Private charter between Tamworth and Port Macquarie starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Tamworth (TMW) ⇄ Port Macquarie (PQQ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Tamworth to Port Macquarie is roughly 196 kilometres — 122 miles, or 106 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Tamworth–Port Macquarie spans US$8,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 48 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 46 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 40 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 40 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 39 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Tamworth–Port Macquarie charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Tamworth, Australia: Tamworth Airport and Gunnedah Airport.
Port Macquarie, Australia: Port Macquarie Airport and Kempsey Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 03:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Thu is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth → Port Macquarie | 34 | 32 min | 24 min | Beech Super King Air (18), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (6), Cessna Citation Mustang (5), Eclipse 550 (3) |
| Port Macquarie → Tamworth | 22 | 34 min | — | Beech Super King Air (12), Eclipse 550 (5), Cessna Citation Mustang (4) |
56 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
56 business-aviation flights were tracked between Tamworth and Port Macquarie from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.1 a week, on 52 separate days.
34% were jets and 66% turboprops. 34 flights set out from the Tamworth side and 22 from the Port Macquarie side.
Busiest full month: November 2025 (7 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Tamworth | Tamworth Airport (TMW) – 56 flights |
| Port Macquarie | Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) – 56 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Tamworth Airport | Port Macquarie Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YSTW / TMW | YPMQ / PQQ |
| Longest hard runway | 7,218 ft | 5,203 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,334 ft | 12 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,555 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,203 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,935 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,303 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,165 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,203 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,735 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,003 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,235 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,703 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,925 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,405 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,003 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 373 ft short |
4,600 km 4,355 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 273 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,681 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 303 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 511 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,975 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 237 ft short |
7,400 km 7,155 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 97 ft short |
7,800 km 7,555 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 413 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
14,260 km 14,015 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 597 ft short |
11,112 km 10,867 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
12,960 km 12,715 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 403 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,700 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Gunnedah Airport (5,400 ft, 58 km) · Goonoo Goonoo Airport · Woolomin Airport · Quirindi Airport (3,629 ft, 56 km) · Kempsey Airport (5,413 ft, 41 km) · Taree Airport (4,934 ft, 60 km) · Camden Haven Airport · South West Rocks Airport
Pets are welcome on every Tamworth–Port Macquarie charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Demand on Tamworth–Port Macquarie comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 48 min gate to gate over 196 km (122 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Tamworth–Port Macquarie departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Tamworth–Port Macquarie charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 56 business-aviation flights between Tamworth and Port Macquarie – about 1.1 a week, flown on 52 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and November 2025 the busiest full month (7 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Tamworth Airport (TMW) – 56 flights on the Tamworth side, and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) – 56 flights on the Port Macquarie side.
34% of the tracked flights were jets and 66% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beech Super King Air.
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