Jet Charter Philadelphia arranges charter flights for mining, survey and scientific work, from Philadelphia and Pennsylvania out to sites that scheduled airlines do not reach.
The problem on this work is rarely distance. It is the last leg. Sites sit where the geology is, not where the runways are.
Matching the aircraft to the strip
Turboprops earn their place here, because they operate from shorter and rougher runways than jets can use. Where the field is longer, a jet may get the team there faster. The required runway for any particular trip is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in that day’s conditions, so we confirm it with the operator for your specific trip rather than working from a general figure.
People and equipment
We arrange crew rotations, survey and research teams, and diligence visits for investors and lenders. Equipment, core samples and instruments move as air cargo charter, with the aircraft sized to the load.
On international routes, operators must meet the equivalent safety standards of the country of operation. Landing permits and authorizations are generally applied for after a trip has been secured on the aircraft schedule, and sometimes the timeline is dictated by the local airport authorities.
Departures usually run from Northeast Philadelphia (KPNE) or Philadelphia International, both of which clear customs.
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.