Part 135 Charter Fleet · PA

Pennsylvania


177Charter Aircraft
54Part 135 Operators
70Aircraft Types
#17National Rank
2005Avg. Fleet Year

Pennsylvania Charter Fleet Overview

Pennsylvania ranks #17 in the United States for Part 135 charter fleet size with 177 FAA-certificated aircraft. These aircraft are operated by 54 Part 135 carriers, spanning 70 different aircraft types — from single-engine turboprops to heavy jets and helicopters. The fleet represents 1.6% of the national charter inventory.

The largest concentrations of charter aircraft in Pennsylvania are in READING, PITTSBURGH, CORAOPOLIS. QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC operates the largest fleet in the state with 19 aircraft.

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Fleet by Aircraft Model

70 aircraft types operate under Part 135 certificates in Pennsylvania. The model distribution reflects the state's charter market — the PC-12/45 leads with 15 aircraft.

PC-12/45
15
560XL
12
525B
8
400A
8
MBB-BK 117 C-2
7
CL-600-2B19
6
PC-12/47E
6
60
5
680
5
525A
5

Top Cities in Pennsylvania

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

READING19 aircraft
PITTSBURGH13 aircraft
CORAOPOLIS9 aircraft
LATROBE9 aircraft
ALLENTOWN7 aircraft
MOON TOWNSHIP6 aircraft
JOHNSTOWN6 aircraft
ZELIENOPLE6 aircraft

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions about charter aviation in Pennsylvania

177 aircraft hold active FAA Part 135 certificates in Pennsylvania, representing 1.6% of the national charter fleet. These are operated by 54 Part 135 carriers.

The largest Part 135 operators in Pennsylvania by fleet size include QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC (19 aircraft), AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT GROUP INC (13 aircraft), L. J. Associates, Inc. (12 aircraft). All data is sourced from the FAA D085 Part 135 Aircraft Listing.

The Pennsylvania charter fleet includes 70 aircraft types. The most common are PC-12/45 (15), 560XL (12), 525B (8).

Yes. With 177 Part 135 aircraft and 54 operators based in Pennsylvania, there is strong charter availability. Contact The Jet Finder for routing, pricing, and aircraft options from any Pennsylvania airport.

The average manufacture year of Part 135 aircraft registered in Pennsylvania is 2005. Fleet age varies by operator and model type.

The top cities for charter aircraft registration in Pennsylvania are READING (19), PITTSBURGH (13), CORAOPOLIS (9), LATROBE (9).

Pennsylvania ranks #17 in the United States for Part 135 charter aircraft with 177 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 54 Pennsylvania-based operators plus our nationwide network.

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