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Pilatus PC-12 NGX Charter

The best-selling single-engine turboprop in history. Cargo door, unpaved runway capability and the quietest cabin in its class.

RANGE
3,335 km
MAX PAX
9
TOP SPEED
290 kt
CABIN H.
1.47 m
Pilatus PC-12 NGX exterior

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Overview

The Pilatus PC-12 NGX at a glance

The PC-12 serves three missions well. First, single-pilot IFR operations for owner-flown missions of up to 1,800 nm, where operating economics beat any twin. Second, cargo and utility flights: the 1.35 m × 1.32 m rear cargo door swallows Formula-1 pallets, art crates and race-team equipment that would never fit in a King Air. Third, resort and short-runway destinations where 747 m of takeoff distance and unpaved certification open airfields that jets and even twin turboprops cannot reach. The NGX variant introduced in 2019 added the PT6E-67XP engine with FADEC, an integrated autothrottle, Primus Apex, and a lower cabin altitude.
Specifications

Pilatus PC-12 NGX specifications & fast facts

Range
3,335 km
Passengers
9
Top speed
290 kt
Cabin height
1.47 m
Cabin width
1.53 m
Manufacturer
Pilatus Aircraft
Country of origin
Switzerland (Stans)
First flight
1991
In production since
1994; NGX variant introduced 2019
Aircraft still built
Yes, current production (NGX)
Units delivered
2,000+ PC-12s delivered across all variants
Engines
1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP, 1,200 shp
Avionics
Honeywell Primus Apex integrated with autothrottle
Max cruise altitude
30,000 ft
Cabin altitude
5,485 ft at FL280
Baggage volume
1,132 L (40 cu ft) plus large forward cargo door access
Takeoff distance
747 m (2,450 ft) at MTOW
Landing distance
661 m (2,170 ft)
Runway suitability
Grass, gravel, unpaved and 2,500 ft strips
Certification
EASA and FAA; single-pilot IFR certified
Lavatory
Aft belted lavatory (partition curtain)
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Charter rate (EUR/hr)
€1,600 to 2,200
Ex-tax, European operators
Charter rate (USD/hr)
$1,850 to 2,600
North American operators
List price, new
~$6.1M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$1.5 to 5.4M
5-8 year old aircraft
Annual fixed cost
$120,000 to 200,000
Crew, hangar, insurance
Variable cost per hour
$800 to 1,300
Fuel, maintenance, fees
Crew required
1 or 2 pilots; single-pilot IFR certified.
Fuel burn
68 gph typical cruise (about 258 L/h)
Typical cruise
Typical annual use
300 to 600 hrs/yr
Hangar footprint
16.3 m × 14.4 m

PC-12 NGX list price is around 6.1 million USD equipped. The type has an unusually strong pre-owned market with retained value; used PC-12s regularly trade above appraised value in tight-supply years.

Compare

Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs. similar turboprops

How the Pilatus PC-12 NGX stacks up against the other turboprops we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Pilatus PC-12 NGX This model 3,417 km 9 290 kt 1.45 × 1.5 m The world's best-selling single-engine turboprop. Cavernous cargo door, standing lavatory, single-pilot approved, unmatched short-strip performance.
Beechcraft King Air 350 3,345 km 9 312 kt 1.45 × 1.37 m Twin-engine reliability preferred for over-water and single-pilot-restricted routes. Slightly quieter cabin than the PC-12; smaller cargo door.
Daher TBM 960 3,241 km 5 330 kt 1.24 × 1.22 m The fastest single-engine turboprop in production. Best-in-class fuel efficiency; cabin is smaller than the PC-12 but the block speed is 15 to 20 percent higher.
Beechcraft King Air 350 Daher TBM 960

Considering a different size? Browse the full turboprop lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Pilatus PC-12 NGX photos

Pilatus PC-12 NGX single-engine turboprop on approach to grass strip
Pilatus PC-12 NGX single-engine turboprop on approach to grass strip
Pilatus PC-12 NGX cabin with cognac leather club seating and oak trim
Pilatus PC-12 NGX cabin with cognac leather club seating and oak trim
Pilatus PC-12 NGX parked on alpine grass airstrip at golden hour
Pilatus PC-12 NGX parked on alpine grass airstrip at golden hour
Pilatus PC-12 NGX Honeywell Primus Apex flight deck
Pilatus PC-12 NGX Honeywell Primus Apex flight deck
Typical missions

Popular Pilatus PC-12 NGX routes

Zurich → Nice 1 h 45 min
Geneva → Ibiza 2 h 15 min
Sion → Milan 45 min
London → Paris 1 h 15 min
Frankfurt → St Moritz 1 h 30 min
Berlin → Prague 1 h 05 min
Questions

Pilatus PC-12 NGX FAQ

How many passengers can the Pilatus PC-12 seat?
Nine in the standard executive charter layout, up to 10 with high-density seating. Sleeping berths are not standard on this type.
What is the Pilatus PC-12 hourly charter rate?
Typical European rates run 1,600 to 2,200 EUR per hour ex-tax. North-American operators quote 1,850 to 2,600 USD per hour. Turboprop segment rates in 2026 broker indices span 1,900 to 3,000 EUR.
How much does a Pilatus PC-12 cost?
The current-production PC-12 NGX lists at about 6.1 million USD equipped. Today's pre-owned market runs 1.5 to 5.4 million USD depending on year (1994 onwards), hours and avionics variant.
What does it cost to own and operate a Pilatus PC-12?
Fixed costs run about 120,000 to 200,000 USD per year. Variable costs are 800 to 1,300 USD per flight hour. At 400 hours per year, all-in operating cost lands near 450,000 to 720,000 USD, well below any comparable twin turboprop or jet.
How many crew does the Pilatus PC-12 need?
One pilot on owner-flown operations; two pilots on most CAT charter operations for insurance and duty-time reasons. The PC-12 is single-pilot IFR certified.
Where is the Pilatus PC-12 built?
Pilatus Aircraft manufactures the PC-12 at its Stans, Switzerland factory. Final assembly and completion take place at the same site.
When did the Pilatus PC-12 first fly?
The prototype first flew in 1991. Commercial deliveries began in 1994, and successive variants (45, 47, NG, NGX) have refined the type continuously ever since.
Is the Pilatus PC-12 still in production?
Yes. The current PC-12 NGX variant is in full production at Stans, Switzerland, with strong order backlogs and 2,000+ deliveries across all variants.
What engine does the Pilatus PC-12 use?
One Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6E-67XP producing 1,200 shaft horsepower. The PT6E-67XP is a FADEC-controlled derivative with an autothrottle and reduced pilot workload.
How does the Pilatus PC-12 compare to a King Air 350?
The PC-12 is single-engine and single-pilot certified; the King Air 350 has two engines. Operating cost is roughly half of the 350. Speed is similar (290 vs 312 kts). The King Air suits corporate flight departments requiring twin-engine dispatch reliability; the PC-12 suits owner-flown and cost-sensitive missions.
Can the Pilatus PC-12 use unpaved runways?
Yes. Grass, gravel and hard-packed dirt strips are within the PC-12's certification, and 2,500 ft strips are within its performance envelope at typical charter weights.
What is the baggage capacity?
1,132 litres or about 40 cubic feet in the aft compartment, plus a 1.35 m × 1.32 m aft cargo door that accepts pallet-sized loads like art crates and race-team equipment.