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Cessna 208 Caravan

Operating costs & specifications · Turboprops

$494,705annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$1,021variable cost / hour
$5.84cost per nm
52.0gph fuel burn
$2,120,160avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$74,880$121,680
Fixed$162,750$162,750
Variable$204,280$331,955
Total / hour$1,835$1,522

Performance & dimensions

Range850 nm
Cruise speed160 kts · 184 mph
Seating1 crew + 9 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 6" × 5' 3" × 12' 9"
Interior volume304 ft³
Takeoff / landing2100 ft / 1700 ft

About this plane

The Cessna 208 Caravan has a variable operating cost of $779 per hour. It offers a range of 350 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 175 knots (201 mph), with an average fuel burn of 52 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna 208 Caravan measures 4'6" high, 5'3" wide, and 12'9" long, offering 304 cubic feet of interior volume. With flexible seating or cargo configurations, it comfortably accommodates up to 10-14 passengers or a substantial load. Requiring 2,100 feet for takeoff and 1,700 feet for landing, the Caravan is well-suited for short, unimproved runways in remote or rugged areas. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna 208 Caravan's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

Range from your airport

This model's range: 850 nm · 160 kt cruise

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