Piper Cheyenne I

Operating costs & specifications · Turboprops

$836,100annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$2,102variable cost / hour

$8.41cost per nm

85.0gph fuel burn

$700,459avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$122,400	$198,900
Fixed	$152,950	$152,950
Variable	$420,400	$683,150
Total / hour	$2,867	$2,573

Performance & dimensions

Range	1,000 nm
Cruise speed	210 kts · 242 mph
Seating	1 crew + 5 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	4' 3" × 4' 2" × 10' 10"
Interior volume	197 ft³
Takeoff / landing	3500 ft / 2400 ft

About this plane

The Piper Cheyenne I has a variable operating cost of $2,021 per hour. It offers a range of 800 nautical miles, a normal cruise speed of 250 knots (288 mph), and an average fuel burn of 85 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Piper Cheyenne I measures 4'3" high, 4'2" wide, and 10'10" long, providing 197 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 6 passengers, the pressurized cabin offers a comfortable environment for short to mid-range travel. With a takeoff requirement of just 3,500 feet and a landing distance of 2,400 feet, the Cheyenne I can access smaller airports with ease while maintaining solid cruise performance and operating efficiency. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper Cheyenne I's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.