Turboprops for charter
Propeller aircraft that beat jets on short legs and small fields: lower hourly cost, and they get into runways a jet simply cannot use.
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Every turboprop 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Beechcraft 1900DBeechcraft · 1991 | 19 max 19 | 382 nm | 280 kt | — | — | on request |
 Embraer EMB 120 BrasiliaEmbraer · 1985 | 30 max 36 | 940 nm | 298 kt | — | — | on request |
 Dornier 328Dornier · 1993 | 30 max 33 | 1,000 nm | 330 kt | — | — | on request |
 Cessna 208 CaravanCessna · 1984 | 9 max 13 | 1,070 nm | 186 kt | 4.5 ft | — | on request |
 Beechcraft King Air C90Beechcraft · 2007 | 6 max 7 | 1,321 nm | 226 kt | — | — | on request |
 Beechcraft King Air 100Beechcraft · 1969 | 8 max 13 | 1,325 nm | 237 kt | — | — | on request |
 Piaggio P.180 AvantiPiaggio · 1990 | 7 max 9 | 1,510 nm | 318 kt | 5.8 ft 17.5 ft long | — | on request |
 Beechcraft King Air 250Textron · 2011 | 7 max 9 | 1,720 nm | 310 kt | 4.8 ft 16.7 ft long | 55 cu ft | $2,000 to $2,700 |
 Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus · 1994 | 8 max 9 | 1,803 nm | 290 kt | 4.8 ft 16.9 ft long | 40 cu ft | $1,800 to $2,500 |
 Beechcraft King Air 350i / 360Textron · 2009 | 8 max 11 | 1,806 nm | 312 kt | 4.8 ft 19.5 ft long | 71 cu ft | $2,300 to $3,100 |
 Cessna 441 Conquest IICessna · 1977 | 8 max 10 | 2,194 nm | 259 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 turboprops
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.
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Not sure this is the right size?
Dispatch will tell you honestly if a smaller cabin does the job for less.
Good to know
Turboprops charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a turboprop?
Across the 3 aircraft in this class we hold rate data for, typical US charter rates run $1,800–$3,100 per flight hour. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is the entry point at about $1,800/hr. These are market estimates for comparison, not quotes — the trip-specific total depends on your route, dates and positioning, and dispatch sends it after current availability is checked.
How far can turboprops fly?
382–2,194 nautical miles depending on the type. The longest-legged here is the Cessna 441 Conquest II at 2,194 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 turboprops carry?
6–30 in normal charter layouts. Baggage is usually the real constraint before seats. Across the types we hold baggage figures for, this class carries 40–71 cubic feet. The roomiest cabin here is the Beechcraft King Air 350i / 360 at 19.5 ft.
Which airports can turboprops use?
This class typically needs around 3,500 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 turboprops 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 turboprop on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.