The Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 is a single-engine six-seat piston that Naples clients almost never see on a headline charter. APF is generous for it, but the mission fit in the Naples market is narrow.
Piper first flew the Cherokee Six in October 1963 and it received FAA type certification in March 1965. The PA-32-300 variant, the most commonly chartered, seats six with an optional seventh seat added in 1966. A single Lycoming IO-540 piston drives the airframe to 146 knots cruise, 730 nautical miles of range, and a 16,250-foot ceiling.
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 Naples
For a Naples-based owner-pilot flying friends to the Keys or a short in-Florida leg (Palm Beach, Orlando, Sarasota), the Cherokee Six is a sensible personal-aviation airframe.
Charter availability in the Naples market is thin. Any client asking to book a Cherokee Six should be redirected to a King Air 90, a TBM 700, or a light jet on a real Part 135 certificate. Cabin altitude and cruise speed do not favor the type for extended trips.
730 nautical miles of range does not reach any Northeast snowbird origin. Do not quote the Cherokee Six for TEB, HPN, BED, or PWK inbound; the mission is not a fit.
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 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Cherokee Six hourly rate is the lowest turbine-adjacent piston point on the market, but Part 135 availability in the Naples area is thin; treat any quoted rate as indicative pending operator confirmation.
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 in or out of Naples, head to 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.