Aircraft
Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31
The Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 is a light twin piston with up to 10 seats and 1,759 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
27 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 1,759 km
- Cruise
- 380 km/h
- Hourly
- $1,104
About this aircraft
The Piper Navajo Chieftain (PA-31) is a cabin-class piston twin built for regional passenger and light cargo missions rather than jet empty-leg economics.
It remains common in utility charter, island hopping, and small corporate roles where twin-piston costs and short-field access beat turbine burn. Cabins are practical cabin-class layouts, not stand-up midsize jet interiors travelers expect on Citations.
Practical cabin-class twin for short utility, island, and regional hops.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 appeared in 85 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Stuart (SUA) to Marsh Harbour (MHH), listed 4 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 62 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 2,500, with an observed range of USD 2,400–USD 3,800 (97 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 320 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 27 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Twin Piston
- Range
- 1,759 km
- Cruise speed
- 380 km/h
- Max speed
- 426 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 543 m
- Landing runway
- 671 m
- ICAO type
- PA31
Cabin
- Seats
- 10
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Width
- 1.27 m
- Length
- 3.81 m
- Baggage
- 1.8 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 1,104
- Fuel burn
- 189 L/h
- Manufacturer
- Piper Aircraft
Best missions
- Navajo Chieftain regional piston-twin trips
- Utility passenger and cargo hops
- PA-31 niche charter
Sources
- Piper AircraftPiper Aircraft
- Piper Navajo overviewWikipedia
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FAQ
How often does the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 85 empty-leg offers for the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 corridor was Stuart (SUA) to Marsh Harbour (MHH), with 4 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 show a median ask of USD 2,500 across 97 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 Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31?
The Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 has a published maximum range of 1,759 km.
How many passengers does the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 seat?
The Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 is configured for up to 10 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 operating cost near USD 1,104 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 is about 189 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Piper Navajo Chieftain PA31 is about 543 m.
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