A turboprop is often the right aircraft out of Delaware when the destination airport is small, the runway is short, or the trip is under two hours.
Pilatus Aircraft introduced the Pilatus PC-12 in 1994. It is flown by a crew of 1. The type carries 6 to 9 passengers, cruises at 285 knots, tops out at 30,000 feet, covers 1,803 nautical miles and holds 40 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1994
- Seating: 6 to 9
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,803 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 285 knots
- Service ceiling: 30,000 feet
- Length: 47.3 feet
- Wingspan: 53.3 feet
- Height: 14 feet
- Baggage volume: 40 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Pilatus PC-12 Fits Delaware
Out of Delaware these normally operate from New Castle (KILG) or Delaware Coastal (KGED), and a turboprop can also use Summit (KEVY).
A published range of 1,803 nautical miles brings Houston, Punta Cana, Denver and Aspen 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
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- 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.
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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Pilatus PC-12 run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Delaware to Aspen is about 1,442 nautical miles, which is roughly 5.0 to 6.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
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- Beechcraft King Air 360
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Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-12 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.