When freight out of Opa-locka has a fixed deadline, a cargo charter is how it gets there on time.
The Shorts 360 entered service in 1982. It has a published range of 570 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 210 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 20,000 feet and 922 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Short Brothers (Belfast)
- Year introduced: 1982
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 570 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 210 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 70.8 feet
- Wingspan: 74.8 feet
- Height: 23.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 922 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Shorts 360 Fits Opa-locka
With 570 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Nassau, Tampa and Grand Cayman, allowing for reserves and routing. The Miami airports are busiest over the holidays, through the winter season and on big event weekends at Hard Rock Stadium, so it helps to call early.
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 Shorts 360
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: $1,800 to $2,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- ATR 72F
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
Contact
For a quote on a Shorts 360 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.