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Louisiana Charter Fleet Overview
Louisiana ranks #10 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 317 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 40 Part 135 carriers, spanning 64 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 3.0% of the national charter inventory.
The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Louisiana are in BROUSSARD, LAFAYETTE, SHREVEPORT. METRO AVIATION, INC operates the largest fleet in the state with 74 aircraft.
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Part 135 Operators in Louisiana
40 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators have aircraft registered in Louisiana. 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
64 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Louisiana. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the 407 leads with 84 aircraft.
Top Cities in Louisiana
Charter aircraft registration by city in Louisiana. Registration city reflects the aircraft's legal base, which often correlates with home airport and primary operating area.
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317 of 317 Louisiana 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 Louisiana
317 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Louisiana, representing 3.0% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 40 Part 135 carriers.
The largest Part 135 operators in Louisiana by fleet size include METRO AVIATION, INC (74 aircraft), Bristow LLC (59 aircraft), PHI Aviation, LLC (45 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.
The Louisiana charter fleet includes 64 aircraft types. The most common are 407 (84), MBB-BK 117 C-2 (23), AW139 (20).
Yes. With 317 Part 135 aircraft and 40 operators based in Louisiana, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Louisiana airport.
The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Louisiana is 2004. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.
The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Louisiana are BROUSSARD (69), LAFAYETTE (69), SHREVEPORT (63), LAKE CHARLES (50).
Louisiana ranks #10 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 317 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 40 Louisiana-based operators plus our nationwide network.
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