Beechcraft 1900D
Beechcraft 1900 family · First flight 1982 · Out of production
The Beechcraft 1900D is a Beechcraft commercial airliner that entered service in 1984, typically seating 19 passengers. It cruises at 322 mph (280 kn, 518 km/h) on two pratt & whitney canada pt6a-67d turboprops, with a published range of 680 nautical miles (1,260 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Great Lakes Airlines, Air Georgian, Central Mountain Air.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1982
- Entered service
- 1984
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2002
- Typical capacity
- 19
- Range
- 680 nautical miles (1,260 km)
- Cruise speed
- 322 mph (280 kn, 518 km/h)
- Length
- 17.62 m (57 ft 8 in)
- Wingspan
- 17.64 m (57 ft 9 in)
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67D turboprops
Airlines that fly the Beechcraft 1900D
- Great Lakes Airlines
- Air Georgian
- Central Mountain Air
- Mesa Airlines
- Colgan Air
- Pacific Coastal Airlines
Frequently asked about the Beechcraft 1900D
When did the Beechcraft 1900D enter service?
The Beechcraft 1900D first flew in 1982 and entered commercial service in 1984.
What is the range of the Beechcraft 1900D?
The Beechcraft 1900D has a published range of 680 nautical miles (1,260 km), powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67D turboprops.
How many passengers does the Beechcraft 1900D carry?
Typical seating is 19 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Beechcraft 1900D still in production?
Production ended in 2002. Out of production. Passenger examples continue to fly with airlines worldwide until they reach their operating life or are retired for fleet-renewal reasons.
Which airlines operate the Beechcraft 1900D?
Major operators include Great Lakes Airlines, Air Georgian, Central Mountain Air, among others.
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