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Opa-locka Antonov An-124 Ruslan Charter

When freight out of Opa-locka has a fixed deadline, a cargo charter is how it gets there on time.

The Antonov An-124 Ruslan entered service in 1986. It has a published range of 2,430 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 459 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 39,400 feet and 36,680 cubic feet of cargo volume.

Antonov An-124 Ruslan cargo aircraft for Opa-locka charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Cargo Aircraft
  • Manufacturer: Antonov ASTC
  • Year introduced: 1986
  • Seating: Crew only (cargo)
  • Crew: 6
  • Range: 2,430 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 459 knots
  • Service ceiling: 39,400 feet
  • Length: 226.7 feet
  • Wingspan: 240.5 feet
  • Height: 68.2 feet
  • Baggage volume: 36,680 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Crew only

Why the Antonov An-124 Ruslan Fits Opa-locka

With 2,430 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Providenciales, Dallas and Las Vegas, allowing for reserves and routing. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th, and in those months your advisor watches the tropics with the operator before every trip.

Freight out of the Miami area moves through Opa-locka or Miami International, and before booking the operator checks the load, the airports and the routing. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.

How Opa-locka Clients Use the Antonov An-124 Ruslan

Freighter choice starts with the cargo: its dimensions, its weight and whether it loads from the side or the nose. The operator then picks the airport and plans the route.

Tell us the dimensions and weight of the shipment, its heaviest single piece and where it has to go, and we will confirm whether this freighter is the right one or suggest another.

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: $25,000 to $35,000 (as of 10/2026)

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Contact

For a quote on an Antonov An-124 Ruslan charter to or from Opa-locka, 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.