30Economy30Total
The Skippers Aviation Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia seats 30 passengers across 1 cabin. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
Verified by John McKeanLast verified 28 June 2026Single source
On smaller Western Australian regional services, in a one-two layout — the single left-side seat is effectively the premium spot. It's a twin-turboprop with wing-mounted engines, so expect real propeller noise on a short flight of 45 to 90 minutes.
The single left-side seat up front gives you a window, no neighbour and the quietest ride, ahead of the propellers. On the paired side, take the window. On a small aircraft everything's near the front.
The rows alongside the propellers are the loudest, and the back is quieter but towards the rear of the cabin. It's a loud aircraft — earplugs help — and the seat-to-seat difference is modest next to the aircraft's baseline noise.
The two-one layout places one seat on one side of the aisle and two on the other. The solo seat is the pick for anyone travelling alone who wants personal space without a neighbour; it functions as both window and aisle at once.
The type has been in service since the 1980s and remains in use on regional routes where its size suits low-demand destinations. It is a mature design rather than a modern aircraft, but reliable operators maintain them to the same safety standards as newer types.
Small turboprops have strict weight and size limits for both carry-on and checked bags. Passengers connecting from a mainline flight should check whether their mainline allowance carries over — it often does not, and overage charges on small regionals can be significant.
Avoid 9A, 9B, 9C, 10A, 10B, 10C (Last row with limited or no recline. Near lavatories. Consider choosing a different seat.)
