The Pilatus PC-24 is the only jet on this site certified for unpaved runways, and in the Mexico market that distinction opens airstrips that no other super light jet can legally serve. Six to eight seats, 440 knots, 2,000 nautical miles, and a cargo door that Swiss manufacturer Pilatus carried forward from the PC-12.
Pilatus built the PC-24 as a Super Versatile Jet with two Williams FJ44-4A engines, a large aft cargo door and approval for grass, gravel and dirt surfaces. Six to eight seats, 440 knots and 2,000 nautical miles of range.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 440 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 55.2 feet
- Wingspan: 55.8 feet
- Height: 17.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 90 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Externally serviced
Why the Pilatus PC-24 Fits Mexico
Mexico has a significant network of private ranches, eco-lodges, and remote destinations served by unpaved or short airstrips that are unreachable by conventional jets. The PC-24’s certified short-field and rough-surface capability is the one specification that addresses those trips directly, and no other aircraft in the super light or light jet categories shares it. What any specific tail can do on a given day is the operator’s performance calculation, not a blanket promise.
The cargo door is the second distinction. Bulky or awkward loads go in through the aft door rather than being turned sideways through a passenger door, which on a Mexico eco-tourism or research trip with equipment cases, dive gear, or medical supplies changes the logistics. For more standard Mexico leisure routes the door matters less, but it never hurts.
At 2,000 nautical miles of range the PC-24 covers all the primary Mexico sectors without a stop, from Texas to Mexico City and from Florida to the Yucatan Peninsula. Tulum International (MMTL), which opened for civilian operations in December 2023, gives the eco-luxury market on the Riviera Maya direct jet access, and the PC-24 is a natural aircraft for that type of client.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Pilatus PC-24 run $4,200 to $5,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The PC-24 quotes at the lower end of the Mexico super light band, and for a trip into a short or unpaved Mexico airstrip it is frequently the only jet that can take it at all.
Other Super Light Jets Available
The full super light jets category page lists every super light jet we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-24 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.