FAA Part 135 Operators by State

Home to the most diverse Part 135 operations in the US with bush flying specialists

Major gateway for Caribbean and Latin American charter operations

Van Nuys Airport operates as one of the world's busiest general aviation hubs

Houston energy industry headquarters drives global oil and gas charter demand

Pharmaceutical industry concentration drives biotech sector charter demand

Manhattan financial district generates the highest charter volumes in North America

Seattle technology sector drives extensive charter traffic to major business centers

Portland tech sector drives charter connections to major West Coast technology centers

Automotive industry headquarters create extensive manufacturing-related charter demand

Three major metropolitan areas create diverse charter market opportunities

Mountain and backcountry flying requires specialized pilot training and aircraft equipment

Las Vegas entertainment and convention industry drives massive charter volumes

Atlanta serves as the primary charter hub for the entire Southeast region

Chicago Executive and DuPage airports serve as primary charter hubs for the Midwest

Twin Cities corporate headquarters drive extensive business charter traffic

Charlotte banking industry generates extensive financial sector charter demand

Scottsdale Airport ranks among the busiest general aviation airports nationally

Inter-island charter operations provide essential transportation links between islands

World-class ski resorts drive intensive seasonal winter charter demand

Extensive backcountry airstrip network requires specialized pilot training and aircraft

Black Hills and Mount Rushmore tourism drive seasonal charter demand peaks

Aspen and mountain airports require specialized high-altitude pilot training and equipment

Central US location provides strategic positioning for multi-regional operations

Offshore oil and gas operations drive specialized helicopter and overwater charter demand

Extensive seaplane operations serving thousands of lakes and remote destinations

Nashville entertainment industry creates specialized music business charter demand

Permian Basin oil operations drive significant charter demand to remote locations

Charleston's port and tourism industries drive diverse charter demand

Manufacturing heritage drives extensive industrial charter demand throughout the region

Teterboro Airport serves as a premier gateway for Manhattan-bound charter traffic

Defense contractor concentration drives extensive military-related charter demand

Bentonville area generates significant corporate charter traffic from retail headquarters

Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard create major seasonal charter demand patterns

Bakken oil boom created massive charter demand for remote location transportation

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is the state's busiest charter hub

Agricultural business and food processing drive specialized charter demand

Oil and gas industry headquarters drive charter demand to energy facilities regionwide

Strategic location between major Northeast business centers

Proximity to Washington DC creates opportunities and airspace complexity

Wichita aerospace manufacturing creates unique aviation industry charter demand

Operates under unique security restrictions due to proximity to nation's capital

Indianapolis 500 and sporting events create major seasonal charter demand

Kentucky Derby creates the largest annual charter traffic surge in the state

Gulf Coast casinos generate significant charter traffic from multiple regions

Berkshire Hathaway and insurance companies generate significant corporate charter demand

Coal mining industry drives charter demand for remote mountain location access

New Castle Airport serves as primary general aviation hub for the region

Tax-free business environment attracts companies generating charter demand

Defense industry and naval facilities drive specialized charter demand

Ski resort operations create predictable seasonal charter demand patterns

Jackson Hole luxury resort market drives high-end charter demand with challenging mountain operations