The Piper Aerostar 600 is the fastest piston twin a Palm Beach client is likely to charter, and speed is the whole reason it is still flying. It cruises well ahead of a Baron on the same fuel, which turns a Bahamas crossing or a Florida coast-to-coast leg into a noticeably shorter trip.
Ted Smith designed the Aerostar with a mid-mounted wing, a slim fuselage and two Lycoming engines, and Piper produced it through the early 1980s. It seats up to five passengers, cruises around 200 knots and carries 1,161 nautical miles of range. The design is fast for its power, at the cost of a narrow cabin and higher approach speeds than a Baron. Full specifications for the Piper Aerostar 600 are published by Piper Aircraft.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1967
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,161 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 200 knots
- Service ceiling: 21,200 feet
- Length: 34.8 feet
- Wingspan: 34.2 feet
- Height: 12.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
Why the Piper Aerostar 600 Fits Palm Beach
Cross-state and island legs suit it. West Palm Beach to Tampa at about 150 nautical miles, to Nassau at about 170, to Marsh Harbour at about 160: the Aerostar covers each faster than the other piston twins on the ramp, which is what clients are paying for.
Higher approach speeds mean it wants more runway than a Baron does. That is fine at Trump International, Boca Raton and Witham Field at Stuart, and we run a runway analysis for the actual weight and conditions before confirming any smaller field or Bahamian out-island strip.
The cabin is snug for five. Four adults and bags is a realistic load; five adults and a week of luggage is not. We would rather tell you that when we quote than have you find it at the airplane.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Piper Aerostar 600 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Aerostar 600 quotes at approximately $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 9/2026, the same band as a Baron. Because it is quicker, the block time on a given Palm Beach route is shorter, so the trip total sometimes lands below a slower twin at the same hourly rate.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Aerostar 600 charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.