Nashville charter trips into the smaller airports of the Southeast often come down to a turboprop, which reaches strips that most jets cannot use.
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 Nashville
With 1,803 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Chicago, Boston and Cabo San Lucas, 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 Pilatus PC-12
Turboprops suit trips from Nashville across Tennessee and the Southeast, from Memphis and Knoxville to the Gulf Coast. They cost less per hour than a jet, and on trips under about two hours the time difference against a light jet is often small.
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)
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Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $2,000 to $3,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-12 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.