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.
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Cessna 208 Caravan | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
1
/
9
Seat Full Range
350
/
403
Normal Cruise
175
/
201
Avg Pre Owned Price
1295000
Cost Per NM
5
Sample Budget
Cessna 208 Caravan
Sample Budget
| Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 32000 NM | 52000 NM |
| Fuel Cost | $65000 | $105625 |
| Total Fixed Cost | $209200 | $209200 |
| Total Variable Cost | $192000 | $312000 |
| Total Hourly Cost | $2006 | $1604 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
32000
Total Hrs
32000
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
32000
HOURLY VARIABLE COST
ANNUAL FIXED COST
$
370,000
$
40,800
$
$
$
108,000
$
$
610,000
$
503,813
$
106,188
ANNUAL VARIABLE COST
28,375
$
177,344
$
72,000
27,625
44,375
0
0
72,000
$
98,750
$
40,625
$
388,719
ANNUAL BUDGET
$
494,906
MONTHLY BUDGET
$
41,242