De Havilland Otter DHC-3
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 9 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some De Havilland Otter DHC-3 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 Otter DHC-3 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 Otter DHC-3 seat?
Most De Havilland Otter DHC-3 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 De Havilland Otter DHC-3?
De Havilland Otter DHC-3 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 Otter DHC-3s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 1 De Havilland Otter DHC-3 flights. The single busiest route was Klawock (PAKW) to Kake (PAFE), with 1 flights observed.
How do I book a De Havilland Otter DHC-3 empty leg?
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De Havilland Otter DHC-3s for Charter (12)
Where De Havilland Otter DHC-3s 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
| Klawock (PAKW) → Kake (PAFE) | 1 |
Busiest origins
| Klawock (PAKW) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Misty Fjords Air and Outfitting, Inc | 1 | 1 |
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