Private jet Pilatus PC-24
Unprepared runways, remote areas, 6-8 passengers, extreme versatility
From
6 000 €
Capacity
Up to 10 pax
Specifications
Performance
Max passengers
10
Max range
3 380 km
Cruise speed
815 km/h
Top speed
Mach 0.74
Minimum runway
900 m
Baggage volume
2.4 m³
Cabin & Comfort
Cabin dimensions
5.13 m
Length
1.6 m
Width
1.49 m
Height
Onboard amenities
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The Pilatus PC-24 is the first "super versatile jet" capable of operating from 900 m gravel or grass runways. Its rear cargo door is unique in this category. Built in Switzerland, it combines alpine robustness with understated luxury.
The Pilatus PC-24 is the first and only business jet capable of operating on unprepared surfaces — gravel, grass, and dirt — while maintaining the performance of a modern light jet. Manufactured in Switzerland by Pilatus Aircraft, it meets a unique need: reaching isolated destinations (hospitals in conflict zones, humanitarian bases, African lodges, alpine runways) that no other jet can access. Air ambulance services, NGOs, specialist adventure-luxury operators, and corporate aviation clients adopt it for this very reason.
The PC-24 cabin is the most spacious in its light category, with a length of 5.13 m and a standing height of 1.49 m — a rare achievement for a light jet. The 10 leather seats can be fully removed via the large rear cargo door (1.27 m × 1.32 m), transforming the aircraft into a medevac unit or a mobile studio. Wi-Fi and a lavatory are standard.
With 3,380 km of range at a cruise speed of 815 km/h, the PC-24 covers all of Europe and the Mediterranean rim non-stop. Its minimum runway of 900 m is among the shortest in its category, and its ability to operate on unprepared surfaces makes it the aircraft of choice for safaris in Kenya, humanitarian missions, or transfers to Alpine mountain destinations. Empty legs are moderately frequent given its niche specialisation.
Practical Information
- Category: Light Jet — with unique cargo capabilities
- Range: 3,380 km (Europe and North Africa non-stop)
- Runways: 900 m minimum — gravel, grass, and unprepared surfaces accepted
- Cabin: 5.13 m × 1.60 m × 1.49 m — large rear cargo door
- Indicative price: €6,000 to €10,000 for a European flight
- Amenities: Wi-Fi, lavatory, cargo configuration available
- Ideal for: remote areas, humanitarian missions, safaris, alpine runways
Operators offering the Pilatus PC-24
| Operator | Availability | Reviews | Starting price |
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| PrivateFly (FXAIR) | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
From 7 000 €
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| LunaJets | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Private jet marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
From 8 400 €
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| PrivateJetFinder | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet marketplace) | star 4.3/5 |
From 8 500 €
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| VistaJet | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet program) | star 4.7/5 |
From 10 800 €
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| AeroAffaires | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet broker) | star 4.9/5 |
From 11 200 €
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| NetJets | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet program) | star 4.8/5 |
From 13 500 €
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7 000 €
PrivateFly (FXAIR)
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet marketplace Book arrow_forward -
8 400 €
LunaJets
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_3_bar High · Private jet marketplace Book arrow_forward -
8 500 €
PrivateJetFinder
star 4.3/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet marketplace Book arrow_forward -
10 800 €
VistaJet
star 4.7/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet program Book arrow_forward -
11 200 €
AeroAffaires
star 4.9/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet broker Book arrow_forward -
13 500 €
NetJets
star 4.8/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet program Book arrow_forward
Routes available with the Pilatus PC-24 (2 routes)
Cities served by the Pilatus PC-24 (2 cities)
Frequently asked questions about the Pilatus PC-24
The Pilatus PC-24 charters for between €6,000 and €10,000 for a one-way European flight. Specific missions — medical evacuation, humanitarian flight, African destination — may require tailored quotes and can exceed €15,000 per flight hour. Availability is more limited than for classic light jets as the global fleet remains modest — fewer than 200 aircraft in active service. For a standard flight, expect rates similar to a top-of-range Phenom 300E or CJ4.
Yes — this is the fundamental characteristic that sets the PC-24 apart from all other business jets. It can operate on gravel, grass, or dirt surfaces thanks to its reinforced undercarriage, wider-section tyres, and engine debris guards. Pilatus certifies the aircraft for a minimum runway of 900 m on a hard surface, and demonstrations have shown its capability on grass in under 750 m. It thus serves safari lodges in Kenya, humanitarian bases in Mali, and Swiss alpine meadows inaccessible to any other jet.
The standard configuration of the Pilatus PC-24 is 8 passengers, but certification allows up to 10. Its large lateral cargo door (1.27 m × 1.32 m) allows all seats to be removed for use as an air ambulance (stretcher + medical equipment) or cargo transport. It is the only passenger-cargo multi-role business jet on the market. For luxury travel, 6 passengers enjoy remarkable space in the longest cabin in the light category.
The PC-24 has a maximum range of 3,380 km, covering all of Europe, the Maghreb, and part of sub-Saharan Africa from France. In practice with 8 passengers, the effective range is around 2,800 km. It can connect Paris to Nairobi in two technical stops, or cover all European destinations direct. Its cruise speed of 815 km/h makes it one of the fastest light jets.
Yes — the Pilatus PC-24 is one of the private jets most widely used for medical evacuations (medevac) and humanitarian aviation. Its large lateral door allows a stretcher to be loaded without removing the forward seats. The humanitarian organisation Rega (Swiss Air Rescue) operates a fleet of PC-24s for its repatriation missions. The cabin can be configured with medical monitors, ventilators, and medication in under an hour.
The PC-24 differs radically from other light jets in terms of operational versatility. The Embraer Phenom 300E or the Cessna CJ4 are optimised for hard paved runways only. The PC-24, by contrast, accesses four times more airports worldwide thanks to unprepared surfaces. It also has the largest cargo door in the category. The trade-off is a slightly higher charter rate and lower availability. For standard business travel on a paved runway, a Phenom 300E is cheaper; for an isolated destination, the PC-24 is often the only jet possible.
