Four-seat high-performance composite personal transport · Single-engine piston aircraft · production 2001–2003 · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Cirrus SR22 G1 costs approximately $248k (€230k) to $297k (€275k) to buy at 2002 market values, and about $72k (€67k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $905 (€838) per flight hour all-in. It seats 4, cruises at 180 kt (207 mph) and has a published range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km), needing about 2,133 ft (650 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The SR22 G1 is the cheapest route to 180 knots under a parachute, and for many buyers that sentence is the whole business case. This is the aeroplane that made Cirrus the dominant piston manufacturer. The costs, though, belong to a 310 hp single and not to a trainer: a 550-cubic-inch Continental to overhaul, insurance priced on high-performance terms even without retractable gear, and CAPS replacement running on a calendar clock regardless of hours. Early airframes also carry first-generation avionics. Buy it for the performance and underwrite it as the fast aeroplane it is.
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 weight | 1,542 kg |
|---|---|
| Useful load | 522 kg |
| Usable fuel | 307 L |
| Landing ground roll | 368 m |
| Maximum operating altitude | 17,500 ft |
| Stall speed | 59 KCAS |
| Baggage weight | 59 kg |
| Engine | Teledyne Continental IO-550-N, 310 hp |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Reported payload proxy | 721 lb (327 kg) |
| Reported range | 1,000 nm (1,852 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | Not used for mission ranking |
| Cruise speed | 180 kt (207 mph) |
| Runway need | ~2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Landing gear | Fixed tricycle |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | $32k (€30k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $292 (€270) |
Strong performance and CAPS at an accessible used price, but early avionics, engine and parachute calendar dominate value.
Indicative cash costs at 2002 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 use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $61k (€56k) | $1,517 (€1,405) | $573k (€531k) |
| 80 h / year | $72k (€67k) | $905 (€838) | $632k (€585k) |
| 120 h / year | $84k (€78k) | $700 (€648) | $690k (€639k) |
| 180 h / year | $102k (€94k) | $564 (€522) | $778k (€720k) |
Every figure above is built from a $32k (€30k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $292 (€270) 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 $62k (€57k) 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.
Cirrus SR22 G1 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.
Nothing beyond a pilot certificate for the category and class. With fixed tricycle gear and no endorsement requirement of its own, this is among the simplest certified aircraft to qualify in, which is a real part of why it is cheap to insure and easy to check out in.
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.
An indicative 2002 market price for a Cirrus SR22 G1 is $248k (€230k) to $297k (€275k). 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.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Cirrus SR22 G1 works out at roughly $72k (€67k) annually, which is about $905 (€838) 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 $292 (€270).
Reported range is 1,000 nm (1,852 km). PlaneFit does not yet use this figure for mission ranking on this model.
Plan on approximately 2,133 ft (650 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.