Metro III
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 19 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Metro 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 Metro III 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 Metro III seat?
Most Metro III cabins seat 19 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 Metro III?
Metro III 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 Metro IIIs actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 25 Metro III flights. The single busiest route was Las Cruces (KLRU) to Everett (KPAE), with 2 flights observed.
How do I book a Metro III empty leg?
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Metro IIIs for Charter (1)
Where Metro 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
| Everett (KPAE) | 5 |
| Las Cruces (KLRU) | 2 |
| Jacksonville (KJAX) | 2 |
| Hatch (KE05) | 1 |
| Mcneal (2AZ9) | 1 |
| Nogales (KOLS) | 1 |
| Carey (U65) | 1 |
| Pearce (7AZ4) | 1 |
| Ganado (85V) | 1 |
| Charleston (KCHS) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| PAK WEST AIRLINES INC | 1 | 25 |
Comparable aircraft
Same category, similar mission profile. The framing below summarizes how each one differs from the Metro III on the dimensions that matter most.