D-EKLP

D-EKLP is a Pilatus PC-6 Porter, a single-engine turboprop. SkyMeter has tracked 216 flights totalling 143 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is EDXJ to EDXJ. Service window in our records spans 400 days. Of those flights, 56 (25.9%) carry at least one detected incident — go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Pilatus PC-6 Porter has a maximum takeoff weight of 4,850 lb, light wake category.

About the Pilatus PC-6 Porter

The Pilatus PC-6 Porter is a Swiss-built STOL utility aircraft renowned for its exceptional short-field performance and rugged versatility. First flown in 1959, the Porter was designed for operations in the Alps and other challenging terrain, capable of landing and taking off from unprepared strips as short as 600 feet. Its high-wing configuration, fixed landing gear, and powerful turboprop engine (PT6A-27 in the PT80 variant) enable steep climb rates and slow-speed handling that few aircraft can match.

The PC-6 has served in roles ranging from skydiving and cargo hauling to humanitarian missions and military liaison work across six continents. Over 600 Porters have been built, with many still flying after decades of service in bush operations, mountain resorts, and remote airstrips where conventional aircraft cannot venture. The type's legendary reliability and STOL capability have made it a favorite among operators who need to reach places other aircraft simply cannot.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, covering routes.