Long Island Jet Charter books cargo aircraft for shipments leaving or arriving on the island that need a whole aircraft to themselves.
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules entered service in 1970. It has a published range of 1,334 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 291 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 23,000 feet and 6,057 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
- Year introduced: 1970
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 3
- Range: 1,334 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 291 knots
- Service ceiling: 23,000 feet
- Length: 112.8 feet
- Wingspan: 132.6 feet
- Height: 38.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 6,057 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Lockheed C-130 Hercules Fits Long Island
With 1,334 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Long Island to destinations such as Montreal, Nashville and Nassau, allowing for reserves and routing. Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th, and winter storms can slow every airport around New York, so we watch the forecast.
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 Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Cargo charters to and from Long Island carry what cannot wait, such as parts for a production line that has stopped, equipment for a project, and shipments too urgent for scheduled freight, on an aircraft picked for that load.
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: $8,000 to $12,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Lockheed C-130 Hercules 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.