Piper M600/SLS

Passengers	Range	Cruise Speed	Charter From	Best For
Up to 5	1,658 nm published (633 nm realistic IFR)	274 ktas (315 mph)	$1,400/hr	Small groups wanting a genuine safety differentiator

Note: The hourly rate is not the total trip cost. Final pricing includes landing and handling fees, crew, overflight permits, and taxes, as well as variable costs such as repositioning, de-icing, wait time, and overnights. Contact Hogani Jets for an accurate all-in quote.

Charter of a Piper M600/SLS starts at $1,400 to $1,800 per flight hour. Introduced in 2015 as an evolution of the M500 platform, the M600/SLS is a single-engine turboprop that seats up to five passengers, with a published range of up to 1,658 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 274 knots. A single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A engine and Garmin G3000 avionics power the aircraft, which is also equipped with Garmin Autoland, a one-button emergency system that can land the aircraft automatically if the pilot becomes incapacitated. Hogani Jets coordinates each M600/SLS charter through licensed Part 135 operators.

Piper built the M600 as a genuine step up from the M500, not just a rebadge: a redesigned wing, upgraded digital controls, and Garmin G3000 avionics replace the M500's G1000 suite. The result is greater real capability in the same compact, affordable single-engine category, at a price point still well below that of a light jet.

The single most distinctive feature on this aircraft is Garmin Autoland, sometimes called Halo. If the pilot becomes unable to fly, a passenger can press a single button, and the aircraft will automatically select a suitable airport, navigate there, communicate with air traffic control, and land itself.

Few aircraft in any category, jet or turboprop, offer anything comparable, and it is worth understanding as a genuine safety capability rather than marketing language.

Piper's published range for the M600 SLS reaches up to 1,658 nautical miles, a figure achieved under long-range cruise settings with a light payload; the base M600 without the SLS package publishes closer to 1,406 nautical miles.

Realistic IFR range with standard reserves and a typical passenger load runs meaningfully lower than either published figure. This is worth confirming for any route near the edge of the aircraft's stated range, since the published number assumes conditions a full charter rarely matches exactly.

Piper introduced the M600 in 2015 at the AERO Friedrichshafen air show as an evolution of the M500. A single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A engine, Garmin G3000 avionics, and the Garmin Autoland safety system define this generation.

Specification	Piper M600/SLS
Manufacturer	Piper Aircraft
Aircraft Category	Turboprop (single-engine)
Passenger Capacity	Up to 5
Cabin Length	~12.25 ft (3.73 m)
Cabin Width	~4.0 to 4.1 ft (1.24 m)
Cabin Height	~3.9 to 4.0 ft (1.19 m)
Baggage Capacity	~20 to 24 cu ft
Published Max Range	1,406 nm (base M600), up to 1,658 nm (SLS)
Realistic IFR Range	Meaningfully lower with standard reserves
Max Cruise Speed	274 ktas (315 mph)
Service Ceiling	30,000 ft
Typical Takeoff Distance	~2,635 to 2,700 ft
Typical Landing Distance	~2,440 to 2,660 ft
Engine	1 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A
Avionics	Garmin G3000 with Autoland
Hourly Charter Rate	$1,400 to $1,800

The M600 is not simply a renamed M500. Piper gave it a genuinely different wing, upgraded digital flight controls, and moved the cockpit from the M500's Garmin G1000 to the more capable G3000 suite, which is what makes Garmin Autoland possible on this aircraft in the first place. The result is real, measurable capability gained over the M500, not just a model-year refresh.

A turboprop trades a light jet's higher cruise speed for a meaningfully lower hourly rate. At $1,400 to $1,800 per hour, the Piper M600/SLS costs well below a light jet such as the Citation CJ3, though it carries fewer passengers and covers less distance nonstop.

Lower cost: $1,400 to $1,800 per hour versus $2,500 to $3,500 for a light jet.
Fewer seats: up to 5 passengers versus 5 to 9 for most light jets.
Unique safety system: Garmin Autoland is not available on most light jets in this price range.
Best mission: short to medium regional trips for 2 to 5 passengers where cost and the Autoland safety net matter more than cabin size.

The M600/SLS seats up to five passengers, with three to four as the practical, comfortable configuration for charter use.

Hand-trimmed leather seating and a selection of interior color schemes are standard.
A private lavatory and a PiperAire air-conditioning system are included for passenger comfort.
USB charging ports and Bose A20 noise-reducing headsets support a more comfortable flight experience.
Baggage is stored in a separate compartment, not accessible in flight; confirm allowance at booking for larger loads.

The M600/SLS performs best on short to medium regional routes where its lower hourly rate and Autoland safety system outweigh a light jet's speed and cabin advantage.

Route	ICAO Codes	Est. Flight Time	Notes
New York to Miami	KTEB to KOPF	~3h 30m	Comfortable nonstop with reserves
New York to Nantucket	KTEB to KACK	~1h	Short-field capable, Northeast leisure corridor
Van Nuys to Las Vegas	KVNY to KHND	~1h 25m	Short Western leisure hop
Dallas to Santa Fe	KDAL to KSAF	~2h 50m	Regional business and leisure route

Piper M600/SLS charter rates run $1,400 to $1,800 per flight hour, standard pricing within the single-engine turboprop category. Total one-way trip pricing depends on route distance, positioning, and demand.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a current quote.

