Fly private between Washington and Weyers Cave from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Washington (IAD) to Weyers Cave (SHD) and Weyers Cave to Washington — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Washington to Weyers Cave is roughly 146 kilometres — 91 miles, or 79 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Washington and Weyers Cave, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 42 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 36 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Washington–Weyers Cave moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville Airport.
Weyers Cave, United States: Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport and Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Washington: Dulles (IAD), Manassas (MNZ); Weyers Cave: Charlottesville (CHO).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Wed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington → Weyers Cave | 43 | 21 min | 16 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Dassault Falcon 900 (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (4) |
| Weyers Cave → Washington | 66 | 23 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (16), Bombardier Challenger 350 (11), Embraer Phenom 300 (8), Pilatus PC-12 (6) |
109 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Washington Dulles International Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAD / IAD | KSHD / SHD |
| Longest hard runway | 11,500 ft | 6,002 ft |
| Surface | CONC-G | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 312 ft | 1,201 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Washington to Weyers Cave can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,002 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 2 ft to spare. The leg is 146 km.
Alternates within range: Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 km) · Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (6,801 ft, 41 km) · Bridgewater Air Park (4,034 ft, 13 km) · Mount Horeb Field · Root Field
Choose your wheels-up time — Washington–Weyers Cave runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 42 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Washington and Weyers Cave.
Guide pricing on Washington–Weyers Cave is published clearly: US$10,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Demand on Washington–Weyers Cave 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$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 42 min gate to gate over 146 km (91 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 Washington–Weyers Cave departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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