A Martha’s Vineyard cargo movement can be one urgent pallet or a full freighter, and we pick the aircraft to suit the load.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes introduced the Boeing 747-8F in 2011. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries Crew only (cargo) passengers, cruises at Mach 0.85 (about 490 knots) knots, tops out at 43,100 feet, covers 4,390 nautical miles and holds 21980 cubic feet of baggage. Full specifications for the Boeing 747-8F are published by Boeing Freighters.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Year introduced: 2011
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,390 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (about 490 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,100 feet
- Length: 250.2 feet
- Wingspan: 224.7 feet
- Height: 63.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 21,980 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 747-8F Fits Martha’s Vineyard
Freight moves through Martha’s Vineyard Airport (KMVY), and what is practical is set by the handling available at each end.
A published range of 4,390 nautical miles brings Los Angeles, San Francisco, London and Paris within reach of Martha’s Vineyard, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
Aircraft with more than nine passenger seats need twenty-four hours’ prior permission at Martha’s Vineyard Airport, which covers most aircraft in this class. Your advisor makes that call, and it is the reason we ask for your dates as early as you can give them. The same rule at Nantucket asks for two hours, so if you are booking late and either island would do, that difference usually decides it.
Payload, door dimensions and the loading equipment at both ends decide what is workable, and your advisor will check all three against your load.
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
Industry hourly rates for the Boeing 747-8F run $20,000 to $26,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 747-8F charter to or from Martha’s Vineyard, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.