Month: November 2016

Locations

Raleigh

The Region around Raleigh-Durham International includes two major cities in the state of North Carolina. Raleigh and Durham both have a wide variety of entertainment and fine dining experiences. Between the two cities there are three major Universities in the area. Duke University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University; all located within the cities and are within very close proximity to the airport. Raleigh has a professional Hockey team, and Durham has a minor league baseball team. Raleigh and Durham both share multiple indoor and outdoor performing arts centers, concert halls, and theaters. Both cities have festivals and events held throughout each year and the shopping is fantastic, with several outdoor and indoor shopping centers and malls. The dining experiences in the cities range from small bars, all the way to five star establishments.

Airports serving this area:

Raleigh-Durham International: (RDU)

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a public use airport located 4.5 miles northeast of the town of Morrisville, North Carolina. The airport is located just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina’s capitol, and offers easy access to the city for both business and pleasure. The airport is Centrally located on the East Coast and can make an excellent choice for fuel stops or a great overnight destination as well. This airport features three runways with the longest being ten thousand feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Landmark Aviation
  • TacAir

Aircraft Fleet Available:

  • Beechcraft Baron 58
  • Beechjet 400
  • Cessna 210
  • Cessna 337
  • Cirrus SR22
  • Citation II
  • Citation V
  • Citation VI
  • King Air 200
  • Learjet 35A
  • Premier 1
  • Robinson R66

Everett

Everett is the county seat of  Snohomish County, Washington, and it lies 25 miles north of Seattle.  The city is known for the production of Boeing airliners and nearby is the largest building in the world, used by Boeing for commercial jet aviation production.  Surrounded by nearly 50 miles of freshwater and saltwater shores, Everett is exploding in the arts scene with top-notch galleries and a state-of-the-art glass blowing studio.  The city also allows for easy access to Seattle for business while maintaining the outdoor charm that Washington state is known for.

Airports serving this area:

Paine Field: (PAE)Paine Field, also known as Snohomish County Airport is a public airport located near Everett, Washington.  The Airport is home to the Boeing manufacturing plant for 747, 767, 777, and 787 aircraft, and has become a major tourist destination with the opening of the new Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, the Flying Heritage Collection and the Historic Flight Foundation.  This airport is a popular alternative to Boeing Field in Seattle, and allows business travelers to access the area much easier. This airport features three runways with the longest being nine thousand and ten feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Castle and Cooke
  • Regal Air

Seattle

Seattle is a coastal seaport city and is the largest city in both the State of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Downtown Seattle offers a unique fusion of outdoor and urban life. The city is surrounded by beautiful lakes and Mt. Rainier as a spectacular backdrop. Travelers have access to Tillicum Village, Argosy Cruises and many other spectacular attractions. Seattle’s Pike Place Market is a must see for any tourist. The market is home to a host of businesses including bakeries, specialty food stores, collectibles, jewelry, art and much more.

Airports serving this area:

Seattle Boeing Field: (BFI)

Seattle Boeing Field, also known as King County International, is the typical choice for busy jet charter travelers due to its proximity to the business district of downtown Seattle. The airport serves small commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, private aircraft owners, helicopters, corporate jets, military, and other aircraft. It is also home to the Boeing Company’s 737 aircraft flight-test program, along with other Boeing operations. The Museum of Flight is also located there, with its wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history. Boeing Field has two runways with the longest being ten thousand feet.

Seattle is a coastal seaport city and is the largest city in both the State of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Downtown Seattle offers a unique fusion of outdoor and urban life. The city is surrounded by beautiful lakes and Mt. Rainier as a spectacular backdrop. Travelers have access to Tillicum Village, Argosy Cruises and many other spectacular attractions. Seattle’s Pike Place Market is a must see for any tourist. The market is home to a host of businesses including bakeries, specialty food stores, collectibles, jewelry, art and much more.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Aeroflight Executive Services
  • Clay Lacy Aviation
  • Landmark Aviation

Aircraft Fleet Available:

