Piper M500

Operating costs & specifications · Turboprops

$497,870annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$1,054variable cost / hour

$4.48cost per nm

48.0gph fuel burn

$2,360,111avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$69,120	$112,320
Fixed	$155,450	$155,450
Variable	$210,720	$342,420
Total / hour	$1,831	$1,532

Performance & dimensions

Range	800 nm
Cruise speed	225 kts · 259 mph
Seating	1 crew + 5 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	3' 10" × 4' 2" × 12' 3"
Interior volume	201 ft³
Takeoff / landing	2700 ft / 2900 ft

About this plane

The Piper M500 has a variable operating cost of $967 per hour. It offers a range of 225 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 235 knots (270 mph), with an average fuel burn of 48 gallons per hour. The cabin of the M500 measures 3'10" high, 4'2" wide, and 12'3" long, delivering 201 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 6 occupants, including the pilot, the aircraft features a pressurized, luxurious cabin with executive seating for a refined and comfortable flying experience. Requiring only 2,700 feet for takeoff and 2,900 feet for landing, the M500 excels in short-runway operations while maintaining impressive cruise efficiency, making it a smart choice for operators seeking performance, comfort, and versatility in a single-engine turboprop. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper M500's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.