Compare the class
Every piston aircraft we charter, side by side
Published type figures, sorted by range. Tap a name for the full page on that aircraft.
| Aircraft | Pax | Range | Cruise | Cabin | Baggage | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cirrus SR22Cirrus Aircraft · 2001 | 3 max 4 | 1,049 nm | 183 kt | — | — | on request |
 Diamond DA42 Twin StarDiamond Aircraft · 2004 | 3 max 3 | 1,210 nm | 176 kt | — | — | on request |
 Cessna 402C BusinesslinerCessna · 1978 | 6 max 6 | 1,273 nm | 142 kt | — | — | on request |
 Cessna 414A ChancellorCessna · 1978 | 5 max 6 | 1,327 nm | 183 kt | — | — | on request |
Hourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Where they can go
Runway reality for piston aircraft
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 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.
Other classes
Not sure this is the right size?
Dispatch will tell you honestly if a smaller cabin does the job for less.
Good to know
Piston aircraft charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a piston aircraft?
Rates for this class vary too much by operator, aircraft age and configuration for a single published figure to be honest. Dispatch sends a trip-specific total quote for your actual route and dates, usually after current availability is checked.
How far can piston aircraft fly?
1,049–1,327 nautical miles depending on the type. The longest-legged here is the Cessna 414A Chancellor at 1,327 nm. Real range drops with headwind, a full cabin and hot or high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
How many passengers do piston aircraft carry?
3–6 in normal charter layouts. Baggage is usually the real constraint before seats.
Which airports can piston aircraft use?
This class typically needs around 3,000 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability changes with the aircraft, temperature, field elevation and payload, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
What is the difference between piston aircraft and the next class up?
Cabin volume and range, mostly — and the hourly rate that comes with them. A bigger cabin buys you stand-up height, a proper lavatory and longer legs without a fuel stop. If your route is short and the group is small, paying for the bigger cabin buys comfort rather than capability, and dispatch will say so.
Price a piston aircraft on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.