Cessna 182T Skylane

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$98,085annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$214variable cost / hour

$1.62cost per nm

14.0gph fuel burn

$600,000avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$20,160	$32,760
Fixed	$28,600	$28,600
Variable	$42,760	$69,485
Total / hour	$357	$302

Performance & dimensions

Range	900 nm
Cruise speed	125 kts · 144 mph
Seating	1 crew + 4 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	4' 0" × 3' 6" × 11' 2"
Interior volume	157 ft³
Takeoff / landing	1600 ft / 1500 ft

About this plane

The Cessna 182T Skylane has a variable operating cost of $201 per hour. It offers a range of 650 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 132 knots (152 mph), with an average fuel burn of 14 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna 182T Skylane measures 4'0" high, 3'6" wide, and 11'2" long, offering 157 cubic feet of interior volume. With seating for up to four occupants, it provides a comfortable and capable environment for personal or training missions. Requiring 1,600 feet for takeoff and 1,500 feet for landing, the Skylane is well-suited for short-field operations, making it a dependable and versatile aircraft for private pilots and small operators alike. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna 182T Skylane's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.