Cessna 172N Skyhawk
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 4 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Cessna 172N 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 172N 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 172N Skyhawk seat?
Most Cessna 172N 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 172N Skyhawk?
Cessna 172N 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 172N Skyhawks actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 772 Cessna 172N Skyhawk flights. The single busiest route was Friday Harbor (KFHR) to Bellingham (KBLI), with 38 flights observed.
How do I book a Cessna 172N Skyhawk empty leg?
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Cessna 172N Skyhawks for Charter (21)
Where Cessna 172N 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
| Bellingham (KBLI) | 98 |
| Friday Harbor (KFHR) | 81 |
| Port Angeles (KCLM) | 45 |
| Palmer (PAAQ) | 41 |
| Everett (KPAE) | 34 |
| Eastsound (KORS) | 34 |
| Anacortes (K74S) | 32 |
| Seattle (KBFI) | 25 |
| Snohomish (S43) | 23 |
| El Monte (KEMT) | 20 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| RUGBY AVIATION, LLC | 1 | 253 |
| Togo Aviation Services, LLC | 1 | 131 |
| Citizen Air LLC | 1 | 98 |
| ISLAND AIR, INC. | 1 | 53 |
| MORCOM AVIATION SERVICES, INC | 1 | 47 |
| SNOHOMISH FLYING SERVICE, INC. | 1 | 46 |
| FlyShare, Inc. | 1 | 42 |
| MOYER AVIATION INC | 2 | 28 |
| Jorgensen Air Service | 1 | 19 |
| Costa Air Service LLC | 1 | 19 |
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