De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 6 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III 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 De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III 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 →
Safety Record
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III seat?
Most De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III cabins seat 6 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 De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III?
De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III 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 De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk IIIs actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 442 De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III flights. The single busiest route was Everett (KPAE) to Seattle (KBFI), with 69 flights observed.
How do I book a De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk III empty leg?
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De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk IIIs for Charter (15)
Where De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 Mk IIIs 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
| Seattle (KBFI) | 113 |
| Everett (KPAE) | 95 |
| Friday Harbor (KFHR) | 33 |
| Homer (PAHO) | 22 |
| Homer (AK18) | 19 |
| Roche Harbor (WA09) | 17 |
| Lopez (S31) | 10 |
| Talkeetna (PATK) | 10 |
| Crane Island (CKR) | 8 |
| Nanaimo (CYCD) | 8 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Kenmore Air Harbor, LLC | 2 | 320 |
| Northwind Aviation, LLC | 1 | 44 |
| FLY DENALI INC | 2 | 21 |
| RUSTS FLYING SERVICE INC | 2 | 17 |
| FEJES GUIDE SERVICE LIMITED | 1 | 11 |
| Alaska West Air, Inc | 1 | 11 |
| Talon Air Service, Inc | 1 | 8 |
| KATMAI AIR, LLC | 1 | 7 |
| Misty Fjords Air and Outfitting, Inc | 1 | 3 |
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