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Montana Charter Fleet Overview
Montana ranks #19 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 177 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 70 Part 135 carriers, spanning 86 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 1.6% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Montana are in KALISPELL, MISSOULA, BELGRADE. Summit Aviation, Inc. operates the largest fleet in the state with 22 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Montana
70 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Montana. 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
86 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Montana. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the EMB-505 leads with 22 aircraft.
Top Cities in Montana
Charter aircraft registration by city in Montana. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
Fleet Roster
166 of 177 Montana 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 Montana
177 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Montana, representing 1.6% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 70 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Montana by fleet size include Summit Aviation, Inc. (22 aircraft), Helistream Inc. (12 aircraft), Bridger Aerospace (9 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Montana charter fleet includes 86 aircraft types. The most common are EMB-505 (22), 525B (9), 407 (7).
Yes. With 177 Part 135 aircraft and 70 operators based in Montana, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Montana airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Montana is 2002. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Montana are KALISPELL (38), MISSOULA (35), BELGRADE (35), BILLINGS (14).
Montana ranks #19 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 177 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 70 Montana-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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Montana Charter Flights
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