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Cirrus SR20 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$200 – $300
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Cirrus SR20
Family:
Cirrus SR20
Manufacturer:
Cirrus Aircraft
Aircraft Class:
Piston
ICAO/IATA Codes:
SR20
Number Built:
1 800
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity60
  • Reliability85
  • Comfort35

Performance

Service Ceiling:
17 500 ft 5 334 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
3 150 lbs 1 429 kg
Engine Type:
1× Piston
Typical Engine:
Lycoming IO-390-C3B6
Typical Avionics:
Cirrus Perspective Touch+ by Garmin; Safe Return Emergency Autoland; CAPS whole-airframe parachute
Long Range Cruise Speed:
132 kts 245 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
155 kts 287 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
5.6 h
Fuel Burn Rate:
84 lb/h 38 kg/h
Max Payload:
838 lbs 380 kg

Cirrus SR20 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
4
Cabin Height:
4.17 ft 1.27 m
Cabin Width:
4.07 ft 1.24 m
Sleeping Places:
0

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
8.86 ft 2.7 m
Aircraft Length:
25.92 ft 7.9 m
Wingspan:
38.39 ft 11.7 m
Cabin Zones:
1 five-seat cabin, two front seats and three rear seats; no separate lounge or lavatory
Doors:
Two gullwing entry doors and a separate baggage door; no service door
Baggage Compartment:
Aft baggage compartment with separate external access
Airstairs:
Wing step boarding; no stairway

Charter Costs for the Cirrus SR20

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$200 – $300

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
$686 900 – $746 900
Pre-owned Price Range
$200 000 – $650 000

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$1.61
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$100 – $160
Annual Cost of Ownership
$60 000 – $93 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.28 – $0.42

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$26 000
At 350 hours
$45 500

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$31 000
At 350 hours
$31 000

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Cirrus SR20 Description

Picture this: you're slicing through cerulean skies at 287 kilometers an hour, the horizon unfolding beneath wings designed for pure flying joy. Meet the Cirrus SR20 - where accessible aviation meets uncompromising engineering. This four-seater doesn't just move you between destinations; it delivers an airborne experience crafted for pilots who demand both capability and comfort. Step through the expansive door and discover a cabin that defies compact expectations. Clever ergonomics yield 1.27 meters of vertical space and 1.24 meters across the shoulders - dimensions that transform what might feel claustrophobic elsewhere into genuinely accommodating quarters. You'll find your quartet of passengers settling into contoured seats with proper headroom, not ducking or squeezing like sardines. Storage nooks materialize where you least expect them, swallowing flight bags and gear without compromising legroom. Performance? The SR20 redefines expectations for single-engine pistons. Those 287 km/h cruise speeds translate to real-world efficiency - imagine breakfast in Denver and lunch in Phoenix without refueling stops. The airframe handles turbulence with surprising composure, while responsive controls give you fingertip authority over every maneuver. It's the kind of machine that makes cross-country hops feel like leisurely afternoon jaunts. Cirrus baked in game-changing technology that newer pilots will appreciate and veterans will respect. The signature CAPS (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System) offers unparalleled peace of mind - your entire aircraft floats gently earthward during emergencies. Avionics rival corporate jets with intuitive touchscreens that declutter the panel and streamline navigation. Climate control maintains perfect cabin temps whether you're baking on tarmac or cruising at altitude. What truly distinguishes this bird? Its dual personality. By day, it's a practical people-mover with operating costs that won't induce cardiac arrest. Come weekend, it transforms into an aerial sports car that dances on updrafts. That wide greenhouse canopy bathes occupants in light while serving up panoramic views usually reserved for fighter pilots. Every control surface whispers precision - bank into turns and feel the harmonious feedback through the yoke. Forget any notion of Spartan utilitarianism. The SR20 cossets occupants with thoughtful amenities: premium upholstery that breathes during long hauls, reduced cabin noise allowing normal conversation, and ventilation systems that keep minds sharp. It's the rare aircraft that equally suits a business consultant racing between meetings and a family embarking on adventure. Ultimately, the SR20 represents aviation's democratization - sophisticated engineering made accessible without sacrificing capability. It flies farther, safer, and more comfortably than any aircraft in its class deserves to. When you're ready to trade compromise for cockpit excellence, this Cirrus awaits.

Strengths

  • Small-airport access
  • Flexible small-group travel

Weaknesses

  • Limited cabin privacy and luggage allowance
  • Payload and fuel tradeoffs

Best use cases

  • Short regional private flights
  • Utility or specialist missions, subject to operator approval

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