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.

Cessna 208 Caravan | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
- typical seating capacity
1
/
9
- seats full RANGE (Nm/sm)
350
(403)
- normal cruise (kts/mph)
175
(201)
- Average pre-owned price
$1295000
- Average pre-owned price
$5
Cessna 208 Caravan- Annual Budget
$521200
The annual budget for operating a Cessna 208 Caravan is estimated at 521200. This budget calculation is based on 325 hours of flight time per year.
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Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
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Mileage | 32000 NM | 52000 NM |
Fuel Cost | $65000 | $105625 |
Total Fixed Cost | $209200 | $209200 |
Total Variable Cost | $192000 | $312000 |
Total Hourly Cost | $2006 | $1604 |
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