Whether a helicopter makes sense on an Opa-locka trip comes down to the landing spots and what local operators can do on your date.
The Agusta A109 entered service in 1996. It seats 6 to 7 with a published range of 500 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 154 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 19,685 feet and 34 cubic feet of baggage volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 154 knots
- Service ceiling: 19,685 feet
- Length: 43.9 feet
- Wingspan: 36.1 feet
- Height: 11.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 34 cubic feet
Why the Agusta A109 Fits Opa-locka
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.
Helicopter flying around the Miami area depends on the landing spots at both ends and the weather, so your advisor checks with local operators before saying whether one fits your plans.
How Opa-locka Clients Use the Agusta A109
Around Miami, a car or a small airplane is often the better answer than a helicopter, and we will say so when it is.
The figures above are for the AW109 Power, the version most often flown today. It seats six to seven passengers, cruises at about 154 knots and carries up to 34 cubic feet of baggage in an external compartment, so soft bags travel better than hard cases. Your advisor will tell you whether a helicopter suits any part of your time in South Florida.
Give us the route, the number of passengers and everything they are bringing, golf bags and strollers included, and your advisor will check this aircraft against the trip before putting other options in front of you.
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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
- Estimated hourly rate: $2,500 to $3,500 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on an Agusta A109 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.