The Pilatus PC-12 is one of the most versatile single-engine turboprops in Mexico’s charter and utility market, capable of operating into short and unpaved strips while carrying 6 to 9 passengers in a pressurized cabin with a 1,803-nautical-mile range. Mexico’s secondary airports, island strips, and remote destinations are the PC-12’s home ground.
The PC-12 entered service in 1994, powered by a single Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-67P engine. It seats 6 to 9 passengers in an executive configuration or up to 9 in a mixed passenger/cargo layout, cruises at 285 knots, and has a ceiling of 30,000 feet with a range of 1,803 nautical miles. Full specifications for the Pilatus PC-12 are published by Pilatus.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Pilatus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1994
- Seating: 6 to 9
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,803 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 285 knots
- Service ceiling: 30,000 feet
- Length: 47.3 feet
- Wingspan: 53.3 feet
- Height: 14 feet
- Baggage volume: 40 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Pilatus PC-12 Fits Mexico
Mexico’s regional airport network includes many fields with short, ungroomed, or gravel runways that are inaccessible to jets and most multi-engine turboprops. The PC-12’s certified unpaved runway capability makes it one of the few pressurized charter options for destinations like remote Pacific coast camps, inland Chiapas airfields, and private hacienda strips.
For the Yucatan Peninsula, the PC-12 connects Cancun with Holbox, Cozumel, and secondary Yucatan fields in short hops that would require additional positioning legs with most other aircraft. The combination of short-field capability and pressurized cabin makes it the standard tool for this regional network.
Mexico’s medical air transport sector relies heavily on the PC-12 for patient transport to and from secondary hospitals and regional airports. The large cargo door and convertible cabin support medical equipment and litter configurations that few other single-engine charter aircraft can accommodate.
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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-12 run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
PC-12 charter on Mexico regional routes typically runs $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 7/2026.
Other Turboprops Available
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- Beechcraft King Air 250
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- Beechcraft King Air 360
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The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Pilatus PC-12 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.