Charter a Piper M600
A single-engine turboprop with a modern cockpit and a pressurized cabin.
Piper M600 Specifications
- Passengers
- 4–5
- Range
- 1,650 nm
- Cruise speed
- 274 kt
- Nonstop
- ~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 M600
The M600 is the latest of Piper’s single-engine turboprops, with a new wing and more range than the Meridian it replaced.
It is an economical choice for one to four passengers on trips of up to about three hours.
Piper M600 Variants
These versions share the same basic design, so we cover them on one page. Tell us if you prefer a specific one.
Piper Meridian
The M600’s predecessor (later sold as the M500), with a similar cabin and slightly less range and speed.
Is the Piper M600 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 5 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 5 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 M600 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 | 4 hr 10 min | $12,000–$17,000 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 8 hr1 fuel stop | $21,000–$29,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 8 hr 5 min1 fuel stop | $21,000–$29,500 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 10 hr 50 min1 fuel stop | $29,000–$40,500 |
Piper M600 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper M600 | 4–5 | 1,650 nm | 274 kt | $2,500+ |
| Epic E1000 | 4–5 | 1,650 nm | 325 kt | $2,500+ |
| King Air 200 | 7–8 | 1,580 nm | 289 kt | $2,500+ |
| TBM 960 | 4–5 | 1,730 nm | 330 kt | $2,500+ |
Piper M600 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Piper M600?
The Piper M600 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.
Which Piper M600 versions can I charter?
This page covers the Piper M600 and Piper Meridian. They share the same basic airframe and cabin; the differences are described above. Availability depends on the operators near your departure airport.
How far can the Piper M600 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 1,650 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 5 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Piper M600 seat?
Typically 4–5, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Piper M600 fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs one fuel stop, for a total trip of about 10 hr 50 min. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
