Cessna A185E Skywagon
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 5 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Cessna A185E Skywagon 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 A185E Skywagon 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 A185E Skywagon seat?
Most Cessna A185E Skywagon cabins seat 5 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 A185E Skywagon?
Cessna A185E Skywagon 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 A185E Skywagons actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 11 Cessna A185E Skywagon flights. The single busiest route was Kodiak (PAKD) to Kodiak (PADQ), with 3 flights observed.
How do I book a Cessna A185E Skywagon empty leg?
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Cessna A185E Skywagons for Charter (7)
Where Cessna A185E Skywagons 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
| Kodiak (PAKD) | 4 |
| Kodiak (PADQ) | 3 |
| Palmer (PAAQ) | 1 |
| Wasilla (PAWS) | 1 |
| Homer (PAHO) | 1 |
| Ouzinkie (4K5) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| FLY DENALI INC | 1 | 11 |
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