Route	Est. One-Way Price	Notes
New York to Miami	$13,200 to $16,500	Potential fuel stop needed
New York to Nantucket	$4,100 to $7,500	Short-field capable, Northeast leisure corridor
Van Nuys to Las Vegas	$4,500 to $6,500	Short Western leisure hop
Dallas to Santa Fe	$10,000 to $13,900	Regional business and leisure route

The $1,400 to $1,800 hourly rate covers core operational costs. Additional fees are quoted separately on every trip, which matters when comparing total trip prices.

Aircraft operation: fuel, crew, and maintenance are included in the hourly rate.
Pilot: the M600/SLS is certified for single-pilot operation; some operators fly it with two.
Federal excise tax and segment fees: federally mandated, quoted separately.
Positioning costs: charged if the aircraft must reposition to your departure airport.
International handling fees: apply on Caribbean, Canada, and other international hops.

Contact Hogani Jets for current pricing and details.

The most common cross-shop comparisons are the Piper M500, its smaller and less expensive predecessor, and the Socata TBM 700, a competing single-engine turboprop with a higher cruise speed. The M600/SLS wins on Autoland and real range; the M500 wins on hourly cost, and the TBM 700 wins on outright cruise speed.

Specification	Piper M500	Piper M600/SLS	Socata TBM 700
Type	Single-engine turboprop	Single-engine turboprop	Single-engine turboprop
Passengers	Up to 5	Up to 5	Up to 5
Published Range	1,000 nm	1,658 nm	1,550 nm
Cruise Speed	260 ktas (299 mph)	274 ktas (315 mph)	300 ktas (345 mph)
Hourly Rate	$1,300 to $1,700	$1,400 to $1,800	$1,500 to $1,900
Best Use Case	Lowest-cost short trips	Autoland safety, more range	Fastest single-engine cruise

Every Piper M600/SLS charter operator's Part 135 certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record is independently reviewed before booking.

The M600/SLS is certified for single-pilot operation and carries a Garmin G3000 avionics suite with Autoland, synthetic vision, terrain awareness, and traffic alerting. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft.

Every M600/SLS charter is conducted by a licensed Part 135 direct air carrier whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that carrier's independent operational control.

The Piper M600/SLS is a strong fit on short to medium regional legs for small groups where its lower hourly rate and Autoland system outperform a light jet's higher cost. The following Hogani Jets route pages cover its most relevant charter corridors.

New York to Miami private jet charter
New York to Nantucket private jet charter
Van Nuys to Las Vegas private jet charter

Relationship	Aircraft	When to Consider
Smaller Predecessor	Piper M500	Lower hourly cost for shorter trips where Autoland matters less
Faster Single-Engine Competitor	Socata TBM 700	Higher cruise speed once budget allows
Larger Cabin Alternative	Pilatus PC-12 NGX	More passengers and cabin room from a larger single-engine design
Twin-Engine Alternative	Beechcraft King Air 100	Engine redundancy for those preferring a twin-engine turboprop

Ready to book a Piper M600/SLS charter or check availability? Contact Hogani Jets for a tailored quote. Call +1-855-660-0573 or email charter@hoganijets.com, and our team will coordinate the right aircraft and operator for your trip.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

How much does it cost to charter a Piper M600/SLS?

Piper M600/SLS charter rates run $1,400 to $1,800 per flight hour. One-way trip pricing ranges from about $5,100 for short regional hops to $13,500 or more on longer legs such as New York to Miami. Final cost depends on route, positioning, and season.

What is Garmin Autoland on the Piper M600/SLS?

Garmin Autoland, also called Halo, is a one-button emergency system that can land the aircraft automatically if the pilot becomes incapacitated, selecting a suitable airport, navigating there, communicating with air traffic control, and landing without pilot input.

What is the real range of a Piper M600/SLS?

Piper publishes a maximum range up to 1,658 nautical miles for the SLS package, reached under ideal conditions with a light payload. Realistic IFR range with standard reserves and a typical passenger load runs meaningfully lower, worth confirming for any route near the aircraft's stated limits.

What is the difference between the Piper M500 and the M600?

The M600 uses a different, redesigned wing and upgraded Garmin G3000 avionics, a genuine step up from the M500's smaller wing and G1000 suite, giving it more real range and the Garmin Autoland safety system the M500 does not have.

How many passengers can the Piper M600/SLS carry?

The Piper M600/SLS seats up to five passengers, with three to four as the practical configuration for comfortable charter use.

How fast does the Piper M600/SLS fly?

The Piper M600/SLS cruises at up to 274 knots true airspeed (315 mph) at maximum cruise; a long-range cruise setting of about 184 knots trades some speed for extended range.

Is a single-engine turboprop safe to charter?

Single-engine turboprops like the M600/SLS operate under the same Part 135 safety oversight as any charter aircraft, and the PT6A engine family has one of the strongest reliability records in aviation. The M600/SLS's Garmin Autoland system adds a further layer of protection unique to this aircraft.

Are empty leg flights available on the Piper M600/SLS?

Yes. The Piper M600/SLS's regional positioning creates empty-leg opportunities at meaningful savings off standard one-way rates. Availability is short-notice and date-fixed, so Hogani Jets recommends flexibility when chasing empty-leg pricing.

Is Hogani Jets a direct air carrier?

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft. All Piper M600/SLS charters are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers, who maintain full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

Last Updated: 21 Sep 2026, 11:30 AM

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