Jet Charter Philadelphia arranges charter flights to casinos, racing and gaming destinations from Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania, and this market has more of them within reach than most.
Atlantic City is a short hop across the state line and its international airport (KACY) has a 10,001-foot runway. Las Vegas is the long run and usually calls for a midsize or super midsize jet for it to be a nonstop trip. The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Breeders’ Cup all draw groups from this region every year, and those are the trips where booking early matters most.
Race weeks fill the ramp
For a major race, the airport can require a slot, and ramp parking is often limited for the days around it. Your advisor will handle the slot request as part of the booking where one is needed. Aircraft availability for these dates tightens months ahead.
Group size and discretion
Most groups fit a light or midsize jet. Larger parties move up a class size, and above nineteen passengers the trip moves into airliner-size aircraft operating under FAR Part 121 or foreign equivalent standards.
Passenger names and itineraries stay confidential and go only to the operator and the private terminal handling the flight.
Departures usually run from Northeast Philadelphia (KPNE).
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Philadelphia-Specific Patterns We Plan Around
Winter is the one that catches people out, because de-icing takes time on the ramp before an aircraft can depart and a January departure can sit longer than the same trip in June. Summer brings thunderstorms that move through the corridor quickly and close airspace while they pass. Your advisor watches both ahead of your date and will call you before you call us.
Contact
For a quote on a Philadelphia charter, call 1-888-987-5387 or head to our contact page. The phone is answered at any hour, on any day of the year. For how we review the operator behind every flight, see our safety page, and the aircraft guide for cabin and range options. The National Business Aviation Association sets the broader operating standards we work within.