Cargo Aircraft

Cargo jets are purpose-built or converted aircraft that move freight fast. A private cargo jet gives you control of the schedule, routing, and security—crucial when every hour counts. This category is defined by payload, door size, and how quickly we can load, fly, and unload your shipment.

Quick Facts for your Cargo Aircraft charter

• Best for: Cargo aircraft are ideal for urgent freight, outsized loads, and secure, point-to-point logistics.
• Range: Nonstop reach is approximately 1,700 to 5,200 miles. Los Angeles to Honolulu is about 2,500 miles and a common pairing.
• Cargo and loading: Pallets, crates, road cases, and long pieces load through large doors onto reinforced floors. Load plans and door clearances vary by aircraft.
• Handling: Dedicated handlers, loaders, and customs support keep turns short and secure.
• Configuration: Narrow-body freighters suit regional and mid-haul moves, while wide-body freighters add true long-haul capacity.
• Speed: Typical cruise speed is 500 to 560 mph. Dallas to Miami is about two to two and a half hours depending on routing.
• Quick recommendation: Choose a cargo jet for bulky, heavy, or palletized freight. Use a smaller jet or hand-carry for light, high-value items, or a turboprop freighter for short-range heavy loads.

Is a Cargo Aircraft Right for My Shipment?

Choose a cargo Jet Charter when speed and control matter more than published airline schedules. If you face a production line stoppage, a grounded aircraft, or a tight event build, a private cargo jet lets you fly direct, clear customs quickly, and keep your chain of custody tight. You set the pick-up time, the routing, and the delivery window. If your freight is light and urgent—like prototypes or critical spares—consider a smaller jet or even a hand-carry courier. If the goods are heavy but the distance is short, turboprop freighters can be efficient. When the shipment is large and long-haul, move up to a wide-body freighter. We'll help you compare options so the aircraft fits the mission, not the other way around.

Private Cargo Jet Charter: When Freighters Make the Most Sense

Use private cargo jet charter when commercial lift isn't available, is overbooked, or can't meet your timetable. It also makes sense when you need special handling, dedicated security, or flight plans to secondary airports closer to the final mile. Cargo jets shine for point-to-point moves that avoid hubs and cut ground time. With a dedicated aircraft, the load stays intact from origin to Destination. That reduces touchpoints, shrink risk, and delays—key advantages for pharma, electronics, and high-value goods.

Best Missions for Cargo Jets: AOG Parts, Relief Supplies & Show Freight

A cargo jet is the fastest fix for Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) events. Engines, APUs, and bulky spares can move immediately, getting your fleet back on the line. The same applies to factory line-stoppers, where every hour of downtime costs real money. Relief missions, live events, and touring productions also benefit. Humanitarian flights need flexible routings and fast turns; show freight needs careful sequencing and room for road cases. With cargo jet charter, we plan the ramp, loaders, and clear customs before the wheels ever touch down.

Cargo Jet Loading & Equipment: How Much Luggage Can Ship on a Charter Freighter

Cargo jets handle pallets, crates, road racks, and long pieces like masts or piping. High-loaders, forklifts, roller decks, and certified tie-downs keep the move efficient and safe. If dimensions are tight, we can run a loadability check and build a custom loading plan. Tell us early about dangerous goods, batteries, dry ice, or temperature-control needs. We'll arrange proper declarations, packaging, and cold-chain support so the shipment stays compliant door to door.

Airports, Runway Access & Logistics for Cargo Jets

Runway length, ramp space, and loader availability matter more with cargo jets. We choose airports with 24/7 ops, customs on call, and the right ground support. That keeps turns short and protects your timeline. Permits, overflight rights, and curfews can affect routings. Our ops team secures the paperwork, books slots, and pre-positions gear so your aircraft lands, loads, and goes without surprises.

Ready to Charter a Cargo Aircraft? Book With Just Landed Jets

Share the origin, Destination, cargo dimensions, weight, and any special rules (DG, batteries, temp control). We'll match the right cargo jet, set the schedule, and coordinate loaders, customs, and last-mile delivery. Just Landed Jets was founded on trust and experience. From AOG fixes to relief flights, we manage cargo jet charters end-to-end—so your shipment arrives on time and intact. Ready to move? Contact Just Landed Jets to plan your private cargo jet charter today.