Kentucky clients ask about a piston aircraft when the flight is short, the bags are few and a turbine would be more airplane than the trip calls for.
Piper introduced the Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain) in 1973. It seats 8 to 9 with a published range of 883 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 211 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 24,000 feet, 38 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1973
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 883 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 211 knots
- Service ceiling: 24,000 feet
- Length: 34.6 feet
- Wingspan: 40.7 feet
- Height: 13 feet
- Baggage volume: 38 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Piper Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain) Fits Kentucky
With 883 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Kentucky to destinations such as St. Louis, Destin and Houston, allowing for reserves and routing. Plenty of Kentucky families spend part of the winter in Florida, and the weeks around the holidays are busy for flights south, so book early.
For an aircraft in this class, we choose the Kentucky airport nearest to where you are going, whether that is Bowman Field in Louisville, Blue Grass in Lexington or a regional airport such as Bowling Green, Owensboro or Paducah. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator before anything is booked.
How Kentucky Clients Use the Piper Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain)
Kentucky clients use piston aircraft for the shortest flights, with one or two passengers and very little luggage. Most seat between two and five, so let us know exactly who is going and what they are bringing.
Give us the route, who is flying and what they are bringing, golf clubs included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft is right or suggest one that suits the trip better.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $1,200 to $1,800 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Piper Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain) charter to or from Kentucky, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Piper Aircraft, Inc. unless noted otherwise.