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California Charter Fleet Overview
California ranks #5 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 640 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 174 Part 135 carriers, spanning 157 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 5.7% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in California are in SANTA ROSA, VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES. REACH Air Medical Services, LLC. operates the largest fleet in the state with 51 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in California
174 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in California. Each operator below holds an active air carrier certificate and is authorized for on-demand charter operations.
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Fleet by Aircraft Model
157 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in California. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the 407 leads with 47 aircraft.
Top Cities in California
Charter aircraft registration by city in California. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
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591 of 640 California charter aircraft have detailed pages in our directory. Click any tail number for full specs, ownership, and charter status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
10 questions about charter aviation in California
640 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in California, representing 5.7% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 174 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in California by fleet size include REACH Air Medical Services, LLC. (51 aircraft), P.J. Helicopters, Inc. (27 aircraft), Superior Transportation Associates Inc. (19 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The California charter fleet includes 157 aircraft types. The most common are 407 (47), G-IV (32), B300 (27).
Yes. With 640 Part 135 aircraft and 174 operators based in California, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any California airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in California is 2003. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in California are SANTA ROSA (53), VAN NUYS (32), LOS ANGELES (29), RED BLUFF (27).
California ranks #5 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 640 registered aircraft out of 11,325 nationally.
Yes. Every operator listed holds an active FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, which requires rigorous safety standards, maintenance programs, pilot training, and operational oversight.
Contact The Jet Finder with your departure city, destination, dates, and passenger count. We source availability across all 174 California-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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Charter Fleet by State
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