A turboprop makes sense for Long Island travelers on a short leg, where a jet would cost more and save very little time.
Pilatus introduced the PC-12 in 1994. It seats 6 to 9 with a published range of 1,803 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 285 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 30,000 feet, 40 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
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 Long Island
With 1,803 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Long Island to destinations such as Charlotte, Miami and Denver, allowing for reserves and routing. Many Long Island clients winter in Florida, and the weeks around the holidays are busy for flights south, so book early.
For an aircraft in this class, we pick the Long Island airport closest to where you are going, whether that is Republic, MacArthur, Gabreski or East Hampton. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is up to the operator for that aircraft, its weight and the conditions that day, and your advisor confirms it before anything is booked.
How Long Island Clients Use the Pilatus PC-12
Turboprops suit Long Island trips out to the East End, up to New England or down to the Mid-Atlantic, where the legs are short. They cost less per hour than a jet, and on a flight of an hour or two the time difference is small.
Tell us the route, the group and the bags, golf clubs and beach gear included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits or suggest a better one.
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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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $2,000 to $3,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Turboprops Available
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Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-12 charter to or from Long Island, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.