Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii

The Cessna Turbo Stationair (pressurized 206/207-class utility single) sits in the light piston-utility category, optimized for short, flexible trips with relatively modest range and payload; it typically carries about five to six passengers plus a pilot and is best suited to regional hops rather than long legs. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX and the Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are both single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, but they operate a class above the Stationair in payload, cabin volume, and rugged commercial capability. The Grand Caravan EX is the larger, more cargo-and-commuter oriented platform, commonly configured for up to nine passengers plus a pilot, with range that is generally competitive for regional networks and improved by auxiliary fuel options. The Kodiak 100 Series III emphasizes backcountry and short-field performance with a similar “up to nine plus pilot” passenger role, often matching the Caravan on typical regional range, but leaning toward higher-speed, STOL-focused operations and rough-field access. Overall, Stationair is lighter and shorter-range; Caravan EX is the bigger people-and-freight mover; Kodiak balances similar capacity with stronger off-airport mission bias.