Runways at Songwood Inn Airport

Songwood Inn Airport has 1 runway.

Chartering a Private Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), lays the standards for flight regulations in the nation. Both sorts of air flight systems, private and public, needs to abide by the guidance of the FAA. The FAA laws have been and are now in place to keep the planes, the pilots and the public, secure in the clouds. The Federal Aviation Administration is within the guidance of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The FAA and the DOT, both monitor closely all flight problems and movements for the safety travel of all flyers on United States airlines.

There is an overwhelming number of private planes on the market today. Most people who fly private jets do not own their jet, but charter their ride. However, before looking into chartering a ride, a person needs to know what their options are. There are four main styles: executive piston and turboprop, light executive jets, midsized executive jets, and heavy jets.

Piston and turboprop jets are optimal for small groups traveling on business. They are not recommended for people traveling extended distances and are some of smaller jets on the market. Light executive jets offer privacy and are a step up from the piston and turboprop. The interiors are still nice but they are not going to be the highest overall quality. When traveling in large groups you are going to need the midsized executive jet or the larger heavy jets. Both of these are very luxurious and have the space for large parties. These jets will allow for longer traveling distances to your destination airport compared to the smaller versions.

There are three types of jets that can be used for both business and pleasure.

The first type is called the Light Business Jet, and it can house four to eight people. It costs more than $2,000 per hour, and some of the examples of this type of jet are the Citation Bravo, BeechJet 400, Learjet 35, and West Wind.

Medium Type Jets are the second type of private jet planes, and it regularly has a capacity of eight to 12 people. With this type of jet, expect to pay $2,500 to $3,500 per hour. Citation X, Falcon 20, Hawker 700, and Learjet 60 are only a few examples of this type.

Lastly, Heavy Jets are the hugest private jet planes around. It can hold up to 25 people, and it can cost up to $13,000 each hour to charter. Challenger 604, Boeing Business Jet, and Falcon 900 demonstrate this type.Any of these will get you to your destination airport efficiently.