PERFORMANCE · GLOSSARY
STOL
Short Take-Off and Landing — a category of aircraft designed to operate from runways well under 2,000 ft, often unpaved.
IN PRACTICE
True STOL aircraft like the Pilatus PC-6, Quest Kodiak and Cessna Caravan EX are used for access to ski lodges, safari camps and remote islands. They are turboprops, not jets, but often the only option for the last 50 nm of a luxury trip.
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Frequently asked
What does STOL mean in private aviation?
Short Take-Off and Landing — a category of aircraft designed to operate from runways well under 2,000 ft, often unpaved.
How is stol calculated?
True STOL aircraft like the Pilatus PC-6, Quest Kodiak and Cessna Caravan EX are used for access to ski lodges, safari camps and remote islands. They are turboprops, not jets, but often the only option for the last 50 nm of a luxury trip.
Why does stol affect my charter quote?
Performance figures determine whether an aircraft can fly your route non-stop, the runway it can use and the payload it can carry — all of which feed into pricing and aircraft selection.
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