SkyAccess indexes 3,635 active charter aircraft across 6 categories. Browse by category to compare range, seating capacity, and operators flying each class.
Turboprop aircraft are propeller-driven by gas turbine engines. They cruise around 250-350 knots, accept shorter and rougher runways than jets, and operate at a lower hourly cost — best for 1-2 hour regional missions and access to remote airfields jets cannot reach.
Most flown: Pilatus PC 12 (140 aircraft)
Light jets seat 4-7 passengers with a cruising range around 1,500-1,800 nautical miles. Cruise speeds run 400-450 knots. Ideal for two- to three-hour regional missions — the entry point for jet charter on most operator fleets.
Most flown: Embraer Phenom 300 (102 aircraft)
Midsize jets seat 7-9 passengers with a cruising range around 2,500-2,800 nautical miles. They open up coast-to-coast trips on shorter days with a stand-up cabin and full lavatory — the workhorse class of US Part 135 charter.
Most flown: Cessna Citation Excel (118 aircraft)
Super midsize jets seat 8-9 passengers with a cruising range around 3,200-3,600 nautical miles. Coast-to-coast non-stop and select international routes are routine. Bigger cabin and faster cruise than midsize, lower hourly cost than heavy.
Most flown: Bombardier Challenger 300 (118 aircraft)