Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

12 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander operated by Golden Bay Air in a rural New Zealand airfield, basking in bright morning sunlight.

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Seems like the perfect day for spotting! That’s a great picture!

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Aircraft

Airline

Golden Bay Air

Manufacturer

Britten-Norman

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Golden Hour Glory, Boeing Beginner

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Location

Takaka Airport

KTF/NZTK

-40.8133, 172.7750

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Takaka Airport KTF

Airport

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Aviation History

A robust, utility light transport with a legacy of serving remote and regional routes globally since the late 1960s.

Fleet Rarity

Popular model for its type but relatively rare compared to large commercial airliners.

Record Flights

Commonly operates short regional and island-hopping flights; not known for record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

Known for reliable service on rugged airfields; not notorious for specific major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in limited commercial/regional airline and charter service, with some preserved and others retired.

Specifications

Lycoming O-540-E4C5 (2× piston engines)

Engine

14.94 m

Wingspan

10.99 m

Length

1,443 km

Range

278 km/h

Speed

9 passengers

Capacity

2,994 kg

MTOW

4.23 m

Height

260 hp (194 kW) each

Thrust

Not specifically rated by ICAO Chapter 4 (piston, short-haul regional)

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