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Mfangano Air – Flying You to the Lake's Heart
Kiswahili
Mfangano Air aircraft and helicopter at Mfangano Island airstrip, Lake Victoria

Cessna Grand Caravan

Launch preparation – flights open for booking at launch

The workhorse of African bush flying: a robust single-engine turboprop that is at home on short airstrips.

Type
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Number
2
Engine
One turboprop engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A)
Seats
Up to 12 passengers
Cruising speed
About 300 km/h
Used for
Scheduled flights, charter

High wing

Every passenger has a clear view of the lake and the islands.

Short airstrips

Built for short runways like those on the islands and in the countryside.

Scheduled flights