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Cessna Grand Caravan Turboprop Charter Guide

Cessna Grand Caravan at a glance

Request a quote-only Cessna Grand Caravan charter and review its configurable cabin, cargo-pod baggage, legacy range, KTAS cruise and runway fit.

Jet Partners arranges on-demand charter as an air charter broker. The selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.

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Cessna Grand Caravan charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Turboprop
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company, now Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
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Years manufactured
1990–2013 for the pre-EX Grand Caravan passenger generation; Model 208B type certified in 1986

The pre-EX Cessna Grand Caravan is a single-engine utility turboprop considered for charter when passenger flexibility, substantial cargo capacity and access to regional or less-developed airports matter more than jet speed. Its high wing, fixed landing gear and large loading door support a wide range of configurations.

However, commercial passenger count, runway or surface approval and the precise load plan depend on the offered aircraft and licensed direct carrier.

Why the Cessna Grand Caravan remains a charter consideration

Cessna developed the stretched Model 208B from the original Caravan, receiving type certification for the Super Cargomaster in 1986 and delivering the first production Grand Caravan passenger aircraft in 1990.

Later pre-EX airframes adopted the 675-shaft-horsepower PT6A-114A, the Oasis executive option arrived in 2003 and Garmin G1000 became standard in 2008 before Grand Caravan EX deliveries began in 2013, creating important engine, cockpit and interior differences among surviving pre-EX aircraft.

Variant note. This profile covers the pre-EX Model 208B Grand Caravan passenger generation. It does not apply the EX model's PT6A-140 power, 185-KTAS cruise or current Garmin G1000 NXi standard to a legacy aircraft.

Overview and production sources

Turboprop pricing is itinerary-specific and is provided only in a written proposal. No generic Turboprop hourly range is published; the written proposal supplies the trip-specific price and terms. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Inside the Cessna Grand Caravan

The Grand Caravan's rectangular passenger and cargo space aft of the pilot seats provides approximately 340 cubic feet within an overall 427-cubic-foot volume that also counts the cockpit and aft baggage area.

The charter cabin is about 16 feet 9 inches long, 5 feet 4 inches wide and 4 feet 6 inches high, with seating commonly arranged for nine to twelve passengers rather than the highest-density regulatory layouts. Wide doors and a flat, durable floor simplify baggage and equipment loading. Large side windows provide natural light.

An optional cargo pod can contribute roughly 111.5 cubic feet of external stowage. However, executive chairs, club seating, refreshment provisions, tables, power, climate details and any remaining cabin cargo area vary widely by aircraft.

Seat configuration
Commonly 9–12 charter passengers; higher-density arrangements depend on local regulations and operator approval
Cabin volume
Approximately 340 cu ft aft of the pilot seats; 427 cu ft including cockpit and aft baggage areas
Cabin dimensions
16 ft 9 in long × Approximately 5 ft 4 in wide × Approximately 4 ft 6 in high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 111.5 cu ft with the optional cargo pod

Cargo pod, cabin seating and load distribution determine actual passenger-baggage capacity; large-item dimensions and restraint requirements need carrier approval.

Cabin sources

Cessna Grand Caravan range, cruise speed and flight deck

A historical 2011 planning reference for the pre-EX Grand Caravan lists 184 KTAS maximum cruise and 917 nautical miles of NBAA IFR range, with usable charter range lower after the direct carrier applies the actual seating, baggage, reserves, winds and runway conditions.

The type uses a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 or PT6A-114A in certified legacy configurations and a strut-braced high-wing utility layout. Propeller and landing-gear details require aircraft-specific confirmation. Avionics range from legacy panels to Garmin G1000 and later retrofit systems.

Range reference
Approximately 917 nm historical NBAA IFR range
2011 pre-EX Grand Caravan planning reference; passenger load, alternate, reserve and weather assumptions require carrier confirmation.
Cruise speed reference
Up to approximately 184 KTAS
Historical pre-EX Grand Caravan maximum-cruise reference; not maximum operating KIAS, trip-average speed or block speed.
Engines and efficiency context
One Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 or PT6A-114A turboprop depending on serial number and approved configuration
Fuel use depends on the installed engines, thrust, altitude, payload and cruise settings. An engine model alone does not predict trip fuel use.
Avionics
Legacy instrument panels on earlier aircraft, Garmin G1000 standard from 2008, and tail-specific certified retrofits
Aerodynamic design
Strut-braced high-wing utility configuration; propeller and landing-gear details require aircraft-specific confirmation

Performance, engine and avionics sources

Is the Cessna Grand Caravan right for your charter?

A Grand Caravan can fit island transfers, remote-property travel, outdoor groups and trips carrying bulky luggage where utility and airfield access are central.

Jet Partners treats every Grand Caravan request as quote-only and will ask a licensed direct carrier to confirm the actual 208B variant, commercial seating authorization, single-engine passenger policy, runway or surface approval, weather limits, luggage plan, amenities and written terms before booking.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the Cessna Grand Caravan

How many passengers can the Cessna Grand Caravan carry?
Commonly 9–12 charter passengers; higher-density arrangements depend on local regulations and operator approval. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Cessna Grand Caravan?
Approximately 917 nm historical NBAA IFR range is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. 2011 pre-EX Grand Caravan planning reference; passenger load, alternate, reserve and weather assumptions require carrier confirmation. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Cessna Grand Caravan variants?
This profile covers the pre-EX Model 208B Grand Caravan passenger generation. It does not apply the EX model's PT6A-140 power, 185-KTAS cruise or current Garmin G1000 NXi standard to a legacy aircraft. Ask for the exact variant, tail number, seating, equipment and direct carrier in writing. A model name does not confirm the offered configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Cessna Grand Caravan?
Turboprop pricing is provided only through an itinerary-specific written proposal. Positioning, billable time, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, crew requirements, the actual aircraft and the current direct-carrier response determine the trip price.
What cabin amenities are available on the Cessna Grand Caravan?
The Grand Caravan's rectangular passenger and cargo space aft of the pilot seats provides approximately 340 cubic feet within an overall 427-cubic-foot volume that also counts the cockpit and aft baggage area. The charter cabin is about 16 feet 9 inches long, 5 feet 4 inches wide and 4 feet 6 inches high, with seating commonly arranged for nine to twelve passengers rather than the highest-density regulatory layouts. Wide doors and a flat, durable floor simplify baggage and equipment loading. Large side windows provide natural light. An optional cargo pod can contribute roughly 111.5 cubic feet of external stowage. However, executive chairs, club seating, refreshment provisions, tables, power, climate details and any remaining cabin cargo area vary widely by aircraft. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Cessna Grand Caravan arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

Cessna Grand Caravan technical sources

This profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 using the sources below. They include manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references. Performance and cabin figures are planning references. The proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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