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Pilatus PC-12 turboprop exterior

Turboprops

Pilatus PC-12 Private Aircraft: Range, Cabin and Charter Cost

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Pilatus PC-12 at a glance

Request a quote-only Pilatus PC-12 charter and compare pre-NGX seating, 330-cu-ft cabin, cargo door, variant range, KTAS cruise and airfield fit.

Jet Partners is a charter services arranger; the selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.

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Pilatus PC-12 facts

Published model references; the proposed aircraft and trip determine final suitability.

Range
Approximately 1,560–1,845 nm across pre-NGX generations
Variant- and payload-dependent published planning references; reserve methodology and serial-number configuration differ.
Passengers / seating
Typically 6 executive passengers; 6+2 and higher-density approved arrangements exist by variant and operator
Cruise speed
Approximately 299–328 mph (260–285 knots) by generation
Cabin dimensions
Cabin length16 ft 11 in
Cabin width5 ft
Cabin height4 ft 10 in
Luggage / baggage
40 cu ft

Specifications

Aircraft class
Turboprop
Manufacturer
Pilatus Aircraft
Category hourly planning range
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Years manufactured
1994–2019 for pre-NGX PC-12 generations; PC-12 NGX deliveries began in 2020
Model overview

The Pilatus PC-12 is a pressurized single-engine turboprop that can be considered for regional charter because it combines an executive cabin, standard pallet-sized cargo door and short- or unpaved-runway capability in one airframe. This directory profile covers the pre-NGX PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47 and PC-12 NG generations, whose engines, avionics, speed and weight limits differ and must be identified from the proposed aircraft.

Production history

Pilatus began PC-12 deliveries in 1994 after developing the aircraft around a large multipurpose cabin and single PT6 powerplant. The higher-weight PC-12/47 and Honeywell Primus Apex-equipped PC-12 NG followed, with the NG certified in 2008 after 788 earlier PC-12s and later reaching a 285-KTAS maximum-cruise standard in Model 2016.

The third-generation NGX was certified in 2019 and began customer deliveries in 2020, creating the cutoff for this legacy profile.

Variant note. This profile spans pre-NGX PC-12 generations. Early PC-12, /45, /47 and later NG aircraft do not share one speed, range, engine or avionics standard, and NGX or PRO features are excluded.

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.

Cabin and baggage

Cabin layout and baggage guidance

Pre-NGX PC-12 cabins commonly carry six executive passengers, with six-plus-two and higher-density commuter arrangements available subject to the individual aircraft and commercial approval.

The approximately 330-cubic-foot cabin is 16 feet 11 inches long, 5 feet wide and 4 feet 10 inches high, providing a broad floor, large windows, club seating, worktables, forward refreshment storage and an enclosed or belted aft lavatory depending on configuration. A 40-cubic-foot pressurized baggage compartment and the standard 4-foot-5-inch-wide cargo door support bulky items.

Wi-Fi, outlets, entertainment, seat ergonomics and cabin finish vary by generation and refurbishment.

Seat configuration
Typically 6 executive passengers; 6+2 and higher-density approved arrangements exist by variant and operator
Cabin volume
Approximately 330 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
16 ft 11 in long × 5 ft wide × 4 ft 10 in high
Baggage capacity
40 cu ft

Pressurized baggage compartment plus a standard large cargo door; seat layout, restraint points and item dimensions determine actual loading.

Cabin sources

Range and performance

Performance and flight deck guidance

Across pre-NGX generations, planning references span approximately 1,560 to 1,845 nautical miles and about 260 to 285 KTAS, with the upper cruise figure belonging to later PC-12 NG Model 2016 aircraft rather than early PC-12/41 airframes. Earlier aircraft use the PT6A-67B and the NG uses the PT6A-67P. Avionics progress from legacy systems to the Honeywell Primus Apex-based Advanced Cockpit Environment.

The low-wing single-turboprop configuration is shared. However, propeller and aerodynamic details vary by pre-NGX generation and require carrier confirmation.

