Salt Lake City charter clients use piston aircraft for the shortest trips, where the field at the far end is too small for a jet and the leg is well under an hour.
Piper Aircraft introduced the Piper PA-23 Aztec in 1959. It is flown by a crew of 1. The type carries 5 passengers, cruises at 180 knots, tops out at 24,000 feet, covers 970 nautical miles and holds 27 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1959
- Seating: 5
- Crew: 1
- Range: 970 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 180 knots
- Service ceiling: 24,000 feet
- Length: 31.2 feet
- Wingspan: 37.2 feet
- Height: 10.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 27 cubic feet
Why the Piper PA-23 Aztec Fits Salt Lake City
Around Salt Lake City these trips usually leave from Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC/SLC), though Ogden-Hinckley Airport (KOGD/OGD) and Provo Airport (KPVU/PVU) are often closer if you are starting north or south of the city.
A published range of 970 nautical miles brings Scottsdale, Los Angeles, San Jose and Seattle within reach of Salt Lake City, 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.
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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 PA-23 Aztec run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 10/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Salt Lake City to Seattle is about 600 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
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Salt Lake City trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Piper PA-23 Aztec charter to or from Salt Lake City, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Piper Aircraft, Inc. unless noted otherwise.