When a Nantucket group is too large for a business jet, the trip calls for an airliner-size aircraft.
Bombardier Aerospace introduced the Bombardier CRJ-200 in 1996. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 50 passengers, cruises at 424 knots, tops out at 41,000 feet, covers 1,645 nautical miles and holds 308 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 50
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,645 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 424 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 87.8 feet
- Wingspan: 69.6 feet
- Height: 20.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 308 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Bombardier CRJ-200 Fits Nantucket
Aircraft this size need the ramp space and the handling for them, and on the island that means Nantucket Memorial (KACK).
A published range of 1,645 nautical miles brings West Palm Beach, Nassau, Miami and Naples, Florida within reach of Nantucket, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
There is no customs on Nantucket, so an international trip clears on the mainland. Cape Cod Gateway Airport at Hyannis is the nearest customs landing rights airport, and Martha’s Vineyard has none either.
Aircraft with more than nine passenger seats need two hours’ prior permission at Nantucket Memorial Airport, which covers most aircraft in this class. Your advisor makes that call, and it is one reason we ask for your timings early. Martha’s Vineyard requires prior permission twenty-four hours in advance.
Above nineteen passengers the aircraft required would fall into regional airliner, or airliner-size. These trips would no longer fall under the FAR Part 135 standards but possibly operate under FAR Part 121 or foreign equivalent standards. Part 121 and equivalent generally carry stricter crew and operating requirements than FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135.
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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 Bombardier CRJ-200 run $8,000 to $12,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Nantucket to Naples, Florida is about 1,077 nautical miles, which is roughly 2.5 to 3.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
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Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier CRJ-200 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.