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VH-XKJ

Built 2002 · registered AU

112 registered

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VH-XKJ — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada 8-300Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikimedia Commons: Croatia Airlines Bombardier DHC-8-402 Q400 9A-CQC MUC 2015 01.jpg
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada 8-300(DH8C)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,950 nm
Cruise speed
—
Max speed
285 kt
Service ceiling
25,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1085 m
Landing distance
1177 m
Weights
MTOW
18,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
3,320 L
Dimensions
Length
25.7 m
Wingspan
27.5 m
Height
7.5 m
Capacity
Seats
50
Max passengers
50

Flight activity

(155 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
28
Last 90 days
77
Last seen
13 Nov 2026
Tracked since
12 May 2026
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 2h 32m
  • Tracked flight11 Nov 2026 · 5h 23m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 4h 37m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 5h 11m
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 4h 55m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 5h 37m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 4h 54m
  • Tracked flight21 Oct 2026 · 5h 26m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 2h 49m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 4h 47m

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?
112DE Havilland Canada 8-300 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 77% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-XKJAUACTIVE
    SKIPPERS AVIATION PTY LTD
    2011 – 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-XKJ — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-XKJ?

VH-XKJ is a DE Havilland Canada 8-300, built in 2002. Sprinkle's record for VH-XKJ covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-XKJ currently active?

Registry records list VH-XKJ's status as Active, registered in Australia — a DE Havilland Canada 8-300.

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

VH-XKJ carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 588, the serial assigned to this DE Havilland Canada 8-300 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-XKJ's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C75E1 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada 8-300 broadcasts.