Kentucky Jet Charter books cargo aircraft for shipments into and out of the state that need an aircraft of their own.
The Saab 340 entered service in 1987. It has a published range of 785 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 282 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 25,000 feet and 1,276 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Saab AB (freighter conversion by Field Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1987
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 785 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 282 knots
- Service ceiling: 25,000 feet
- Length: 64.8 feet
- Wingspan: 70.3 feet
- Height: 22.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,276 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Saab 340 Fits Kentucky
With 785 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Kentucky to destinations such as St. Louis, Toronto and Orlando, 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 Saab 340
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: $2,000 to $3,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Saab 340 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.