A I R  T A X I  R A T E S  &  E S T I M A T E S

 

Our quotes are based on the anticipated, ATC-directed nautical mileage to your destination at the rates depicted below, plus the applicable departure "SETTO" charge and surcharges.

IN FLIGHT CHARGE

Occupied or Empty Leg.   Rate for Airplane, Tax, Fuel, & Crew.
  Leg mileage divided by 140 kts = flight time
VFR Single Pilot $235 per hour each way
VFR/IFR Two Pilots $275 per hour each way

Plus...

SETTO  CHARGE  (Start Engine, Taxi and checks, Take Off Clearance)
Description Time Single Pilot Two Pilot
Uncontrolled Field .2 hr $47 $55
Towered Regional Airport .3 hr $70.50 $82.50
Major Commercial Airport .5 hr $117.50 $137.50

And applicable...

SURCHARGES
Wait Time At destination from arrival to departure.  $25 hourly / Max $300 daily per crewmember
After Hours Added $25 per pilot's flight hour.  Billed Sundays, holidays, and from 8PM to 8AM.
Landing, Parking, & Handling Often charged at larger towered airports, or when transient for several hours.
Fuel Difference will be billed for mission fuel purchased off base (not at FME) at higher rates where needed.

Drop off and pick up flights are considered separate charters. 

DROP OFF QUOTE SAMPLE, SINGLE PILOT, VISUAL CONDITIONS

Tipton Airport, Maryland  (KFME) to Manteo,  NC (Outer Banks)
Charge per nautical mile 191 NM /140kts = 1.36 hours each way x $235 per hour. + $641.21
Departure charge (SETTO) 2 uncontrolled airports x $47 + $94
Total    = $735.21