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VH-HWR

Built 1994 · registered AU

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VH-HWR — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Fairchild 227Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikimedia Commons: Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23, Vee H Aviation JP5848469.jpg
This aircraft is a
Fairchild 227
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
2,300 nm
Cruise speed
260 kt
Max speed
282 kt
Service ceiling
30,000 ft
Takeoff distance
870 m
Landing distance
770 m
Weights
MTOW
6,500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
2,400 L
Dimensions
Length
17.3 m
Wingspan
18.1 m
Height
5.0 m
Capacity
Seats
12
Max passengers
12

Flight activity

(176 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
18
Last 90 days
85
Last seen
5 Nov 2026
Tracked since
27 May 2026
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 9h 22m
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 3h 35m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 3h 29m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 2h 53m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 3h 04m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 6h 33m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 6h 04m
  • Tracked flight8 Oct 2026 · 2h 56m
  • Tracked flight7 Oct 2026 · 3h 55m
  • Tracked flight6 Oct 2026 · 6h 09m

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?
86Fairchild 227 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 73% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-HWRAUACTIVE
    EASTWEST AVIATION PTY LTD
    2021 – 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-HWR — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-HWR?

VH-HWR is a Fairchild 227, built in 1994. Sprinkle's record for VH-HWR covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-HWR currently active?

Registry records list VH-HWR's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Fairchild 227.

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

VH-HWR carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) DC-851B, the serial assigned to this Fairchild 227 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-HWR's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C2699 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Fairchild 227 broadcasts.