CSX82217

CSX82217 is an Agusta A109. SkyMeter has tracked 42 flights totalling 72 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 3 callsigns. Service window in our records spans 276 days. The Agusta A109 has a maximum takeoff weight of 6,283 lb, light wake category.

About the Agusta A109

The AgustaWestland AW109 is a lightweight twin-engine helicopter that has become one of the most successful European rotorcraft designs since its first flight in 1971. Originally developed by Agusta as the A109, the type evolved through multiple variants and remains in production today under Leonardo Helicopters, having sold over 1,600 units worldwide. Its combination of speed, range, and cabin comfort made it a favorite for corporate transport, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and light utility roles across six continents.

The AW109's retractable landing gear and sleek fuselage give it a cruise speed around 155 knots, significantly faster than most helicopters in its weight class, with a never-exceed speed of 165 knots and a service ceiling near 20,000 feet. The cabin seats up to seven passengers in executive configuration or can be rapidly reconfigured for medevac missions with stretchers and medical equipment. Twin-engine redundancy and excellent single-engine performance made it particularly attractive to operators flying over water or congested urban areas where safety margins matter most.

Military and paramilitary variants serve with armed forces in over 35 countries, often equipped for reconnaissance, light attack, or special operations support. The AW109's modular design allows operators to swap mission equipment quickly, and its relatively compact size permits operations from confined helipads, hospital rooftops, and offshore platforms where larger helicopters cannot land. Despite competition from newer designs, the type remains in steady demand for roles requiring a fast, reliable, multi-mission platform in the 6,000-pound class.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with distinct routes observed.