Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 9 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B at roughly $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Light jets like this carry 6–8 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B seat?
Most Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B cabins seat 9 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B?
Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B charter rates typically run $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $15,000 and $25,000 all-in.
Where do Britten-Norman Islander BN-2Bs actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 28 Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B flights. The single busiest route was San Juan (TJSJ) to San Juan (TJIG), with 17 flights observed.
How do I book a Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B empty leg?
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Britten-Norman Islander BN-2Bs for Charter (5)
Where Britten-Norman Islander BN-2Bs actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
| San Juan (TJSJ) → San Juan (TJIG) | 17 |
| San Juan (TJIG) → San Juan (TJSJ) | 6 |
| San Juan (TJIG) → Ceiba (TJRV) | 3 |
| Culebra (TJCP) → San Juan (TJIG) | 1 |
| Ceiba (TJRV) → San Juan (TJIG) | 1 |
Busiest origins
| San Juan (TJSJ) | 17 |
| San Juan (TJIG) | 9 |
| Culebra (TJCP) | 1 |
| Ceiba (TJRV) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Vieques Air Link, Inc. | 2 | 20 |
| Air Charter, Inc. | 1 | 8 |
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