
King Air 260
Twin-engine versatility for regional journeys.
- Seating reference
- 7
- Reference range
- 1,720 nm / 3,185 km
Executive space with a practical side.
The Pilatus PC-24 combines a flat-floor passenger cabin with a large cargo door and a distinctive focus on operational versatility. It offers a useful alternative for travellers who need both executive seating and space for equipment. Its airport capabilities require aircraft-specific approval and planning, rather than a blanket promise of access.
Plan a flight with this aircraft
Pilatus publishes a 7.01-metre cabin length from the cockpit partition to the aft pressure bulkhead, with a 1.55-metre height and 1.69-metre width. Six-seat and eight-seat executive arrangements are among the published layouts. That overall length includes areas beyond the main seating zone, so compare floor plans rather than length alone.
The cargo door and adjustable cabin arrangements are important differentiators for equipment-heavy travel. The manufacturer also describes access to approved unpaved surfaces, subject to the aircraft and operating conditions. This can widen the shortlist of potential airports, but each destination still needs a specific assessment.
Pilatus’s 2024 reference gives a 2,000-nautical-mile range with six passengers and a 440-knot maximum cruise speed. Earlier aircraft may use different performance assumptions. Confirm the serial-specific specification, baggage arrangement and available payload, especially when a long sector and a full luggage load are both priorities.
Tell us your route, number of passengers and luggage requirements. If sleeping, a private meeting or dining together matters, include it in your brief so the proposed aircraft can be assessed against the way you want to travel.