Airnorth Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
Airnorth EMB-120 Brasilia · 30 seats · Economy
Airnorth EMB-120 Brasilia
The EMB-120 Brasilia is a 30-seat turboprop used by Airnorth on community services across the Northern Territory. The cabin has a 1-2 layout: a single seat on the left and a pair on the right. It's a small, noisy commuter aircraft designed for short sectors -- typically 30 to 90 minutes. Twin turboprops are mounted on the wings directly outside the cabin, so noise levels are high by modern standards. The aircraft serves remote NT communities where larger aircraft can't operate due to runway limitations.
Best Seats on the Airnorth EMB-120 Brasilia
Seat A (single column, left side) in rows 1-3 is the best position: window seat with no seatmate, ahead of the propellers, and first to deplane. On the right side, the window seat (column C) is preferable to the middle-aisle seat (column B). All seats are relatively close to the front on a 30-seat aircraft, so the experience difference between rows is less dramatic than on larger aircraft.
Seats to Avoid
Rows 5-8 alongside the propellers are the noisiest -- the EMB-120 is already a loud aircraft, and the propeller zone amplifies it. The last two rows get propeller noise plus proximity to the rear of the cabin. That said, flights are short enough that even the worst seat is tolerable. Earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones make a noticeable difference on any EMB-120 flight.
Cabin Specifications
This Airnorth Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia features 30 seats in a Economy configuration. Our analysis has identified 5 seats rated as "Best" or "Good" for comfort and convenience.