Turboprop
A turboprop is an aircraft powered by a jet turbine driving a propeller, such as the Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft King Air, Daher TBM and Piaggio Avanti. Turboprops fly slower than jets, roughly 260–320 knots against 400–500, and lower, so they are best on sectors under 500 miles, where the time penalty is 15–30 minutes. Their advantages are cost, with charter rates of $2,800–$3,800 an hour, and access: they can use short, unpaved or high-altitude strips that jets cannot, and they burn a third less fuel. A PC-12 is often the smartest choice for a family with luggage flying to a ski resort or an island.