The Pilatus PC-24 is the only jet on this site certified for unpaved runways, and out of Los Angeles that opens airports nothing else in its class can use. Six to eight seats, 440 knots, 2,000 nautical miles and a cargo door in the back.
Pilatus built the PC-24 as a Super Versatile Jet with two Williams FJ44-4A engines, a large aft cargo door and approval for grass, gravel and dirt surfaces. Six to eight seats, 440 knots and 2,000 nautical miles of range.
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 Los Angeles
Short-field and rough-field ability is what this aircraft sells, and around Southern California it means the smaller regional runways stay available on an aircraft with genuine transcontinental-adjacent range. What any specific tail can do on the day is the operator’s call against weight, temperature and wind.
The cargo door is the PC-12’s best feature carried onto a jet. It is the PC-12’s best feature carried onto a jet: bulky and awkward loads go in through the back instead of being turned sideways through a passenger door, so a Van Nuys departure with six people and a full equipment case list stays on one aircraft.
The charter fleet is smaller than the Phenom 300’s and demand is high, so a PC-24 request in Southern California usually needs more lead time than the aircraft it competes with.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The PC-24 quotes just below a Phenom 300, and for a Los Angeles trip into a short or unpaved field it is frequently the only jet that can take it at all.
Other Super Light Jets Available
The full super light jets category page lists every super light jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-24 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.