Bell 206L-1 LongRanger II

6-occupant turbine helicopter · Private helicopters · in production 1978-1982 · See its reach on the 3D globe

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Indicative 1980 market price€643k to €769k

Estimated annual cost at 80 h€194k

Five-year cash outlay€1.67m

Key figures

Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.

Seats	6
Reported payload proxy	450 kg
Reported range	239 nm
Practical planning radius (4 people)	Not used for mission ranking
Cruise speed	112 kt
Runway need	Vertical
Pressurised	No
Fuel	Jet A-1
Fixed annual base	€42k
Direct cost per flight hour	€770

The ownership trade-off

The 206L-1 LongRanger II combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 239 NM reported range and about 112 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

Cost picture at different usage

40 hours/year: about €163k per year ( €4070 per flight hour all-in)
80 hours/year: about €194k per year ( €2420 per flight hour all-in)
120 hours/year: about €224k per year ( €1870 per flight hour all-in)
180 hours/year: about €271k per year ( €1503 per flight hour all-in)

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €116k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.

Where it fits well

112 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
239 nm reported range is retained for profile context, but PlaneFit does not use it for mission ranking yet.
450 kg reported payload proxy and 6 seats define the cabin context pending source-level normalization.

Limitations to price honestly

The 206L-1 LongRanger II combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 239 NM reported range and about 112 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
€42k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.

Recommended missions

Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.