The Cirrus SR-22 is a high-performance single-engine piston that serves Mexico’s lightest charter market, carrying three to four passengers on short coastal hops and border crossings where the load is small and cost is the primary consideration.
Cirrus built the SR-22 with a single Continental IO-550-N engine and composite construction, incorporating the whole-aircraft parachute system as standard. It seats three to four passengers, cruises around 183 knots to 17,500 feet, and carries a range of roughly 1,207 nautical miles. Full specifications for the Cirrus SR-22 are published by Cirrus Aircraft.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Cirrus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 2001
- Seating: 3 to 4
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,207 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 183 knots
- Service ceiling: 17,500 feet
- Length: 26 feet
- Wingspan: 38.3 feet
- Height: 8.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 32 cubic feet
Why the Cirrus SR-22 Fits Mexico
The SR-22 is the Mexico charter option for small groups on very short routes where a twin-piston would be oversize and expensive for the load. Two passengers from a Texas border city to a coastal Tamaulipas property, a small family crossing into Baja for a weekend trip: these are the missions that fit the aircraft.
Single-engine certification means this aircraft is not available for over-water operations in most commercial frameworks. Mexico’s Gulf and Pacific coastal routes require operator confirmation of FAR Part 135 authorization and specific over-water currency before we quote the SR-22 on any segment that crosses water.
The CAPS parachute system is a genuine safety feature on a single-engine aircraft operating over Mexico terrain. It does not change the aeronautical risk of single-engine flight, but it is the correct and honest thing to explain to a client considering this aircraft for a trip where engine failure over mountainous terrain would otherwise leave limited options.
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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 Cirrus SR-22 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cirrus SR-22 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.