Skyhawk
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 4 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Skyhawk 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 Skyhawk 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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Skyhawk seat?
Most Skyhawk cabins seat 4 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 Skyhawk?
Skyhawk 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 Skyhawks actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 91 Skyhawk flights. The single busiest route was Silverdale (WA05) to Seattle (KBFI), with 9 flights observed.
How do I book a Skyhawk 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.
Skyhawks for Charter (8)
Where Skyhawks 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
| Seattle (KBFI) | 18 |
| Newport News (KPHF) | 12 |
| Everett (KPAE) | 11 |
| Silverdale (WA05) | 9 |
| Renton (KRNT) | 5 |
| Everett (76WA) | 3 |
| Franklin (KFKN) | 3 |
| Windsor (3VA8) | 3 |
| Port Townsend (K0S9) | 2 |
| Monroe (W16) | 2 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seaplanes, LLC | 1 | 37 |
| Rick Aviation, Inc. | 1 | 28 |
| MORCOM AVIATION SERVICES, INC | 1 | 22 |
| Kansas Copters & Wings, Inc. | 1 | 3 |
| FLIGHT READY AVIATION LLC | 1 | 1 |
Comparable aircraft
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