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Michigan Charter Fleet Overview
Michigan ranks #17 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 206 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 43 Part 135 carriers, spanning 76 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 1.8% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Michigan are in WATERFORD, YPSILANTI, GRAND RAPIDS. Kalitta Charters LLC operates the largest fleet in the state with 36 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Michigan
43 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Michigan. 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
76 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Michigan. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the 35A leads with 34 aircraft.
Top Cities in Michigan
Charter aircraft registration by city in Michigan. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
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199 of 206 Michigan 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 Michigan
206 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Michigan, representing 1.8% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 43 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Michigan by fleet size include Kalitta Charters LLC (36 aircraft), Royal Air Freight, Inc. (35 aircraft), Corporate Eagle Management Services, Inc. (14 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Michigan charter fleet includes 76 aircraft types. The most common are 35A (34), 45 (12), S-61N (10).
Yes. With 206 Part 135 aircraft and 43 operators based in Michigan, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Michigan airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Michigan is 1992. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Michigan are WATERFORD (61), YPSILANTI (47), GRAND RAPIDS (19), HOWELL (14).
Michigan ranks #17 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 206 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 43 Michigan-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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