New York clients book piston aircraft when the trip is short, the group is small and a turbine aircraft would be more than the flight needs.
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 New York
With 883 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from New York to destinations such as Nantucket, Charleston and Bermuda, allowing for reserves and routing. New York airspace is busy all year, and air traffic control delays reach the business-aviation airports as well as the airline ones, so your advisor keeps you updated on the day.
Smaller aircraft give New York clients the widest choice of airports, from Teterboro and Westchester County to Republic in Farmingdale, Morristown and, in summer, East Hampton and Gabreski for the Hamptons. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How New York Clients Use the Piper Navajo PA-31 (Cheyenne / Chieftain)
New York clients use piston aircraft for short trips with one or two passengers, such as a hop to a small field upstate or on Long Island. Most have two to five seats and room for only light bags, so they make the most sense over short distances.
Send us the route, the passenger count and what everyone is bringing, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits the trip or suggest one that fits 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 in or out of New York, 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.