Cessna 206

Single Piston

The Cessna 206 Turbo is a turbocharged variant of Cessna's legendary six-seat utility single, purpose-built for high-altitude and hot-weather operations where naturally aspirated engines lose power. Introduced in the mid-1960s alongside the standard 206, the turbocharged model uses a Continental TSIO-520 engine that maintains sea-level performance up to its critical altitude, making it the workhorse of choice for mountain flying, remote bush operations, and high-density-altitude airstrips across the Canadian north, Alaska, and the Rockies. With a service ceiling around 27,000 feet and the ability to haul six occupants plus baggage into short, unprepared strips, the 206 Turbo has earned a reputation for rugged reliability in environments where engine performance and payload flexibility are non-negotiable. The type's high-wing configuration, sturdy fixed landing gear, and large cargo door make it equally at home on floats, skis, or tundra tires, and it remains in production today as the Turbo Stationair, a testament to a design that has changed remarkably little in six decades. SkyMeter has tracked 4 flights across 2 airframes and 2 operators, with L. L. AVIATION LIMITED the largest observed operator.