Meridian
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 5 |
| Cabin length | 12.3 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.2 ft |
| Cabin height | 3.8 ft |
At 3.8 ft of cabin height, the Meridian is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Meridian cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 1,000 nm |
| Max cruise | 260 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~221 ktas |
With 1,000 nm of range, the Meridian is built for short-to-mid US missions. Plan a fuel stop for anything past three hours of cruise.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the 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 →
Meridian vs Turboprop Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Meridian?
The Piper Meridian has a published range of 1,000 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Meridian seat?
Most Meridian 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 Meridian?
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.
Can you stand up in a Meridian?
The Meridian has a cabin height of 3.8 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Meridians actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 195 Meridian flights. The single busiest route was Auburn (KAUO) to Andalusia/Opp (K79J), with 5 flights observed.
How do I book a Meridian empty leg?
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Meridians for Charter (5)
Where 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
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Aviation, LLC | 1 | 134 |
| GTW AVIATION LLC | 1 | 42 |
| CHOICE AVIATION, LLC | 2 | 19 |
Comparable aircraft
Same category, similar mission profile. The framing below summarizes how each one differs from the Meridian on the dimensions that matter most.