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Metro 23

The Metro 23 is a 19-seat commuter turboprop for group transport. Its narrow cabin has a single seat on either side of the aisle, prioritising capacity over lounge-style space.

Metro 23 exterior
19PassengersTypical cabin configurations
1.45 mCabin heightAt the highest point
2,904 kmMaximum rangeSee the loading conditions below
4.91 m³Baggage spaceConfiguration-dependent
Inside the Metro 23

A closer look at the cabin

Metro 23 example interior

Example interior. Colours, seating and equipment vary by aircraft.

Metro 23 exteriorMetro 23 example cabin interior

Why consider this model?

Up to 19 passengersOne seat either side of the aisleRegional group travel
See the actual scale

How much space?

180 cm
Man 180 cm tall, scale illustration
165 cm
Woman 165 cm tall, scale illustration
1.45 m1.57 m
One illustrative configurationCabin length 7.75 m

People and cabin dimensions share one scale. The cabin outline is illustrative. The layout is an example, not the seat map of the aircraft in your quote.

What you can bring

Room for your luggage

14-19medium suitcases*

4.91 m³ of baggage space.

* Indicative estimate based on published baggage volume, for medium suitcases around 65 × 45 × 25 cm. Compartment shape, door openings, baggage weight and flight load can reduce the number. We confirm your luggage for the aircraft offered.

Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?

Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. Long items need a separate check.

The useful numbers

Aircraft specifications

ManufacturerFairchild
Production years1991-2001
Typical seating19 passengers
Cabin length7.75 m
Cabin width1.57 m
Cabin height1.45 m
Maximum range2,904 km
Cruise speed500 km/h
Aircraft length18.09 m
Wingspan17.37 m
Maximum takeoff weight7,484 kg

Planning figure; passenger load, wind, reserves and airfield conditions affect the route.

Know which model you are choosing

The model and its relatives

Metro 23

The Metro 23 developed the earlier Metro with a higher permitted weight and updated systems. The long, narrow fuselage remained a defining feature of the family.

Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved

The Metro family developed from Fairchild/Swearingen’s small pressurised transport aircraft into a longer commuter airliner. Its purpose was to connect regional destinations with a modest passenger load. The Metro 23 continued that practical transport line, which explains the narrow fuselage and individual seats along the aisle instead of a private-jet lounge.

The Metro 23 developed the earlier Metro with a higher permitted weight and updated systems. The long, narrow fuselage remained a defining feature of the family.

Passenger and cargo versions share the basic airframe. For a group flight, check the passenger configuration and baggage allowance rather than using the payload figures of a cargo aircraft.

Before you choose

Can I stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin is lower than 180 cm, so a person of that height cannot stand fully upright. The scaled illustration shows the difference. Maximum cabin height: 1.45 m.

Will my aircraft have this exact interior?

Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. We check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.

When should I consider this model?

The Metro 23 is a 19-seat commuter turboprop for group transport. Its narrow cabin has a single seat on either side of the aisle, prioritising capacity over lounge-style space.

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