Beechcraft 99

Beechcraft 1900

Cessna 208

Cessna 340

Citation II

Citation VII

Citation Excel

Challenger 300

Challenger 605

De Havilland DHC-2

De Havilland DHC-3

Falcon 50

Falcon 900EXFalcon 2000

Global Express

Global Express XRS

Hawker 900XP

Learjet 35

Learjet 55

Learjet 60

Metro SW-227

Piper Chieftain

Piper Meridian

Piper Mirage

Robinson R44

Lancaster

Lancaster is a city located in South Central Pennsylvania which serves as the seat of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County and one of the older inland towns in the United States.  There are two distinct sides to Lancaster. On one side, there is the expected beautiful farmlands, family-style feasts, and the Amish culture. On the other side, the city life with exquisite cuisine and contemporary art.  The city’s primary industries include healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, both professional and semi-professional services, and home of the Park City Center shopping mall, the largest indoor retail facility in the region.  The city is also known for its innovative adoption of advanced technology and hosts more electronic public CCTV outdoor cameras per capita than any other US city.

Airports serving this area:

Lancaster Airport: (LNS)

Lancaster Airport is a public use airport located four nautical miles north of the central business district of Lancaster,  Pennsylvania. The airport is the fourth busiest airport in Pennsylvania and it serves charter clients in the central region of the state.  Known for its service and location, this airport is popular with both business and pleasure travelers. This airport features a single six thousand nine hundred and thirty three foot runway.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • LNS Alliance Aviation

Aircraft Fleet Available:

  • Learjet 31A
  • Piper Aerostar
  • Piper Aztec
  • Piper Chieftain

Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.  Philadelphia offers a very wide variety of entertainment and fine dining options. The city offers multiple historical attractions such as the Liberty Bell, the Benjamin Franklin museum and many, many more. It also has quite the night life with multiple bars and fine dining experiences. The city has four professional sports teams and multiple areas to shop. Philadelphia has several golf courses nearby, and multiple parks including the Philadelphia Zoo.

Airports serving this area:

Northeast Philadelphia Airport: (PNE)Northeast Philadelphia Airport is located just north of Philadelphia. The airport offers access to the city without the congestion of the International airport. This airport features two runways with the longest being seven thousand feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Atlantic Aviation
  • North Philadelphia Jet Center

Aircraft Fleet Available:

  • Citation CJ3
  • Citation III
  • Citation V
  • Citation VII
  • Piper Cheyenne 400

Fort Worth

The Dallas Fort Worth region is the number one tourist destination in Texas with more than 5.5 million visitors each year. As the 16th-largest city in the US, Fort Worth embraces and celebrates its western heritage without being entirely defined by it. Fort Worth’s premier museums and art, comfortable downtown, diverse dining options and major sports events offer numerous itineraries for every taste and budget. For a weekend, a business meeting, sporting events or a family reunion, Fort Worth offers experiences for everyone.

Airports serving this area:

Meacham International Airport: (FTW)Meacham International Airport places corporate business and general aviation travelers right in the heart of North Texas in the City of Fort Worth. The airport is North Texas’s premier general aviation facility just five miles from historic downtown Fort Worth.  The airport is attractive to business travelers due to the high-quality facilities and ease of operation in and out of the airport. This airport features three runways with the longest being seven thousand five hundred feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • American Aero
  • Cornerstone Air Center
  • Texas Jet

Aircraft Fleet Available:

Beechcraft Baron 58Beechjet 400A

Challenger 300

Citation II

Citation III

Citation Ultra

Embraer ERJ-135

Falcon 7X

Falcon 50EX

Falcon 2000Gulfstream IV

Gulfstream V

Hawker 800XP

King Air 90

King Air 200

Piper Seneca

Robinson R44

San Antonio

San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas and the seventh largest in the US. The city is continuing to grow rapidly due to the pleasant general climate and friendly business atmosphere. The city is also home to a large military presence with multiple bases located nearby. San Antonio is home to five Fortune 500 companies, so it comes as no surprise that the city often finds itself as an important stop on the busy executive’s travel itinerary. From the Missions to the Hill Country, San Antonio offers so many things for visitors to see and do, ranging from major theme parks, to the River Walk lined with restaurants, patios, galleries and shops.  The city is filled with culturally significant arts, history, museums and architecture.

