Kentucky cargo charters move freight that cannot wait for a scheduled flight, on an aircraft chosen for that load.
Boeing introduced the 767 Freighter in 1995. It has a published range of 3,225 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.80 (~459 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,100 feet and 11,790 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Year introduced: 1995
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,225 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (~459 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,100 feet
- Length: 180.3 feet
- Wingspan: 156.1 feet
- Height: 52.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 11,790 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 767 Freighter Fits Kentucky
With 3,225 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Kentucky to destinations such as Houston, Denver and Los Angeles, allowing for reserves and routing. Ice and snow can mean de-icing before a winter departure from Kentucky, and spring brings strong thunderstorms, so we watch the forecast with the operator.
An aircraft this size usually flies from Louisville Muhammad Ali International, Blue Grass Airport in Lexington or Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, depending on where your trip starts. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator before anything is booked.
How Kentucky Clients Use the Boeing 767 Freighter
Freight flights from Kentucky handle urgent parts, project equipment and shipments too big or too time-sensitive for regular cargo. The size of the cargo door and how the freight has to be loaded matter as much as the payload when we choose the aircraft.
Send us the weight, the measurements and where the freight is collected and delivered, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft suits the load or suggest one that does.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $9,000 to $12,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- Boeing 777 Freighter
- Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
- Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
- Saab 340
- Shorts 360
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 767 Freighter charter to or from Kentucky, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.