Cessna U206G Stationair

6-occupant single-engine piston aircraft · Single-engine piston aircraft · in production 1977–1986 · See its reach on the 3D globe

Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variant

Indicative 1970 market price€261k – €312k

Estimated annual cost at 80 h€80k

Five-year cash outlay€682k

Key figures

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

Seats	6
Realistic payload with mission fuel	485 kg
Advertised range	900 nm
Practical planning radius (4 people)	603 nm
Cruise speed	147 kt
Runway need	~543 m
Pressurised	No
Fuel	Avgas 100LL
Fixed annual base	€13k
Direct cost per flight hour	€200

The ownership trade-off

The U206G Stationair combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 721 NM reported range and about 147 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 €72k per year ( €1790 per flight hour all-in)
80 hours/year: about €80k per year ( €995 per flight hour all-in)
120 hours/year: about €88k per year ( €730 per flight hour all-in)
180 hours/year: about €100k per year ( €553 per flight hour all-in)

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €35k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.

Where it fits well

147 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
900 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 603 nm with 4 occupants.
485 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.

Limitations to price honestly

The U206G Stationair combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 721 NM reported range and about 147 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
€13k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
Approximate 543 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.
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.