A Martha’s Vineyard cargo movement can be one urgent pallet or a full freighter, and we pick the aircraft to suit the load.
Saab AB (freighter conversion by Field Aviation) introduced the Saab 340 in 1987. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries Crew only (cargo) passengers, cruises at 282 knots, tops out at 25,000 feet, covers 785 nautical miles and holds 1276 cubic feet of baggage. An aircraft of this size normally operates under FAR Part 121 or the foreign equivalent rather than FAR Part 135, and those standards generally carry stricter crew and operating requirements than FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135.
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 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 785 nautical miles brings Philadelphia, Washington, Toronto and Bermuda 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 Saab 340 run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Martha’s Vineyard to Bermuda is about 612 nautical miles, which is roughly 2.0 to 2.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
Contact
For a quote on a Saab 340 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.