Cessna 208B Grand Caravan | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan has a variable operating cost of $787 per hour. It provides a range of 550 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 180 knots (207 mph), with an average fuel burn of 53 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan measures 4'6" high, 5'3" wide, and 12'9" long, offering 304 cubic feet of interior volume. With space for up to 14 passengers or a substantial cargo payload, it delivers versatility and capability. Requiring 2,500 feet for takeoff and 1,700 feet for landing, the Grand Caravan is ideal for short, unimproved runways and remote airstrips.
typical seating capacity
1/9
seats full RANGE (Nm/sm)
550.00 (633.00)
normal cruise (kts/mph)
180.00/207.00
Average pre-owned price
$2,150,202
cost per nm
$5.43
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan - Annual Budget
$527,806
Based on 325 hours
The annual budget for operating a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is estimated at $527,806. This budget calculation is based on 325 hours of flight time per year.
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sample budget
| Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 31,000 NM | 50,375 NM |
| Fuel Cost | $66,250 | $107,656 |
| Total Fixed Cost | $210,200 | $210,200 |
| Total Variable Cost | $195,450 | $317,606 |
| Total Hourly Cost | $2,028 | $1,624 |
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Cessna 208B Grand Caravan | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan has a variable operating cost of $787 per hour. It provides a range of 550 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 180 knots (207 mph), with an average fuel burn of 53 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan measures 4'6" high, 5'3" wide, and 12'9" long, offering 304 cubic feet of interior volume. With space for up to 14 passengers or a substantial cargo payload, it delivers versatility and capability. Requiring 2,500 feet for takeoff and 1,700 feet for landing, the Grand Caravan is ideal for short, unimproved runways and remote airstrips.
typical seating capacity
1/9
seats full RANGE (Nm/sm)
550.00 (633.00)
normal cruise (kts/mph)
180.00/207.00
Average pre-owned price
$2,150,202
cost per nm
$5.43
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