About the Fokker 50
The Fokker 50 belongs to the F27 family. EASA lists two Fokker 50 models, the F27 Mark 050 and Mark 0502. Fokker Services also describes a conversion that turns the passenger cabin into a cargo compartment.
Seating capacity
Fokker Services describes a 50-seat passenger example and lists layouts for 46 to 56 passengers. The count on a particular flight depends on the operator’s configuration.
Cabin layout
Crossair’s historical seat map shows two seats on each side of a single aisle. Each pair has a window seat and an aisle seat. Check your airline’s seat map for the exact arrangement on your flight.
How to recognize a Fokker 50
Look for a propeller on each wing. Other regional turboprops can look similar at a distance. Use the registration and reported model to confirm that the aircraft is a Fokker 50.
Variants and related aircraft
The Mark 050 and Mark 0502 are both Fokker 50 models. The related Fokker 60 appears separately in EASA’s list as the F27 Mark 0604.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does a Fokker 50 have?
Fokker Services gives 50 seats as an example and describes layouts for 46 to 56 passengers.
What is the radar code for the Fokker 50?
The FAA lists F50 for the Fokker 50. The same code covers the freighter conversion.