Piston aircraft handle the shortest charter flights out of Nashville, such as a hop to a small county airport where a jet would be more aircraft than the trip needs.
Piper introduced the Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain) in 1973. It seats 8 to 9 with a published range of 883 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 211 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 24,000 feet, 38 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1973
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 883 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 211 knots
- Service ceiling: 24,000 feet
- Length: 34.6 feet
- Wingspan: 40.7 feet
- Height: 13 feet
- Baggage volume: 38 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Piper Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain) Fits Nashville
With 883 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Atlanta, Washington and Miami, allowing for reserves and routing. Ramp space at Nashville International gets tight on Titans home game weekends in the fall, so a departure on those dates is worth planning early.
Around Nashville this opens up the smaller airports as well, including John C. Tune (KJWN) on the west side, Smyrna (KMQY) to the southeast and Music City Executive (KXNX) in Gallatin, where tower hours are worth checking before a late departure. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is a calculation the operator makes for that weight and that day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Nashville Clients Use the Piper Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain)
Middle Tennessee clients book piston aircraft for short regional trips: a quick run to a county airport for a meeting, a hop to a lake house, or a short repositioning flight where a turbine aircraft would cost more than the trip needs. Most have two to five seats, and they make the most sense over short distances.
Tell us the route, the passenger count and what is traveling with you, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft is the right fit or suggest a better one.
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- 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: $1,200 to $1,800 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Piper Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain) charter in or out of Nashville, 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.