Part 135 Charter Fleet · VA

Virginia


78Charter Aircraft
34Part 135 Operators
50Aircraft Types
#33National Rank
2002Avg. Fleet Year

Virginia Charter Fleet Overview

Virginia ranks #33 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 78 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 34 Part 135 carriers, spanning 50 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 0.7% of the national charter inventory.

The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Virginia are in RICHMOND, WILLIAMSBURG, CHESAPEAKE. Heloair, Inc. operates the largest fleet in the state with 7 aircraft.

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Fleet by Aircraft Model

50 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Virginia. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the 206B leads with 6 aircraft.

206B
6
407
3
TBM 700
3
560XL
3
HAWKER 900XP
3
45
2
60
2
550
2
680
2
750
2

Top Cities in Virginia

Charter aircraft registration by city in Virginia. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.

RICHMOND16 aircraft
WILLIAMSBURG6 aircraft
CHESAPEAKE5 aircraft
VIRGINIA BEACH5 aircraft
LYNCHBURG5 aircraft
SALEM5 aircraft
BRIDGEWATER4 aircraft
NORTH GARDEN3 aircraft

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions about charter aviation in Virginia

78 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Virginia, representing 0.7% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 34 Part 135 carriers.

The largest Part 135 operators in Virginia by fleet size include Heloair, Inc. (7 aircraft), AC Aviation Services, LLC. (6 aircraft), Summit Helicopters, Inc. (5 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.

The Virginia charter fleet includes 50 aircraft types. The most common are 206B (6), 407 (3), TBM 700 (3).

Yes. With 78 Part 135 aircraft and 34 operators based in Virginia, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Virginia airport.

The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Virginia is 2002. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.

The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Virginia are RICHMOND (16), WILLIAMSBURG (6), CHESAPEAKE (5), VIRGINIA BEACH (5).

Virginia ranks #33 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 78 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 34 Virginia-based operators plus our nationwide network.

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