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Washington Charter Fleet Overview
Washington ranks #20 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 160 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 45 Part 135 carriers, spanning 61 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 1.5% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Washington are in KIRKLAND, KENMORE, SEATTLE. PAPILLON AIRWAYS INC operates the largest fleet in the state with 38 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Washington
45 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Washington. 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
61 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Washington. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the EC 130 B4 leads with 22 aircraft.
Top Cities in Washington
Charter aircraft registration by city in Washington. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
Fleet Roster
160 of 160 Washington 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 Washington
160 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Washington, representing 1.5% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 45 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Washington by fleet size include PAPILLON AIRWAYS INC (38 aircraft), Kenmore Air Harbor, LLC (17 aircraft), GRAND CANYON AIRLINES INC (14 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Washington charter fleet includes 61 aircraft types. The most common are EC 130 B4 (22), 208B (9), DHC-3 (9).
Yes. With 160 Part 135 aircraft and 45 operators based in Washington, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Washington airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Washington is 1990. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Washington are KIRKLAND (54), KENMORE (20), SEATTLE (14), FRIDAY HARBOR (10).
Washington ranks #20 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 160 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 45 Washington-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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