N450X

N450X is a Quest Aircraft Company Kodiak 100, a single-engine turboprop operated by PLANE ENJOYMENT LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 100 flights totalling 63 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KEWB to KUUU. Service window in our records spans 425 days. Of those flights, 2 (2.0%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Quest Aircraft Company Kodiak 100 has a maximum takeoff weight of 7,255 lb, light wake category.

About the Quest Aircraft Company Kodiak 100

The Quest Kodiak 100 is a rugged single-engine turboprop utility aircraft purpose-built for short takeoff and landing operations in remote and austere environments. Designed by Quest Aircraft Company in Sandpoint, Idaho, and first certified in 2007, the Kodiak was engineered from the ground up to serve missionary organizations, bush operators, and humanitarian missions requiring access to unprepared strips in challenging terrain. Its Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34 engine delivers 750 shaft horsepower, enabling the aircraft to carry up to ten occupants or 3,000 pounds of cargo while operating from runways as short as 1,000 feet.

The Kodiak's high wing, rugged landing gear, and exceptional slow-flight characteristics make it a favorite for operations in Alaska, Africa, and South America, where paved runways are scarce and reliability is paramount. The aircraft can be configured with floats, skis, or oversized tundra tires, and its large cargo door facilitates rapid loading of supplies, medical equipment, or passengers. With a maximum cruise speed around 180 knots and a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles, the Kodiak strikes a practical balance between payload capacity and endurance.

Its stall speed in landing configuration is just 49 knots, providing a comfortable safety margin for backcountry approaches. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.