Turboprop
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan — Private Jet Charter
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is a turboprop aircraft with a maximum range of 964 nm, 14 seats. SkyAccess tracks 20 active Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft across 9 FAA Part 135 charter operators, with 3 upcoming empty legs published on this type.
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Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Specifications
- Seats
- 14
- Max range
- 964 nm
- Max speed
- 162 kts
- Ceiling
- 25,000 ft
- Cabin LxWxH
- 202 × 62 × 51 in
- Cabin volume
- 352 ft³
- Engines
- 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada
- MTOW
- 8,750 lb
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is a single-engine, high-wing turboprop aircraft, known for its durability, impressive payload, and adaptability across a range of missions, including passenger and cargo transport, medical evacuation, and aerial surveys. As an upgraded version of the 208 Caravan, the 208B Grand Caravan features a longer fuselage, larger payload capacity, and increased range, making it highly popular for commuter airlines, charter services, and cargo operations, particularly in remote or rugged areas. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A engine, the 208B Grand Caravan has a maximum cruise speed of approximately 186 mph (162 knots) and a range of up to 964 nautical miles. It can reach a maximum altitude of 25,000 feet, ideal for operators needing to bypass adverse weather or access high-altitude destinations. Known for its STOL (short takeoff and landing) capability, the Grand Caravan can operate in remote areas with minimal runway infrastructure, including unpaved airstrips, making it a robust solution for off-grid operations. The cabin of the 208B Grand Caravan offers flexible configurations, with seating for up to 14 passengers, or the option to convert to a cargo-only setup, holding up to 3,675 pounds of payload. Many models are equipped with large cargo doors and offer easy loading and unloading for freight or quick seat reconfiguration for passenger transport. Its spacious cabin, pressurized with heating and ventilation options, adds comfort for passenger flights and versatility for medical missions or cargo operations. As of Q2 2024, the list price of the 208B Grand Caravan is $2,200,000.
Operators flying the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (9)
Upcoming Cessna 208B Grand Caravan empty legs
Active Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft on SkyAccess (20)
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Tail numbers, year, operator, and base for the 20 active Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft on SkyAccess are available to members.
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Frequently asked about Cessna 208B Grand Caravan charter
- How much does it cost to charter a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan?
- Cessna 208B Grand Caravan charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan runs 25–80% below the equivalent on-demand charter rate, with the deepest discounts inside the 72-hour window before departure. On-demand retail charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.
- Which operators fly the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan?
- 9 FAA Part 135 operators currently fly the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan on SkyAccess, with 20 active aircraft on the certificates. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.
- Are there Cessna 208B Grand Caravan empty leg flights available?
- SkyAccess currently has 3 upcoming Cessna 208B Grand Caravan empty leg flights published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked — set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Cessna 208B Grand Caravan empty legs appear.
- Is the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan a safe aircraft to charter?
- The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is an FAA-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.