Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
EMB 120 Brasilia family · First flight 1983 · Out of production
The Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia is a Embraer commercial airliner that entered service in 1985, typically seating 30 to 36 passengers. It cruises at 343 mph (298 kn, 552 km/h) on two pratt & whitney canada pw118 turboprops, with a published range of 940 nautical miles (1,750 km). Today it is flown by carriers including SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Comair.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of June 2026.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1983
- Entered service
- 1985
- Status
- Out of production
- Production ended
- 2001
- Typical capacity
- 30 to 36
- Range
- 940 nautical miles (1,750 km)
- Cruise speed
- 343 mph (298 kn, 552 km/h)
- Length
- 20.00 m (65 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan
- 19.78 m (64 ft 11 in)
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 turboprops
Airlines that fly the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
- SkyWest Airlines
- Atlantic Southeast Airlines
- Comair
- Great Lakes Airlines
- Passaredo
- Régional
Frequently asked about the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia
When did the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia enter service?
The Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia first flew in 1983 and entered commercial service in 1985.
What is the range of the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia has a published range of 940 nautical miles (1,750 km), powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 turboprops.
How many passengers does the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia carry?
Typical seating is 30 to 36 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia still in production?
Production ended in 2001. 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 Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia?
Major operators include SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Comair, among others.
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