Navajo
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 8 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Navajo 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 Navajo 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 Navajo seat?
Most Navajo cabins seat 8 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 Navajo?
Navajo 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 Navajos actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 47 Navajo flights. The single busiest route was Denali Park (AK06) to Denali Park (PAIN), with 10 flights observed.
How do I book a Navajo empty leg?
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Navajos for Charter (5)
Where Navajos 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
| Denali Park (AK06) | 12 |
| Cantwell (PATW) | 10 |
| Niles (K3TR) | 6 |
| Anchorage (PAMR) | 3 |
| Midland (K3BS) | 2 |
| Niles (MI22) | 2 |
| Muskegon (KMKG) | 2 |
| Chicago/West Chicago (KDPA) | 1 |
| Waterloo (4C2) | 1 |
| Toledo (KTOL) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| DENALI AIR INC | 2 | 28 |
| Astro Star Aviation, Inc. | 1 | 19 |
Comparable aircraft
Same category, similar mission profile. The framing below summarizes how each one differs from the Navajo on the dimensions that matter most.