Malibu Meridian
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 6 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Malibu Meridian 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 Malibu Meridian 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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Malibu Meridian seat?
Most Malibu Meridian 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 Malibu Meridian?
Malibu Meridian 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 Malibu Meridians actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 15 Malibu Meridian flights. The single busiest route was Santa Maria (KSMX) to San Luis Obispo (KSBP), with 3 flights observed.
How do I book a Malibu Meridian empty leg?
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Where Malibu Meridians 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
| San Luis Obispo (KSBP) | 5 |
| Santa Maria (KSMX) | 4 |
| Las Vegas (KHND) | 2 |
| Truckee (KTRK) | 1 |
| Reno (KRNO) | 1 |
| Helendale (CA70) | 1 |
| Sacramento (KMHR) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| MARCARE AVIATION L L C | 1 | 15 |
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