Piper PA-18 Super Cub
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 2 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Piper PA-18 Super Cub 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 Piper PA-18 Super Cub 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 Piper PA-18 Super Cub seat?
Most Piper PA-18 Super Cub cabins seat 2 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 Piper PA-18 Super Cub?
Piper PA-18 Super Cub 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 Piper PA-18 Super Cubs actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 38 Piper PA-18 Super Cub flights. The single busiest route was Cantwell (15AK) to Cantwell (PATW), with 3 flights observed.
How do I book a Piper PA-18 Super Cub empty leg?
Search AceJet for live empty-leg inventory across every light operator we track. Each listing links straight to the operator running the flight; we don't broker or mark up. Set an alert to be emailed the moment a matching leg posts.
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Where Piper PA-18 Super Cubs 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
| Cantwell (PATW) | 5 |
| Vernonia (05S) | 3 |
| Cantwell (15AK) | 3 |
| Nikiski (8AK2) | 2 |
| Kenai (PAEN) | 2 |
| Scappoose (KSPB) | 2 |
| Fairbanks (PAFA) | 2 |
| Healy (PAHV) | 2 |
| Anchorage (PAMR) | 1 |
| Wasilla (0AK1) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| RAINBOW RIVER LODGE AVIATION LLC | 1 | 11 |
| WING AND A PRAYER AVIATION INC | 1 | 11 |
| Litzen Guide Service, Inc | 1 | 4 |
| Shadow Aviation Inc | 1 | 4 |
| ARCTIC BACKCOUNTRY FLYING SERVICE LLC | 2 | 3 |
| MEEKIN, MICHAEL | 1 | 2 |
| Crow Creek Air Service LLC | 1 | 2 |
| NEACOLA MTN AIR LLC | 1 | 1 |
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