Ten-seat extreme-STOL utility turboprop · Single-engine turboprops · production 1967–2022 · See its reach on the 3D globe
A Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter costs approximately $2.19m (€2.02m) to $2.61m (€2.42m) to buy at 2010 market values, and about $215k (€199k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $2,687 (€2,488) per flight hour all-in. It seats 10, cruises at 125 kt (144 mph) and has a published range of 850 nm (1,574 km), needing about 640 ft (195 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
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 | 2,800 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum operating altitude | 25,000 ft |
| Engine | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27, 550 shp |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1,664 lb (755 kg) |
| Published planning range | 850 nm (1,574 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 569 nm (1,054 km) |
| Cruise speed | 125 kt (144 mph) |
| Runway need | ~640 ft (195 m) |
| Landing gear | Fixed tailwheel (conventional) |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | $108k (€100k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $972 (€900) |
Unmatched STOL and utility flexibility, but slow cruise, noise and specialist maintenance make it mission-specific.
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 use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $176k (€163k) | $4,401 (€4,075) | $3.26m (€3.02m) |
| 80 h / year | $215k (€199k) | $2,687 (€2,488) | $3.45m (€3.19m) |
| 120 h / year | $254k (€235k) | $2,115 (€1,958) | $3.65m (€3.38m) |
| 180 h / year | $312k (€289k) | $1,734 (€1,606) | $3.94m (€3.65m) |
Every figure above is built from a $108k (€100k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $972 (€900) 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 $210k (€195k) 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.
Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter 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.
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.
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 2010 market price for a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter is $2.19m (€2.02m) to $2.61m (€2.42m). 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 Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter works out at roughly $215k (€199k) annually, which is about $2,687 (€2,488) 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 $972 (€900).
Published range is 850 nm (1,574 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 569 nm rather than the brochure figure.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter requires type rating and tailwheel endorsement. 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.
Plan on approximately 640 ft (195 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.