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Minnesota Charter Fleet Overview
Minnesota ranks #26 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 133 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 33 Part 135 carriers, spanning 55 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 1.2% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Minnesota are in BEMIDJI, MARSHALL, BLAINE. Bemidji Aviation Services, Inc. operates the largest fleet in the state with 35 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Minnesota
33 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Minnesota. 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
55 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Minnesota. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the AW119MKII leads with 13 aircraft.
Top Cities in Minnesota
Charter aircraft registration by city in Minnesota. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
Fleet Roster
123 of 133 Minnesota 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 Minnesota
133 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Minnesota, representing 1.2% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 33 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Minnesota by fleet size include Bemidji Aviation Services, Inc. (35 aircraft), CRITICAL CARE SERVICES INC (14 aircraft), Aviation Charter Inc (11 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Minnesota charter fleet includes 55 aircraft types. The most common are AW119MKII (13), A109S (7), 65-B80 (6).
Yes. With 133 Part 135 aircraft and 33 operators based in Minnesota, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Minnesota airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Minnesota is 1993. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Minnesota are BEMIDJI (35), MARSHALL (17), BLAINE (14), EDEN PRAIRIE (12).
Minnesota ranks #26 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 133 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 33 Minnesota-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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