Range reference
Approximately 1,560–1,845 nm across pre-NGX generations
Variant- and payload-dependent published planning references; reserve methodology and serial-number configuration differ.
Cruise speed reference
Approximately 260–285 KTAS by generation
Early PC-12 through later NG Model 2016 maximum-cruise references; not trip-average or block speed.
Engines and efficiency context
One Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67B on earlier PC-12 variants or PT6A-67P on PC-12 NG aircraft
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 systems on early aircraft or the Honeywell Primus Apex-based Advanced Cockpit Environment on the PC-12 NG
Aerodynamic design
Low-wing single-turboprop configuration; propeller and aerodynamic details vary by pre-NGX generation
Performance, engine and avionics sources

Mission fit

Mission planning guidance

A PC-12 can suit regional executive travel, ski or resort transfers, outdoor trips and baggage-intensive trips where a closer short or unpaved airport may improve the itinerary.

Jet Partners treats all PC-12 charter as quote-only and will require the licensed direct carrier to confirm the exact generation, single-engine passenger policy, runway and surface authorization, weather, legal occupancy, cargo-door loading, baggage, amenities and written terms.

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 Pilatus PC-12

How many passengers can the Pilatus PC-12 carry?
Typically 6 executive passengers; 6+2 and higher-density approved arrangements exist by variant and operator. 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 Pilatus PC-12?
Approximately 1,560–1,845 nm across pre-NGX generations is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Variant- and payload-dependent published planning references; reserve methodology and serial-number configuration differ. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Pilatus PC-12 variants?
This profile spans pre-NGX PC-12 generations. Early PC-12, /45, /47 and later NG aircraft do not share one speed, range, engine or avionics standard, and NGX or PRO features are excluded. 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 Pilatus PC-12?
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 Pilatus PC-12?
Pre-NGX PC-12 cabins commonly carry six executive passengers, with six-plus-two and higher-density commuter arrangements available subject to the individual aircraft and commercial approval. The approximately 330-cubic-foot cabin is 16 feet 11 inches long, 5 feet wide and 4 feet 10 inches high, providing a broad floor, large windows, club seating, worktables, forward refreshment storage and an enclosed or belted aft lavatory depending on configuration. A 40-cubic-foot pressurized baggage compartment and the standard 4-foot-5-inch-wide cargo door support bulky items. Wi-Fi, outlets, entertainment, seat ergonomics and cabin finish vary by generation and refurbishment. 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.
How much luggage can the Pilatus PC-12 carry?
40 cu ft. Pressurized baggage compartment plus a standard large cargo door; seat layout, restraint points and item dimensions determine actual loading.
Can I travel with pets on the Pilatus PC-12?
Pet acceptance is decided by the operator for the specific aircraft and trip. Tell Jet Partners about every pet before booking so the operator can review the request and confirm its policy in writing.
Can catering and the cabin setup be arranged for the Pilatus PC-12?
Jet Partners can request catering and a preferred cabin setup from the operator. The proposed aircraft's installed layout and the operator's confirmation determine what can be arranged for the trip.
How far ahead should I book the Pilatus PC-12?
Booking lead time depends on the itinerary, aircraft and operator availability, airport requirements and requested services. Share the complete trip brief as early as practical so Jet Partners can request and compare current options.
Who operates a flight on the Pilatus PC-12 arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as a charter services arranger 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.

Pilatus PC-12 vs. Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Compare these reviewed model references, then ask for the exact aircraft, cabin layout and trip calculation in writing.

Pilatus PC-12

Approximately 1,560–1,845 nm across pre-NGX generations; Typically 6 executive passengers; 6+2 and higher-density approved arrangements exist by variant and operator; 40 cu ft baggage.

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Pilatus PC-12 NGX

1,568 nm with six passengers; up to 1,803 nm with four passengers; 6-seat executive, 6+2, 4+4 or up to 10-passenger approved configurations; 40 cu ft baggage.

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Technical sources

Reviewed August 28, 2026 against manufacturer, regulator and operator references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier confirm the flight plan.

External aircraft purchase values and operating-cost estimates are not Jet Partners charter quotes.

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PC-12 NG Model 2016

Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, performance, avionics.

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