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South Dakota Charter Fleet Overview
South Dakota ranks #43 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 38 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 14 Part 135 carriers, spanning 23 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 South Dakota are in SIOUX FALLS, RAPID CITY, ABERDEEN. DALE AVIATION INC operates the largest fleet in the state with 7 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in South Dakota
14 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in South Dakota. 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
23 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in South Dakota. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the C90A leads with 6 aircraft.
Top Cities in South Dakota
Charter aircraft registration by city in South Dakota. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
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38 of 38 South Dakota 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 South Dakota
38 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in South Dakota, representing 0.4% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 14 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in South Dakota by fleet size include DALE AVIATION INC (7 aircraft), SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER (6 aircraft), LEGACY AVIATION, LLC (4 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The South Dakota charter fleet includes 23 aircraft types. The most common are C90A (6), B200 (6), R44 II (3).
Yes. With 38 Part 135 aircraft and 14 operators based in South Dakota, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any South Dakota airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in South Dakota is 1997. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in South Dakota are SIOUX FALLS (12), RAPID CITY (11), ABERDEEN (3), PIERRE (3).
South Dakota ranks #43 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 38 registered aircraft out of 10,738 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 14 South Dakota-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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