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ZK-IRU

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Representative photo of a Mbb BK 117Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Marius Vassnes · CC BY-SA 4.0
This aircraft is a
Mbb BK 117
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
290 nm
Cruise speed
120 kt
Max speed
150 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
3,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
460 L
Dimensions
Length
9.8 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.5 m
Capacity
Seats
10
Max passengers
10

Flight activity

(228 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
15
Last 90 days
124
Last seen
11 Nov 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 0h 24m
  • Tracked flight31 Oct 2026 · 1h 25m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 6h 57m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 15h 50m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 0h 16m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 11h 13m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 0h 09m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 9h 58m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 0h 19m
  • Tracked flight7 Oct 2026 · 0h 10m

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?
649Mbb BK 117 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 94% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • ZK-IRUNZACTIVE
    Private
    —

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

Operator history

(1)
  • Swedish Airlines
    Operator
    2026 – present
ZK-IRU — frequently asked
What aircraft model is ZK-IRU?

ZK-IRU is a Mbb BK 117. Sprinkle's record for ZK-IRU covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is ZK-IRU currently active?

Registry records list ZK-IRU's status as Active, registered in New Zealand — a Mbb BK 117.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of ZK-IRU?

ZK-IRU carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1101, the serial assigned to this Mbb BK 117 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for ZK-IRU?

ZK-IRU's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is C82058 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Mbb BK 117 broadcasts.