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Iowa Charter Fleet Overview
Iowa ranks #40 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 45 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 15 Part 135 carriers, spanning 22 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 0.4% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Iowa are in ANKENY, MAURICE, DAVENPORT. Exec 1 Aviation, Inc. operates the largest fleet in the state with 9 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Iowa
15 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Iowa. 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
22 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Iowa. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the 400A leads with 6 aircraft.
Top Cities in Iowa
Charter aircraft registration by city in Iowa. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
Fleet Roster
37 of 45 Iowa 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 Iowa
45 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Iowa, representing 0.4% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 15 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Iowa by fleet size include Exec 1 Aviation, Inc. (9 aircraft), Charles City Aeronautics, Inc. (5 aircraft), AirFlair, Inc (5 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Iowa charter fleet includes 22 aircraft types. The most common are 400A (6), 550 (5), 45 (4).
Yes. With 45 Part 135 aircraft and 15 operators based in Iowa, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Iowa airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Iowa is 2001. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Iowa are ANKENY (8), MAURICE (5), DAVENPORT (5), MARSHALLTOWN (4).
Iowa ranks #40 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 45 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 15 Iowa-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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Charter Fleet by State
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