N4438

N4438 is a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander, a twin-engine piston aircraft operated by SPIRIT AIR INC. SkyMeter has tracked 268 flights totalling 350 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is KBOI to KBOI. Service window in our records spans 391 days. Of those flights, 14 (5.2%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander has a maximum takeoff weight of 6,600 lb.

About the Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander

The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a British twin-engine utility aircraft that has become the world's most successful commercial aircraft of fewer than ten seats, with over 1,280 built since 1965. Designed for rugged short-field operations, the high-wing Islander excels at connecting remote communities, island-hopping routes, and bush operations where reliability and simplicity matter more than speed. Its fixed landing gear, unpressurized cabin, and straightforward piston engines make it economical to operate and maintain in challenging environments from the Caribbean to the Scottish Highlands to the South Pacific.

The BN2P designation specifically denotes the piston-powered variant, typically equipped with two Lycoming O-540 engines producing 260-300 horsepower each, distinguishing it from the turbine-powered BN-2T Turbine Islander. With a maximum takeoff weight of just 6,600 pounds and a stall speed under 50 knots, the Islander can operate from grass strips, beaches, and unpaved airfields as short as 1,000 feet. Its boxy fuselage accommodates up to nine passengers or can be reconfigured for cargo, medevac, or parachute operations.

The type's legendary durability and STOL performance have made it indispensable for operators serving thin routes where larger aircraft cannot venture. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators spanning routes, with the largest observed operator.