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Nantucket Piper Saratoga PA-32R Charter

For two or three people going a short distance from Nantucket, a piston aircraft is often the sensible answer rather than the impressive one.

Piper Aircraft introduced the Piper Saratoga PA-32R in 1980. It is flown by a crew of 1. The type carries 5 to 6 passengers, cruises at 165 knots, tops out at 20,000 feet, covers 770 nautical miles and holds 24.3 cubic feet of baggage.

Piper Saratoga PA-32R piston for Nantucket charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Piston
  • Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
  • Year introduced: 1980
  • Seating: 5 to 6
  • Crew: 1
  • Range: 770 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 165 knots
  • Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
  • Length: 27.6 feet
  • Wingspan: 32.7 feet
  • Height: 7.8 feet
  • Baggage volume: 24.3 cubic feet

Why the Piper Saratoga PA-32R Fits Nantucket

These operate from Nantucket Memorial (KACK), and the same aircraft can use Martha’s Vineyard (KMVY) and Cape Cod Gateway (KHYA) on the mainland side.

A published range of 770 nautical miles brings Philadelphia, Washington, Toronto and Bermuda within reach of Nantucket, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.

July and August are the island’s peak, and on a busy weekend it is ramp and parking space rather than aircraft availability that runs out first. The tower runs to ten at night in summer and nine through the winter.

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.
  • 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 Saratoga PA-32R run $900 to $1,300 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

As a rough guide, Nantucket to Bermuda is about 593 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

Contact

For a quote on a Piper Saratoga PA-32R charter to or from Nantucket, 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.