Aircraft
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle
The Cessna 421C Golden Eagle is a piston twin with up to 6 seats and 2,754 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
11 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 2,754 km
- Cruise
- 445 km/h
- Hourly
- $1,172
About this aircraft
The Cessna 421C Golden Eagle is a pressurized cabin-class piston twin aimed at corporate and owner-pilot missions that need more space than a light twin.
Known for a roomy cabin and geared Continental engines, it was a popular step before turboprops like the Conquest and King Air. Many remain in private fleets with modern avionics upgrades.
It suits regional business travel when turboprop operating costs are not justified.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle appeared in 25 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Naples (APF) to Miami (OPF), listed 2 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 22 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna 421C Golden Eagle empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 2,600, with an observed range of USD 620–USD 8,605 (26 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 153 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 11 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Piston Twin
- Range
- 2,754 km
- Cruise speed
- 445 km/h
- Max speed
- 445 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 708 m
- Landing runway
- 699 m
- ICAO type
- C421
Cabin
- Seats
- 6
- Height
- 1.24 m
- Width
- 1.37 m
- Length
- 3.45 m
- Cabin area
- 3.2 m²
- Baggage
- 2.3 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 1,172
- Fuel burn
- 47 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 282
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Cabin-class piston twin regional travel
- Small-group owner/corporate hops
- Legacy piston twin operations with upgrades
Sources
- Cessna piston aircraft supportTextron Aviation
- Cessna 421 Golden Eagle overviewWikipedia
FAQ
How often does the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 25 empty-leg offers for the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna 421C Golden Eagle corridor was Naples (APF) to Miami (OPF), with 2 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle show a median ask of USD 2,600 across 26 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle?
The Cessna 421C Golden Eagle has a published maximum range of 2,754 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle seat?
The Cessna 421C Golden Eagle is configured for up to 6 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna 421C Golden Eagle operating cost near USD 1,172 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle is about 47 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna 421C Golden Eagle is about 708 m.
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