Aircraft Options
Turbo Prop
Light Jet
Mid and Super Mid-Size Aircraft
Large Jet Aircraft
Turbo Prop
Light Jet
Mid and Super Mid-Size Aircraft
Large Jet Aircraft
Coast to Coast
For any trips that require a larger cabin or longer range than our in-fleet Pilatus PC-12s and Citation CJ3 Jets, our team is happy to assist with securing the ideal aircraft for your travel itinerary by utilizing our relationships with trusted industry partners.
Each operator is meticulously vetted to ensure a strong safety record and a high level of service. Our reach includes all the latest models of mid, super-mid, and heavy jets, including, but not limited to, Hawker, Gulfstream, Challenger, and Falcon aircraft. These aircraft are perfect for groups of 9 or more and are well-suited for extended journeys such as from the East Coast to the West Coast, from the West Coast to the Caribbean, and beyond.
Members of our Goodspeed Card Program have the option of applying their account credit towards trips booked outside of the Tradewind fleet.
Contact our team to receive a quote.
Tradewind is a Part 135 operator of Pilatus PC-12 and Citation CJ3 Jet aircraft. Any travel arranged by Tradewind using a different aircraft type is neither owned nor operated by Tradewind.
Fly Carbon Neutral
Tradewind has committed to all flights meeting a 4AIR Level 1 Carbon Neutral rating from 2022 and beyond.
By flying 100% carbon neutral, Tradewind pledges to reduce carbon emissions and the environmental impact of air travel.
All Tradewind flights fund greenhouse gas and emissions reducing projects to support a sustainable future.
Travel Insurance
Tradewind Aviation offers optional Travel Insurance through our partner, Allianz Global Assistance. Travel insurance is designed to provide financial safeguards for covered events ranging from inconveniences to calamities. Benefits may include both costs incurred before your trip, such as nonrefundable event tickets or hotel stays, and during your trip, including travel interruptions and medical expenses. Book your travel insurance here.
Allianz Global Assistance offerings range from the affordable and simple Essential Plan, which may work for the quick weekend getaway, to the Classic Plan with Trip +, which is designed for families traveling abroad who may experience any number of unforeseen challenges and inconveniences.
Find the plan that’s right for you by clicking the button below.
Terms, conditions and exclusions, including for pre-existing medical conditions, apply to all plans.
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For the past three years, Tradewind has been named in the Top 5 Best Airlines in the United States. Find out more here. Thank you to all who have taken the time to vote and support Tradewind over the years!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our occupied pricing service areas for private charters in the Pilatus PC-12 are:
- Northeast: 300 Nautical Miles from Westchester County Airport (HPN)
- Southeast: 350 Nautical Miles from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), including all of The Bahamas
- Caribbean: 300 Nautical Miles from San Juan International Airport (SJU)
- Trip must begin and end within the region
Yes! Our in-fleet aircraft have a range capability further than our service regions, and we are also able to utilize our partner network for any trips that require a larger cabin or longer range. This network of trusted partners extends all over the world and our team will always choose an aircraft that best suits your needs and itinerary. Please contact our team to discuss your upcoming travels.
Private Charter guests enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments including wine, beer and champagne onboard. In flight, enjoy reading our very own Goodspeed Magazine.
Our Citations CJ3 Jets feature complimentary WiFi on domestic trips.
Yes, you can book as many aircraft at a time as you’d like, subject to availability.
Tradewind operates a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprop and Citation CJ3 light jet aircraft. However, our team can assist in securing the best aircraft for your itinerary for trips that require a larger cabin or longer range. Any travel arranged by Tradewind using a different aircraft type is neither owned nor operated by Tradewind.
When booking a trip that is out of the Tradewind-operated fleet, we will only book with ARGUS Gold or Platinum safety-rated operators. Additionally, Tradewind will only book flights with operators that mirror our safety policy of flying with two pilots. For more information, please contact our reservations team.
Scheduled flights operate on a predetermined schedule and are sold by the single seat. Private charters operate at your desired time and on your route.
An empty leg is a flight that is scheduled to fly without any passengers to a pre-defined location in order to reposition or return an aircraft for another trip. Empty legs can also be referred to as “dead-heads,” “repositions,” or “ferry flights.”
Members of our Goodspeed Card Program have the option of applying their account credit towards trips booked outside of the Tradewind fleet.
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