Chieftain
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 9 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Chieftain 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 Chieftain at roughly $2,000–$2,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Turboprop jets like this carry 6–9 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 →
Safety Record
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Chieftain seat?
Most Chieftain cabins seat 9 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 Chieftain?
Chieftain charter rates typically run $2,000–$2,500 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 $10,000 and $12,500 all-in.
Where do Chieftains actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 34 Chieftain flights. The single busiest route was Anchorage (PANC) to Wasilla (PAWS), with 5 flights observed.
How do I book a Chieftain empty leg?
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Chieftains for Charter (4)
Where Chieftains 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
| Anchorage (PANC) | 9 |
| Wasilla (PAWS) | 6 |
| Anvik (PANV) | 3 |
| Kenai (PAEN) | 3 |
| Soldotna (PASX) | 2 |
| Talkeetna (PATK) | 2 |
| Grayling (KGX) | 2 |
| Kenai (30AK) | 1 |
| Palmer (AK50) | 1 |
| Willow (AK10) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Paklook Air, Inc | 3 | 34 |
Comparable aircraft
Same category, similar mission profile. The framing below summarizes how each one differs from the Chieftain on the dimensions that matter most.