Most of the corporate work we arrange into Martha’s Vineyard comes from Boston, New York or Philadelphia, and none of those is a long time in the air.
How a Vineyard Business Trip Comes Together
Tell us the meeting, the dates and who is traveling. We come back with a short list of aircraft that fit the group and the distance, and we sequence the day if there is more than one stop in it.
Aircraft That Suit the Distance
Boston is about sixty nautical miles from the island, Teterboro a little under one hundred and sixty, and Philadelphia around two hundred and fifteen. A light or midsize jet covers all of that easily, and on the shortest legs a turboprop is often the more sensible aircraft rather than the more impressive one.
The Return Leg in Winter
The same-day return is the trip people assume is simple, and in winter it is the one with the least margin. Between November and the middle of May the tower closes at five in the afternoon, so a late mainland meeting needs to be checked against that before we quote.
Martha’s Vineyard Patterns We Plan Around
Handling at Martha’s Vineyard Airport is done by the airport itself rather than a commercial operator. The airport is also the only place to buy fuel on the field. Landing fees are billed by a third party and settled after departure rather than on the day.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Before we confirm anything, we check:
- 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)
- The operator’s safety and incident history
- That the pilots are experienced, qualified and current on the aircraft type you will be flying on
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them
Contact
Tell us the dates, the passenger count and where you are starting from, and we will come back with aircraft that fit. Ask for a quote through our contact page, browse the aircraft we arrange, or read the questions we are asked most often. The National Business Aviation Association sets the broader operating standards we work within.