Airports serving this area:

San Antonio International: (SAT)

San Antonio International Airport is located in Northern San Antonio, approximately eight miles or 15 minutes from the downtown area.  The airport provides commercial airline service for the South Texas region. More than 8 million passengers fly into and out of historic San Antonio each year and many business executives fly from this airport due to its close location to downtown. This airport features three runways with the longest being eight thousand five hundred feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Million Air
  • Signature Flight Support
  • Skyplace

Aircraft Fleet Available:

  • Boeing 737
  • Citation CJ1
  • Citation I SP
  • Citation II
  • Citation V
  • Citation VI
  • Citation XLS
  • Citation Mustang
  • Challenger 601
  • Falcon 900B
  • Learjet 45
  • Learjet 45XR
  • Mitsubishi MU-300
Stinson Municipal Airport: (SSF)

Stinson Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public use airport located six nautical miles south of Downtown San Antonio, Texas. The airport offers easy access to San Antonio without the congestion of the international airport. The airport is the second oldest general aviation airport still in operation, and the Texas Air Museum is located on the airport. Its located centrally in Texas as well as the United States making it a great mid continental fuel stop, and a great overnight destination. This airport features two runways with the longest being five thousand feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Gate ONE

Houston

As America’s fourth-largest city, Houston is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping and nightlife. Take a stroll through the historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District or head down to Space Center Houston. You can grab a bite in one of dozens of award-winning restaurants, or experience the nightlife on Washington Avenue. There’s always something to do in this Southern hospitality meets urban chic city.  For the business traveler, Houston’s economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. It also leads in the health care sector and building oilfield equipment, and is rivaled only by New York City for more Fortune 500 headquarters.

Airports serving this area:

David Wayne Hooks Airport: (DWH)David Wayne Hooks Airport, one of the largest private airports in the United States, specializes in general, business, and military aviation services. For fifty years, Hooks Airport has developed and maintained first-class facilities for the discerning business traveler.  Conveniently located twenty three miles northwest of the central business district of Houston, the airport is known as one of the best option for business travelers into the region. This airport features two runways with the longest being seven thousand feet and a seaplane runway that is two thousand five hundred feet long.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Gill Aviation

Aircraft Fleet Available:

  • Beechjet 400A
  • Bell 206
  • Cessna Conquest
  • Challenger 604
  • King Air 200
  • Legacy 600

Austin

Located in Central Texas, Austin is the state capital and is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous city in Texas. Austin is known for its legendary live music, burgeoning restaurant scene and unique culture. The City is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful outdoor spaces. Visitors can just as easily spend the morning paddling the lake or strolling through a celebrated history museum.  Business travelers flock to Austin for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative meeting spaces and world-class hotels which are nestled in the center, and the heart, of the city.

Airports serving this area:

Austin-Bergstrom International: (AUS)Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is located about five miles southeast of Downtown Austin, Texas. As a major center for technology and the home to many large multinational corporations it is no wonder that Austin Texas is very popular with Business executives. This airport features two parallel runways with the longest being just over twelve thousand two hundred feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Atlantic Aviation
  • Signature Flight Support

Aircraft Fleet Available:

  • Bell 206
  • Citation CJ1+
  • Citation CJ2+
  • Citation III
  • Falcon 900
  • King Air 200
  • Learjet 31A
  • Learjet 45
  • Learjet 75
  • Pilatus PC-12
  • Piper Meridian

Los Angeles

Located on Southern California’s Pacific coast, Los Angeles has long been known as a city of dreams, with its sunny climate, beautiful beaches, and thriving entertainment industry. L.A. has more museums and theaters than any other U.S. city, as well as a thriving music and art gallery scene. The world class museums include the stunning Getty Center in Brentwood and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Los Angeles offers theme parks such as Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and Disneyland. Movie production studios including Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures offer the ultimate film and TV fan experience. Attractions like the USS Iowa and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library also offer a unique experience for the entire family. Shop at retail meccas, such as, The Grove and the Beverly Center, or browse eclectic shopping neighborhoods and bargain outlets. There are many recreational activities including spectacular beaches and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails as well.

