Cessna 172L Skyhawk
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 4 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Cessna 172L Skyhawk cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Cessna 172L Skyhawk at roughly $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Light jets like this carry 6–8 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Cessna 172L Skyhawk seat?
Most Cessna 172L Skyhawk cabins seat 4 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Cessna 172L Skyhawk?
Cessna 172L Skyhawk charter rates typically run $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $15,000 and $25,000 all-in.
Where do Cessna 172L Skyhawks actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 33 Cessna 172L Skyhawk flights. The single busiest route was Haines (OR11) to Haines (OG27), with 3 flights observed.
How do I book a Cessna 172L Skyhawk empty leg?
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Cessna 172L Skyhawks for Charter (6)
Where Cessna 172L Skyhawks actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
| Haines (OR11) | 5 |
| Miami (KTMB) | 3 |
| Miami (KMIA) | 3 |
| Baker City (KBKE) | 3 |
| La Grande (KLGD) | 2 |
| Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) | 2 |
| Boise (KBOI) | 2 |
| Marco Island (KMKY) | 1 |
| Coral Gable (KFLR) | 1 |
| Miami (FL31) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| ELKHORN AVIATION INC | 1 | 18 |
| KEY WEST SEA AND AIR LLC | 1 | 15 |
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