Piper Cheyenne Specifications
- Passengers
- 6–7
- Range
- 1,200 nm
- Cruise speed
- 280 kt
- Nonstop
- ~3.5 hr
- Class
- Turboprop
- Hourly rate
- $2,500–$3,500
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Piper Cheyenne
The Cheyenne was Piper’s first turboprop twin, and later versions such as the Cheyenne II and IIIA remain in charter service.
It suits short regional trips for small groups and can use shorter runways than most jets.
Is the Piper Cheyenne Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 3.5 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen
- Up to 7 passengers
- Short or remote runways, islands and mountain strips
Keep in Mind
- Slower and lower than jets, so you feel more weather on longer legs.
- Most cabins are about 4 ft 10 in tall, so you cannot stand up.
Piper Cheyenne Sample Trips
Estimated one-way flight times and prices, calculated from this aircraft’s cruise speed and range. Short trips are billed at least the 2-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 2 hr 30 min | $9,000–$14,000 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 5 hr 10 min1 fuel stop | $12,700–$17,800 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 7 hr 55 min1 fuel stop | $20,500–$28,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 7 hr 55 min1 fuel stop | $20,500–$29,000 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 11 hr 40 min2 fuel stops | $29,000–$41,000 |
Piper Cheyenne Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Cheyenne | 6–7 | 1,200 nm | 280 kt | $2,500+ |
| King Air 100 | 6–8 | 1,200 nm | 250 kt | $2,500+ |
| King Air 90 | 5–7 | 1,260 nm | 272 kt | $2,500+ |
| P.180 Avanti | 7 | 1,470 nm | 400 kt | $2,500+ |
Piper Cheyenne Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Piper Cheyenne?
The Piper Cheyenne is priced as a turboprop: about $2,500 to $3,500 per flight hour, with a 2-hour daily minimum. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen (2 hr 30 min) estimates at $9,000 to $14,000 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
How far can the Piper Cheyenne fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 1,200 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 3.5 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Piper Cheyenne seat?
Typically 6–7, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Piper Cheyenne fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs 2 fuel stops, for a total trip of about 11 hr 40 min. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
