Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675Photo: Calistemon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized · representative variant
Indicative 2010 market price$1.79m (€1.66m) to $2.14m (€1.98m)
Estimated annual cost at 80 h$238k (€220k)
Five-year cash outlay$3.13m (€2.9m)

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 costs approximately $1.79m (€1.66m) to $2.14m (€1.98m) to buy at 2010 market values, and about $238k (€220k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $2,975 (€2,755) per flight hour all-in. It seats 14, cruises at 184 kt (212 mph) and has a published range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km), needing about 2,165 ft (660 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.

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Extended technical specifications

First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.

Maximum takeoff weight3,969 kg
Usable fuel1,257 L
Maximum operating altitude25,000 ft
EnginePratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A, 675 shp

Key figures

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

Seats14
Realistic payload with mission fuel2,264 lb (1,027 kg)
Published planning range1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Practical planning radius (4 people)670 nm (1,241 km)
Cruise speed184 kt (212 mph)
Runway need~2,165 ft (660 m)
Landing gearFixed tricycle
PressurisedNo
FuelJet A-1
Fixed annual base$124k (€115k)
Direct cost per flight hour$1,058 (€980)

The ownership trade-off

Rugged, simple and extraordinarily flexible, but unpressurized cruise and commercial maintenance limit executive appeal.

Cost picture at different usage

Indicative cash costs at 2010 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.

Annual useAnnual cash costEffective cost / hFive-year cash outlay
40 h / year$196k (€181k)$4,892 (€4,530)$2.92m (€2.71m)
80 h / year$238k (€220k)$2,975 (€2,755)$3.13m (€2.9m)
120 h / year$280k (€260k)$2,336 (€2,163)$3.35m (€3.1m)
180 h / year$344k (€318k)$1,910 (€1,769)$3.66m (€3.39m)

What the estimate covers

Every figure above is built from a $124k (€115k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $1,058 (€980) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $233k (€216k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.

Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.

Where it fits well

  • 184 kt (212 mph) cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
  • 1,000 nm (1,852 km) published range creates a practical planning radius of about 670 nm with 4 occupants.
  • 2,264 lb (1,027 kg) realistic payload proxy and 14 seats define the usable cabin mission.

Limitations to price honestly

  • Rugged, simple and extraordinarily flexible, but unpressurized cruise and commercial maintenance limit executive appeal.
  • $124k (€115k) fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
  • Approximate 2,165 ft (660 m) take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.

Recommended missions

  • Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
  • Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
  • Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.

What you need to be qualified to fly a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675

On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.

  • Type rating, if it exceeds 12,500 lb. 14 CFR 61.31(a) requires a type rating for any airplane above 12,500 lb maximum takeoff weight. Most owner-flown turboprops sit below it and the cabin-class types sit above, so this is the line that separates a checkout from a formal type course. PlaneFit does not store maximum takeoff weight, so check this type's certificated weight rather than assuming either way.

US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.

Common questions about the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675

How much does a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 cost?

An indicative 2010 market price for a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 is $1.79m (€1.66m) to $2.14m (€1.98m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.

What does a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 cost per hour to operate?

Flying 80 hours a year, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 works out at roughly $238k (€220k) annually, which is about $2,975 (€2,755) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $1,058 (€980).

How far can a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 fly?

Published range is 1,000 nm (1,852 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 670 nm rather than the brochure figure.

What do you need to be qualified to fly a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675?

Beyond a pilot certificate, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 requires type rating. 14 CFR 61.31(a) requires a type rating for any airplane above 12,500 lb maximum takeoff weight. Most owner-flown turboprops sit below it and the cabin-class types sit above, so this is the line that separates a checkout from a formal type course. PlaneFit does not store maximum takeoff weight, so check this type's certificated weight rather than assuming either way. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.

What runway does a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan 675 need?

Plan on approximately 2,165 ft (660 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.

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