Airports serving this area:

Van Nuys Airport: (VNY)

Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles is the busiest General Aviation airport in the world, and the most popular for private travel into the city of Los Angeles. A busy charter hub with two parallel runways, Van Nuys Airport is preferred by motion picture industry executives, international royalty, and movie stars because of its convenient location and the discretion it provides. Van Nuys also serves as the home base for the majority of local news helicopters and the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Air Operations Unit, this airport averages well over 1,000 operations daily. This airport features two runways with the longest being eight thousand and two feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Castle & Cooke Aviation
  • Clay Lacy Aviation
  • Signature Flight Support East
  • Signature Flight Support West

Aircraft Fleet Available:

Agusta Westland A109E

Beechjet 400A

Beechcraft A36

Beechcraft Baron 58

Bell 206B

Bell 407

Boeing BBJ

Challenger 601

Challenger 604

Citation I

Citation II

Citation CJ1

Citation CJ2

Citation CJ3

Citation Bravo

Citation Encore

Citation Excel

Citation V

Citation X

Citation XLS

Embraer ERJ 135

Eurocopter AS350

Falcon 50

Falcon 2000

Falcon 2000LX

Falcon 2000EX EASy

Global Express

Global Express XRS

Global 5000

Global 6000

Gulfstream IISP

Gulfstream III

Gulfstream IVGulfstream IVSP

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream G150

Gulfstream G200

Gulfstream G450

Gulfstream G550

Gulfstream G650

Hawker 800A

Hawker 800XP

Hawker 900XP

Hawker 1000

Hawker 4000

King Air E90

King Air B100

King Air 200

Learjet 25D

Learjet 31

Learjet 35

Learjet 35A

Learjet 45

Learjet 55

Learjet 60

Legacy 600

Phenom 100

Phenom 300

Piper Chieftain

Piper Navajo

Robinson R44

Robinson R66

Sikorsky S-76B

Zamperini Field: (TOA)Zamperini Field, also known as Torrance Municipal Airport, is a public airport three miles southwest of downtown Torrance, in Los Angeles County, California. The airport is supports South Bay area businesses and provides valuable emergency services to the community. Business travelers to the South Bay Area of Los Angeles prefer this airport because it is located very close to Los Angeles international, but has none of the delays associated with a busy international airport. This airport features two runways with the longest being five thousand feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Great American Aviation
  • Torrance Flite Park
Santa Monica Municipal Airport: (SMO)Santa Monica Municipal Airport, also known as Santa Monica Airport, is in the heart of Santa Monica, California. The airport is located approximately six miles north of LAX and generally serves the Jet Charter needs of Los Angeles along with Van Nuys Airport twelve miles to the north. This airport features a single four thousand nine hundred foot runway.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • American Aviation
  • Atlantic Aviation

Aircraft Fleet Available:

  • Cessna 421
  • King Air 100
  • Pilatus PC-12
McClellan-Polomar Airport: (CRQ)

McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad is a gateway to and from San Diego’s North County. It serves the general aviation community, corporate aircraft and commercial services. What makes this airport so popular is its proximity to business and recreation. Major corporations and world-class resorts are just minutes from McClellan-Palomar, and some of the finest beaches in San Diego County are close to the airport and offer surfers, swimmers and sun worshipers balmy weather and beautiful ocean waters most of the year. The airport has one runway that is four thousand nine hundred feet long.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • Jet Source
  • Magellan Aviation
  • Premier Jet
  • Western Flight
Brackett Field: (POC)Brackett Field is a public airport located one mile southwest of La Verne, in Los Angeles County, California.  The Airport is located twenty five miles east of downtown Los Angeles, right next door to the L.A. County Fairplex, Pomona Raceway and Raging Waters theme park.  Brackett field is a popular destination for charter clients traveling to Pomona Raceway or any of the other great attractions in the area. This airport features two runways with the longest being four thousand eight hundred and forty feet.

Field Based Operators (FBO’s):

  • American Airports Corporation

Aircraft Fleet Available:

  • Cessna 310
  • Cessna 421