Pilatus PC-24

Turbofan • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear

Range Visualization

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Payload vs. Range

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Avg. pax weight (lbs)

Default: 190 lbs (FAA standard)

Luggage per pax (lbs)

Default: 30 lbs

Passengers

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Fuel on board

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Range

Available Range / nm

Mission capable — Aircraft can handle the current load with full fuel tanks.

Fuel tradeoff required — You'll need to leave gallons of fuel behind ( gal usable for nm range).

Over max gross weight — Reduce payload by lbs to safely operate this aircraft.

Mission Profile

440

KTAS

Cruise Speed

Occupants

2040

Max Range

630

lbs

Wet Payload

Estimated Ownership Costs

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About the Pilatus PC-24

The Pilatus PC-24, often called the ‘Super Versatile Jet’ (SVJ), is the world’s first business jet designed to operate from short, unpaved runways like grass, gravel, and dirt. It successfully carries over the ‘rugged DNA’ of the PC-12 into the jet world. For a GA buyer, it offers the unique combination of a midsize cabin, light jet economics, and the utility of a mountain-climbing turboprop.

Key Features for GA Buyers

Rough-Field Performance: Certified for operations on unpaved surfaces, it can access over 21,000 airports worldwide—many of which are closed to every other jet in its class.
Standard Cargo Door: Inherited from the PC-12, the massive 4.2 ft x 4.1 ft cargo door allows for easy loading of palletized cargo, motorcycles, or bulky sports equipment.
Quiet Power Mode (QPM): The right engine features a sub-idle mode that acts as an APU, powering cabin climate and avionics on the ground without the weight or maintenance of a separate unit.
Single-Pilot ACE: The Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (based on Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0) is tailor-made for high-workload single-pilot operations with four 12-inch screens and intuitive touch controls.

Trade-offs

Acquisition Cost: Due to its immense popularity and unique niche, resale values remain extremely high, often commanding a premium over the Phenom 300 or CJ4.
Specific Training: While it is single-pilot certified, the PC-24 requires a pilot who is comfortable with high-performance operations on varied runway surfaces, which can be more demanding than standard paved-runway flying.
Fuel Burn vs. PC-12: While it is significantly faster than its turboprop sibling, buyers must prepare for the inherent increase in fuel burn (approx. 160-190 GPH) that comes with moving to turbofan engines.