Turboprops are the sweet spot of business aviation. They cruise between 270 and 330 knots — much faster than any piston single — they burn Jet-A instead of avgas, and their PT6 or Honeywell TPE331 turbines are some of the most reliable engines ever built in aviation. For owner-operators flying long single-pilot legs, a turboprop single like a TBM 940 or PC-12 often makes more sense than a small jet at half the operating cost.
The category splits naturally into three segments. Owner-flown turboprop singles (TBM, PC-12, Epic E1000, Piper M600) are the fastest-growing — single-pilot type rating, pressurized cabin, glass panel, often 300+ knots. Twin turboprops like the Beechcraft King Air family (90/B200/B250/B350) remain the workhorses of corporate and air-ambulance fleets. And turboprop commuters (Cessna 208 Caravan, Quest Kodiak) are the kings of cargo, short-field, and bush operations worldwide.
On MarketplaceAviation we list turboprops from owner-pilots, brokers and corporate flight departments. Listings include hot section inspection (HSI) status, engine cycles, propeller times, and avionics generation — all the data that drives the price on a Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft.
How much does a used turboprop aircraft cost?
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Used turboprop singles like a 2000s TBM 700/850 start around \$1.4–\$2.2 million. A clean TBM 900/910 sits at \$2.5–\$3.5 million. A late-model TBM 940/960 or PC-12 NGX reaches \$4–\$6 million. Twin turboprops like King Air B200s range from \$1.5 million for an older airframe to \$5–\$7 million for a recent B250/B350. New PC-12 NGX and TBM 960 list above \$5 million.
Is a turboprop cheaper to operate than a light jet?
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Yes, significantly. A TBM 940 burns roughly 60 USG/h of Jet-A versus 130–160 USG/h for a Citation M2 or CJ3+. Direct operating cost for a TBM is around \$700–\$900 per flight hour all-in. A comparable light jet runs \$1,500–\$2,200 per hour. For owner-pilots flying 150–250 hours per year, the turboprop is often the smarter economic choice.
Can I fly a turboprop single-pilot?
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Yes — turboprop singles like the TBM, PC-12, M600 and Epic E1000 are all certified for single-pilot operation with the appropriate type rating (and Authorisation Required for some, such as the PC-12). King Air B200 is also single-pilot capable. Insurance typically requires 1,000+ hours total time and a fresh type rating before quoting an owner-pilot policy.
Are turboprops listed for free on MarketplaceAviation?
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Yes. Listing is free for owners, dealers and brokers, with no commission on the sale. Optional one-time boosts (€4.90 Standard, €19.90 Premium) feature your listing at the top of category and search results.
