Originally Posted by tpcook
I have seen some personal jets that should be fine. pc-24


It might be able to operate there with 2 passengers and fuel to get to STT. You would also be operating without a balanced field capability. That means a engine failure at the wrong point would not allow the aircraft to stop on the runway or fly. Legal for private flights but not part 121 airline operations. Here is what the manufacturer says. Note that Virgin Garda is 2500 feet long and the distances quoted assume no obstacles in the departure corridor.

There are around 10,650 airports in the world that you can access with an aircraft able to operate on runways with a length of 3,130 feet (954 m). There are an additional 880 airports that become available when your aircraft needs only 2,930 feet (893 m). Of course, in both cases these runways will have to be paved.

Now let’s look at the number of runways around the world that offer a length of at least 2,930 feet (893 m) but feature unpaved surfaces – like grass or gravel. The number is almost 20,000! So with the PC-24, you will have access to almost 100 % more airports around the world. That means you can fly closer to your final destination than with any other business jet. You’ll be able to use smaller airports and avoid massive administrative procedures, and reduce ground transfer time to an absolute minimum.

Last edited by GeorgeC1; 09/21/2020 04:08 PM.