About the Dash 8-300
De Havilland Canada stretched the Dash 8 for the Series 300 to accommodate more passengers. Air New Zealand publishes a passenger seat map for its Q300.
Seating capacity
De Havilland Canada lists seating for up to 50 passengers. Air New Zealand’s Q300 seat map shows 50 economy seats in rows 1 through 13. The aircraft assigned to your flight determines the layout you will see.
Cabin layout
Air New Zealand’s plan shows two seats on each side of a single aisle in rows 1 through 12. The last row has only two seats. Check the operator’s seat map for your flight to see how a row lines up with the aisle and exits.
How to recognize a Dash 8-300
Look for a high wing with one propeller engine on each side and a T-tail. The Series 300 is longer than the Series 200. Use the registration and model record if the length is difficult to judge from a photo.
Variants and related aircraft
ICAO uses DH8C for the Dash 8-300. The shorter Dash 8-200 uses DH8B and the Dash 8-400 uses DH8D.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does a Dash 8-300 have?
De Havilland Canada lists up to 50 passengers. The Air New Zealand Q300 seat map shows 50 economy seats.
What does DH8C mean on the radar?
DH8C is the aircraft type code for the Dash 8-300.