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 43 Navajo flights. The single busiest route was Midland (K3BS) to Niles (K3TR), with 3 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
| Niles (K3TR) | 9 |
| Midland (K3BS) | 4 |
| Grand Rapids (KGRR) | 3 |
| Niles (MI22) | 2 |
| Warsaw (KASW) | 2 |
| Louisville (KLOU) | 2 |
| Michigan City (KMGC) | 2 |
| Chicago/Waukegan (KUGN) | 2 |
| Middleton (KC29) | 2 |
| Milwaukee (KMWC) | 2 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Star Aviation, Inc. | 1 | 43 |
Comparable aircraft
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