The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX has a variable operating cost of $829 per hour. It provides a range of 500 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 188 knots (216 mph), with an average fuel burn of 60 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX measures 4’6″ high, 5’3″ wide, and 16’9″ long, offering 399 cubic feet of interior volume. With seating for up to 14 passengers or capacity for a substantial cargo load, it offers impressive utility and comfort. Requiring 2,700 feet for takeoff and 1,900 feet for landing, the Grand Caravan EX is well-suited for short, unimproved runways and remote operations.
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Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
1
/
9
Seat Full Range
500
/
575
Normal Cruise
188
/
216
Avg Pre Owned Price
1995000
Cost Per NM
5

Sample Budget
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX
Sample Budget
Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
---|---|---|
Mileage | 35000 NM | 56875 NM |
Fuel Cost | $75000 | $121875 |
Total Fixed Cost | $212200 | $212200 |
Total Variable Cost | $202000 | $328250 |
Total Hourly Cost | $2071 | $1663 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
35000
Total Hrs
35000
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
35000
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