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Tennessee Charter Fleet Overview
Tennessee ranks #9 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 398 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 37 Part 135 carriers, spanning 58 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 3.7% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Tennessee are in MEMPHIS, SMYRNA, NASHVILLE. Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. operates the largest fleet in the state with 72 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Tennessee
37 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Tennessee. 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
58 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Tennessee. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the 208B leads with 206 aircraft.
Top Cities in Tennessee
Charter aircraft registration by city in Tennessee. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
Fleet Roster
36 of 398 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
398 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Tennessee, representing 3.7% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 37 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Tennessee by fleet size include Mountain Air Cargo, Inc. (72 aircraft), Empire Airlines, Inc. (57 aircraft), Corporate Flight Management, Inc. (40 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Tennessee charter fleet includes 58 aircraft types. The most common are 208B (206), 408 (31), CL-600-2B19 (13).
Yes. With 398 Part 135 aircraft and 37 operators based in Tennessee, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Tennessee airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Tennessee is 1998. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Tennessee are MEMPHIS (289), SMYRNA (39), NASHVILLE (34), COLLEGE GROVE (5).
Tennessee ranks #9 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 398 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 37 Tennessee-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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