Specifications
Cessna 208 Caravan numbers that matter
Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.
Passengers
9up to 13 in a high-density layoutRange
1,070 nm1,231 statute milesCruise speed
186 kt214 mphService ceiling
25,000 ftabove most weather and airline trafficCabin height
4.5 ftseated cabinIn service since
1984CessnaHourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Where it can actually go
Runway reality for the Cessna 208 Caravan
Published runway figures are planning context only. Suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather, field elevation and operating conditions, so the proposed airport is checked for the requested trip.
Runway needed
~3,500 fttypical balanced field, mid weightAirport fit
Trip-specificconfirmed for the proposed aircraft and conditionsRange from New York
1,070 nmtransatlantic needs a stop- London — 3,000 nm — needs a fuel stop
- Miami — 950 nm — nonstop
- Los Angeles — 2,150 nm — needs a fuel stop
Runway requirement is typical for the class, not a manufacturer limit — temperature, elevation and payload move it, and dispatch checks the actual field for your date.
Alternatives
Other turboprops we charter
Same class, different cabin and economics.
Good to know
Cessna 208 Caravan charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a Cessna 208 Caravan?
We do not publish an estimated hourly rate for the Cessna 208 Caravan: charter pricing for this type varies too much by operator, age and configuration for a single figure to be honest. Dispatch sends a trip-specific total quote for your actual route and dates, usually after current availability is checked.
How many passengers does the Cessna 208 Caravan carry?
9 in the normal charter layout and up to 13 in a high-density configuration. Baggage volume varies by configuration on this type — dispatch checks the actual aircraft before confirming.
How far can the Cessna 208 Caravan fly?
1,070 nautical miles (1,231 statute miles) at a 186 kt cruise. Real range drops with headwind, full seats and hot high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
Which airports can the Cessna 208 Caravan use?
As a turboprop it typically needs about 3,500 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather and field conditions, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
Price a Cessna 208 Caravan on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.