, subject to payload and luggage requirements.

The Metro 23 is part of Fairchild’s Metroliner family. The passenger version is designated SA227-DC and combines a pressurised cabin with a slim fuselage and a single aisle.

Cabin & Comfort

• Seats: Up to 19 passengers in a passenger configuration

• Cabin Dimensions: Approximately 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) wide × 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) high.

• Luggage Capacity: Approximately 5.0 m³ (175 cu ft)

• Layout: Regional airline-style seating, typically with one seat on either side of the aisle

• Lavatory: Enclosed lavatory on select aircraft. Seating may be reduced to 18.

  The cabin is designed for seated regional travel. For sports equipment, instruments or large cases, share the item dimensions and total weight when requesting a quote.

Performance & Specs

• Range: Approximately 2,065 km (1,283 mi / 1,115 nm)

• Cruising Speed: Approximately 460 km/h (285 mph / 248 kt)

• Engines: Two Garrett TPE331-12-series turboprops

• Take-off Distance: Calculated for each departure based on aircraft weight, runway conditions, elevation and temperature

• Maximum Ceiling: Approximately 9,235 m (30,300 ft) as a published reference. The operator confirms the approved limit for the aircraft offered.

  Practical nonstop range depends on passenger and baggage weight, winds and fuel reserves. The operator confirms what the aircraft can carry on the requested route.

Popular Routes & Prices

The Fairchild Metro 23 can suit regional group flights for sports teams, corporate delegations and event guests.

• Geneva to Nice: €8,000–€11,000 one way

• Zurich to Stuttgart: €7,000–€10,000 one way

• Milan Linate to Marseille: €8,500–€12,000 one way

Routes are illustrative. Quotes depend on passenger aircraft availability, airport access, seasonality and positioning.

Why Choose the Fairchild Metro 23

• Seating for up to 19 passengers in a passenger configuration

• Pressurised cabin for regional flights

• Single seats on either side of the aisle in a typical layout

• Capacity to keep a small team or delegation together on one aircraft

Technical Data

• Aircraft Type: Twin-engine regional turboprop

• Manufacturer: Fairchild Aircraft

• Range: Approximately 2,065 km (1,283 mi / 1,115 nm)

• Cruise Speed: Approximately 460 km/h (285 mph / 248 kt)

• Seats: Up to 19 passengers

• Cabin Dimensions: Approximately 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) wide × 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in) high. Usable length confirmed for the aircraft offered.

• Luggage Capacity: Approximately 5.0 m³ (175 cu ft)

• Lavatory: Enclosed lavatory on select aircraft. Seating may be reduced to 18.