The Pilatus PC-24 does something no other jet in the Palm Beach market does: it operates from short and unpaved runways, which opens up Bahamian out-island strips that a conventional light jet cannot use. It seats six to eight and flies 2,000 nautical miles, so it also handles the ordinary Northeast run.
Pilatus built the PC-24 with two Williams FJ44-4A engines, a trailing-link landing gear designed for rough surfaces and a large cargo door on the aft fuselage. It seats six to eight passengers, cruises around 440 knots and carries 2,000 nautical miles of range. The cargo door and flat floor let it carry loads that will not fit through a conventional airstair.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 440 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 55.2 feet
- Wingspan: 55.8 feet
- Height: 17.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 90 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Externally serviced
Why the Pilatus PC-24 Fits Palm Beach
Out-island Bahamas trips are where the PC-24 justifies itself from Palm Beach. Many of the smaller cays are served by short strips that rule out a Phenom 300 or a Citation Excel. The PC-24 can often use them, and we run a runway and weight analysis for the specific field and the day’s conditions before confirming.
The cargo door handles the loads that come with this market: dive gear, fishing tackle, art crates headed to or from Art Basel week, equestrian equipment moving to Wellington. Those go through the aft door rather than being wedged through a passenger entry.
As a normal light jet it works too. West Palm Beach to Teterboro at roughly 900 nautical miles and Chicago at about 995 are both nonstop legs. Clients who buy the PC-24 for the island capability end up using it for the regular pattern as well.
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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 Pilatus PC-24 run $4,200 to $5,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The PC-24 quotes at approximately $4,200 to $5,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Its charter fleet in South Florida is small, so availability rather than the hourly rate is usually what decides whether it fits your dates.
Other Super Light Jets Available
The full super light jets category page lists every super light jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-24 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.