When an Opa-locka trip is a short run to Orlando, Tampa or Atlanta with five or six people, a turboprop is often the sensible aircraft.
Pilatus introduced the PC-12 in 1994. It seats 6 to 9 with a published range of 1,803 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 285 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 30,000 feet, 40 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1994
- Seating: 6 to 9
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,803 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 285 knots
- Service ceiling: 30,000 feet
- Length: 47.3 feet
- Wingspan: 53.3 feet
- Height: 14 feet
- Baggage volume: 40 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Pilatus PC-12 Fits Opa-locka
With 1,803 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Atlanta, Philadelphia and Boston, allowing for reserves and routing. Opa-locka has US Customs on the field, so an international trip can clear on arrival in the Miami area.
Smaller aircraft fly from Opa-locka as well as Miami Executive in south Miami-Dade, and the operator confirms the airport at each end on your quote. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Opa-locka Clients Use the Pilatus PC-12
Turboprops carry small Miami groups to Florida and Southeast destinations, often into smaller airports close to where they are going.
Give us the route, the number of passengers and everything they are bringing, golf bags and strollers included, and your advisor will check this aircraft against the trip before putting other options in front of you.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $2,000 to $3,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Turboprops Available
- Socata TBM 700
- Socata TBM 850
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-12 charter to or from Opa-locka, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.