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VH-HIG

Built 2006 · registered AU

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VH-HIG — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Pilatus PC-12Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Pilatus PC-12
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Pilatus PC-12
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
2,260 nm
Cruise speed
232 kt
Max speed
270 kt
Service ceiling
35,000 ft
Takeoff distance
700 m
Landing distance
560 m
Weights
MTOW
4,400 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
1,520 L
Dimensions
Length
14.4 m
Wingspan
16.2 m
Height
4.2 m
Capacity
Seats
10
Max passengers
10

Flight activity

(180 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
50
Last 90 days
122
Last seen
23 Oct 2026
Tracked since
9 May 2026
  • Tracked flight23 Oct 2026 · 1h 45m
  • Tracked flight22 Oct 2026 · 1h 46m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 0h 35m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 0h 38m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 1h 28m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 1h 48m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 2h 25m
  • Tracked flight18 Oct 2026 · 1h 55m
  • Tracked flight18 Oct 2026 · 7h 07m
  • Tracked flight17 Oct 2026 · 1h 19m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
2,556Pilatus PC-12 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-HIGAUACTIVE
    STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA REPRESENTED BY SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE
    2006 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

VH-HIG — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-HIG?

VH-HIG is a Pilatus PC-12, built in 2006. Sprinkle's record for VH-HIG covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-HIG currently active?

Registry records list VH-HIG's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Pilatus PC-12.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-HIG?

VH-HIG carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 772, the serial assigned to this Pilatus PC-12 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-HIG?

VH-HIG's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C2496 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Pilatus PC-12 broadcasts.