The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine pressurized turboprop that carries nine passengers or converts to cargo, making it one of the most flexible short-haul aircraft in the charter market. For Orlando island hops, short Florida legs, and small-strip Bahamas destinations, it operates from KORL or KISM with outstanding short-field performance.
Pilatus built the PC-12 as a single-engine pressurized turboprop with a Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-67P engine and a cabin that carries nine passengers or converts to cargo. The PC-12 NGX improved avionics and engine output. With a large door and flat floor, it handles mixed passenger and light cargo loads, making it especially suited to island-destination operations with variable cargo needs. [EXTERNAL_LINK]
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 Orlando
The PC-12’s short-field capability opens up Bahamas strips and smaller Florida airports that twin-turboprops and jets cannot reach. From KISM, roughly eight miles from Walt Disney World, it connects guests and corporate delegations to private island destinations and shorter runway strips in the Bahamas that suit a smaller group.
Single-engine operation is a consideration some clients raise. For those clients, we discuss the PT6A engine’s reputation for reliability and the operational realities of single-engine turboprop charter, so the decision is informed rather than assumed. Where twin-engine redundancy is a hard requirement, we recommend the King Air family instead.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Pilatus PC-12 run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Turboprops Available
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-12 charter in or out of Orlando, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.