Private Charter Flights Across North America and the Caribbean

Our occupied pricing service areas for private charters in the Pilatus PC-12 are:

• Northeast: 300 Nautical Miles from Westchester County Airport (HPN)
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• Southeast: 350 Nautical Miles from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), including all of The Bahamas
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• Caribbean: 300 Nautical Miles from San Juan International Airport (SJU)
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• Trip must begin and end within the region

Yes! Our in-fleet aircraft have a range capability further than our service regions, and we are also able to utilize our partner network for any trips that require a larger cabin or longer range. This network of trusted partners extends all over the world and our team will always choose an aircraft that best suits your needs and itinerary. Please contact our team to discuss your upcoming travels.

Private Charter guests enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments including wine, beer, and champagne onboard. In flight, enjoy reading our very own Goodspeed Magazine.

Yes, you can book as many aircraft at a time as you’d like, subject to availability.

A TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) is a restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that limits air travel in a designated area due to a hazardous condition, special event, or security concern.

There are different types of TFRs:

– Presidential TFRs temporarily limit air travel in specific areas to ensure the president’s safety.

– Emergency TFRs protect people and property in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.

– NOTAM TFRs (Notice to Airmen) define restricted airspace for various reasons, such as airport runway maintenance, airshows, or military exercises.

Depending on the TFR, various aspects of air travel may be impacted, including flight routes, timing, and congestion at Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs). Delays, diversions, and cancellations are possible. If flying privately into an airport within a TFR, guests must first clear security at a designated gateway airport before proceeding.

At Tradewind Aviation, we closely monitor TFRs in our service areas and have extensive experience navigating these restrictions. If your trip is affected, our team will proactively reach out with solutions to ensure a seamless travel experience. Our dedicated service teams are available to assist with any questions.

Tradewind operates a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprop aircraft. However, our team can assist in securing the best aircraft for your itinerary for trips that require a larger cabin or longer range. Any travel arranged by Tradewind using a different aircraft type is neither owned nor operated by Tradewind.

When booking a trip that is out of the Tradewind-operated fleet, we will only book with ARGUS Gold or Platinum safety-rated operators. Additionally, Tradewind will only book flights with operators that mirror our safety policy of flying with two pilots. For more information, please contact our reservations team.

Scheduled flights operate on a predetermined schedule and are sold by the single seat. Private charters operate at your desired time and on your route.

An empty leg is a flight that is scheduled to fly without any passengers to a pre-defined location in order to reposition or return an aircraft for another trip. Empty legs can also be referred to as “dead-heads,” “repositions,” or “ferry flights.”

Members of our Goodspeed Card Program have the option of applying their account credit towards trips booked outside of the Tradewind fleet.

Private charter flight pricing depends on the aircraft type, distance, and route. Tradewind offers occupied pricing in our Pilatus PC-12 fleet starting at $5,700/hour with no membership fees or repositioning charges. Contact our charter team for a personalized quote.

Booking a private charter flight takes three steps: submit a quote request through our website or call 203-267-3305, receive a customized itinerary from our charter team, and confirm your trip. Most charters can be arranged with as little as 24 hours’ notice, subject to availability.

A private charter flight is a single, on-demand booking with no upfront commitment. A jet card (like our Goodspeed Card) offers pre-purchased block hours at discounted rates, starting at 10 hours. Both options fly on Tradewind’s Pilatus PC-12 fleet with no repositioning fees within our service regions.

Yes. For groups larger than 8 passengers, Tradewind coordinates multiple aircraft or sources mid-size and heavy jets through our vetted partner network. We have arranged travel for every event, from wedding parties of 50+ guests to corporate groups. Contact us for group charter pricing.

Tradewind operates under FAA Part 135 certification and maintains ARGUS Gold and Wyvern Wingman safety ratings. All charter flights operate with two pilots, and our Pilatus PC-12 fleet is 100% carbon neutral through our 4AIR partnership.