For a short hop out of Kentucky with one or two people on board, a piston aircraft keeps the trip simple.
Piper introduced the PA-23 Aztec in 1959. It seats 5 with a published range of 970 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 180 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 24,000 feet and 27 cubic feet of baggage volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1959
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 970 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 180 knots
- Service ceiling: 24,000 feet
- Length: 31.2 feet
- Wingspan: 37.2 feet
- Height: 10.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 27 cubic feet
Why the Piper PA-23 Aztec Fits Kentucky
With 970 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Kentucky to destinations such as St. Louis, New York and Palm Beach, 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 PA-23 Aztec
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: $1,000 to $1,500 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Piper PA-23 Aztec 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.