A helicopter is the right answer off Nantucket when landing close to the destination matters more than speed.
Bell Helicopter (Textron) introduced the Bell Jet Ranger in 1967. It is flown by a crew of 1. The type carries 4 passengers, cruises at 113 knots, tops out at 13,500 feet, covers 374 nautical miles and holds 16 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1967
- Seating: 4
- Crew: 1
- Range: 374 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 113 knots
- Service ceiling: 13,500 feet
- Length: 31.2 feet
- Wingspan: 33.3 feet
- Height: 9.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell Jet Ranger Fits Nantucket
Helicopter trips can start from Nantucket Memorial (KACK) or from a site closer to you.
Out of Nantucket that covers the short regional runs, including Boston, New York, Philadelphia.
Where a helicopter lands away from an airport, the landing site has to be agreed in advance with whoever controls it, and your advisor will confirm that before the date is fixed.
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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 Bell Jet Ranger run $1,200 to $1,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Nantucket to Philadelphia is about 236 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 Helicopters Available
Contact
For a quote on a Bell Jet Ranger charter to or from Nantucket, 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.