Most Long Island cargo charters happen because a shipment is too urgent or too large to wait for scheduled freight.
Boeing introduced the 737-400 Freighter in 1988. It has a published range of 2,000 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.745 (~430 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 37,000 feet and 4,580 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (converted by AEI / IAI Bedek / Pemco)
- Year introduced: 1988
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.745 (~430 knots)
- Service ceiling: 37,000 feet
- Length: 119.6 feet
- Wingspan: 94.8 feet
- Height: 36.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 4,580 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 737-400 Freighter Fits Long Island
With 2,000 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Long Island to destinations such as Charlotte, Miami and Denver, allowing for reserves and routing. Long Island shares the busy New York airspace, so weather that slows the city’s airports can slow a Long Island departure too.
For the Hamptons, an aircraft this size usually uses Gabreski in Westhampton Beach, the larger of the two East End airports, and for the rest of the island it usually flies from Republic or MacArthur. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is up to the operator for that aircraft, its weight and the conditions that day, and your advisor confirms it before anything is booked.
How Long Island Clients Use the Boeing 737-400 Freighter
Freight flights from Long Island cover urgent parts, project equipment and shipments too large or too time-sensitive for regular cargo. The cargo door size and the way the freight has to be loaded matter as much as payload when we choose the aircraft.
Send us the weight, the dimensions and the pickup and delivery points, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft is right for the load or point you to a better fit.
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
- Estimated hourly rate: $5,500 to $7,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
- Boeing 767 Freighter
- Boeing 777 Freighter
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 737-400 Freighter charter to or from Long Island, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.