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Illinois Charter Fleet Overview
Illinois ranks #21 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 165 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 52 Part 135 carriers, spanning 73 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 1.5% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Illinois are in CHICAGO, WEST CHICAGO, GALESBURG. Executive Jet Management, Inc. operates the largest fleet in the state with 15 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Illinois
52 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Illinois. 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
73 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Illinois. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the BD-100-1A10 leads with 13 aircraft.
Top Cities in Illinois
Charter aircraft registration by city in Illinois. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
Fleet Roster
148 of 165 Illinois charter aircraft have detailed pages in our directory. Click any tail number for full specs, ownership, and charter status.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questions about charter aviation in Illinois
165 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Illinois, representing 1.5% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 52 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Illinois by fleet size include Executive Jet Management, Inc. (15 aircraft), Planemasters, Ltd. (13 aircraft), Sunset Aviation LLC (11 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Illinois charter fleet includes 73 aircraft types. The most common are BD-100-1A10 (13), 45 (10), 560XL (8).
Yes. With 165 Part 135 aircraft and 52 operators based in Illinois, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Illinois airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Illinois is 2007. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Illinois are CHICAGO (39), WEST CHICAGO (11), GALESBURG (7), WHEELING (6).
Illinois ranks #21 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 165 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 52 Illinois-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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