Piston aircraft stay under the nine-seat notice rule at Martha’s Vineyard Airport, so they are the category that can still move at genuinely short notice.
Piper Aircraft introduced the Piper Saratoga PA-32R in 1980. It is flown by a crew of 1. The type carries 5 to 6 passengers, cruises at 165 knots, tops out at 20,000 feet, covers 770 nautical miles and holds 24.3 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1980
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 770 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 165 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 27.6 feet
- Wingspan: 32.7 feet
- Height: 7.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 24.3 cubic feet
Why the Piper Saratoga PA-32R Fits Martha’s Vineyard
These fly out of Martha’s Vineyard Airport (KMVY), and the same aircraft will happily use Nantucket (KACK) or Cape Cod Gateway (KHYA) across the water.
A published range of 770 nautical miles brings Philadelphia, Washington, Toronto and Bermuda within reach of Martha’s Vineyard, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
July and August are the island’s peak and the airport is busiest then, so a summer date is worth asking about early and a holiday weekend, even earlier. Winter is the opposite problem: the island is quiet, but the flying day is short.
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.
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 Saratoga PA-32R run $900 to $1,300 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Martha’s Vineyard to Bermuda is about 612 nautical miles, which is roughly 3.5 to 4.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Saratoga PA-32R charter to or from Martha’s Vineyard, 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.