Philadelphia charter clients use piston aircraft for the short regional runs, where the trip is under an hour and the field at the far end is too small for a jet.
Piper Aircraft introduced the Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 in 1965. It is flown by a crew of 1. The type carries 6 to 7 passengers, cruises at 146 knots, tops out at 16,250 feet, covers 730 nautical miles and holds 30 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1965
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 1
- Range: 730 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 146 knots
- Service ceiling: 16,250 feet
- Length: 27.7 feet
- Wingspan: 32.8 feet
- Height: 7.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
Why the Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 Fits Philadelphia
Around Philadelphia this usually means departing from Wings Field (KLOM) at Blue Bell, a 3,700-foot field close to the northern suburbs or Brandywine Regional (KOQN) at West Chester, both of which sit closer to the northern and western suburbs than the jet fields do.
A published range of 730 nautical miles brings Nantucket, Pittsburgh, Toronto and Charleston within reach of Philadelphia, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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 Cherokee Six PA-32 run $800 to $1,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Philadelphia to Charleston is about 495 nautical miles, which is roughly 3.5 to 4.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 charter to or from Philadelphia, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit 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.