ATR 72-500F
ATR 72-500F and ATR 72-500F-LCD
The flagship of North Star Air's fleet, the ATR 72-500F, is recognized as the most cost-effective regional aircraft in the industry. North Star Air is the first airline to operate the new -500 series ATR 72 in Canada. The aircraft's payload is up to 18'000 lbs, and its short, gravel field performance is unmatched in its category. North Star Air introduced the ATR 72-500F in May 2018 on routes from Thompson, MB, into Northern Canada. ATR 72-500F aircraft is available for charter throughout North America.
| Specification | ATR 72-500F | ATR 72-500F-LCD (Large Cargo Door) |
| Speed | 275 knots | 275 knots |
| Range | 1'500 nm | 1'500 nm |
| Passenger Load | 0 | 0 |
| Runway Requirement | 3'500 ft | 3'500 ft |
| Cargo | Up to 18'000 lbs | Up to 18'000 lbs |
| Bulk Fuel Capacity | Up to 9'236 L | Up to 9'236 L |
| Cubic Volume | 2000 Cubic Ft. Useable | 2000 Cubic Ft. Useable |
| Cargo Hold Dimensions | L:600 in x W:90 in x H:69 in | L:600 in x W:90 in x H:69 in |
| Door Size | W:60 in x H:50 in | W:115 in x H:69 |
| Max Altitude | 25'000 ft | 25'000 ft |
| Bases | Pickle Lake, Red Lake, Kapuskasing, Thompson | Pickle Lake, Red Lake, Kapuskasing, Thompson |