Piston aircraft cover the short Delaware hops: a run up the coast, or into a small field that larger aircraft cannot use.
Piper Aircraft introduced the Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain in 1973. It is flown by a crew of 1 to 2. The type carries 8 to 9 passengers, cruises at 211 knots, tops out at 24,000 feet, covers 883 nautical miles and holds 38 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1973
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 883 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 211 knots
- Service ceiling: 24,000 feet
- Length: 34.6 feet
- Wingspan: 40.7 feet
- Height: 13 feet
- Baggage volume: 38 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain Fits Delaware
Around Delaware this usually means departing from New Castle (KILG), Delaware Coastal (KGED) or Summit (KEVY), all three of which take aircraft this size.
A published range of 883 nautical miles brings Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago and Bermuda within reach of Delaware, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
Through the summer the Sussex County beaches drive demand toward Delaware Coastal, which has no control tower and is attended from eight in the morning until six in the evening, so timings there are worth agreeing early.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain run $1,200 to $1,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Delaware to Bermuda is about 688 nautical miles, which is about 3.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain charter to or from Delaware, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.