Salt Lake City trips into the smaller fields around the Great Basin and the Uinta Basin usually come down to a turboprop, which handles a short runway far better than a jet does.
Piaggio Aerospace introduced the Piaggio Avanti in 2005. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 7 to 9 passengers, cruises at 402 knots, tops out at 41,000 feet, covers 1,470 nautical miles and holds 44 cubic feet of baggage. Every Piaggio Avanti we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Piaggio Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2005
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,470 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 402 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 47.3 feet
- Wingspan: 46 feet
- Height: 13.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 44 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Piaggio Avanti Fits Salt Lake City
Out of Salt Lake City these trips normally leave from Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC/SLC), which has a tower that operates around the clock, customs landing rights for international arrivals and the longest runways in the state, with Ogden-Hinckley Airport (KOGD/OGD) covering the north end of the Wasatch Front.
A published range of 1,470 nautical miles brings Seattle, Dallas, Cabo San Lucas and Chicago 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 Piaggio Avanti run $2,200 to $3,200 per hour as of 10/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Salt Lake City to Chicago is about 1,083 nautical miles, which is roughly 2.5 to 3.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Turboprops Available
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Salt Lake City trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Piaggio Avanti 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 Piaggio Aero unless noted otherwise.