Topic title: ICAO code
BN2T
Aircraft Model (Name & Manufacturer)
Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander by Britten-Norman (United Kingdom)
Aircraft Category
A (Wingspan: 14.94 m – falls under ICAO Category A: <15 m wingspan)
Purpose or Role in Game
Ultra-short regional prop – ideal for remote island hopping, charter services, short-runway operations, and STOL (short take-off and landing) feeder routes
Why should this aircraft be added?
The BN-2 Islander fills a vital niche in the aviation ecosystem: small airports with very short runways, often ignored in larger aircraft gameplay. Its inclusion allows players to develop low-traffic or remote destinations and simulate realistic rural or island connectivity. It offers excellent gameplay for small airfields and can serve as a foundational aircraft in early-game scenarios or new campaign maps. It also enhances regional realism, especially in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Oceania, and archipelagic nations.
Airlines that use it
• Loganair (Scotland)
• Air Flamenco (Puerto Rico)
• Air Rarotonga (Cook Islands)
• FlyMontserrat (Montserrat)
• SVG Air (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
• Aurigny (Channel Islands)
• Tara Air (Nepal – mountainous regions)
• Philippine Airlines (used historically in remote island routes)
Special characteristics or variants
• STOL capability (can operate on grass, dirt, or <600m runways)
• Twin-engine piston or turboprop (BN-2T variant)
• 9-passenger capacity + pilot
• Used for cargo, medevac, and military utility (including paratrooper and reconnaissance roles)
• Can land and take off on runways as short as 300m
• Some configurations allow for mixed passenger/cargo ops
• Known for rugged durability and ease of maintenance in remote conditions
Optional: Links or references
• Wikipedia: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander - Wikipedia
• Official site: https://www.britten-norman.com/aircraft/islander/
• Aircraft DB: https://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/britten-norman-bn-2-islander/111
