The Piper Navajo family serves Puerto Rico’s cabin-class piston and light-turboprop trips from San Juan (SJU) and Isla Grande (SIG), seating 8 to 9 with up to 883 nautical miles of range. It carries a full small group on island and near-Caribbean legs the singles cannot fill. A workhorse cabin-class twin.
Piper built the Navajo, and its Cheyenne and Chieftain variants, from the 1970s as cabin-class twins for commuter and charter work, cruising near 211 knots up to about 24,000 feet. The stretched Chieftain adds seats and payload.
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 / Cheyenne / Chieftain Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the Navajo fits the group that fills more seats than a light single: San Juan or Isla Grande to Vieques, the Virgin Islands, or the Dominican Republic with 8 aboard. Cabin size and twin engines are the strengths.
For commuter-style group runs out of SJU on a piston budget, the Navajo family is the practical choice.
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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 Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain run $1,200 to $1,800 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
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain charter in or out of Puerto Rico, 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.