An Opa-locka helicopter request stands or falls on the landing spots, the South Florida weather that day and whether a local machine is available.
Bell introduced the LongRanger in 1975. It seats 6 with a published range of 324 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 120 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 20,000 feet and 16 cubic feet of baggage volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 324 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 120 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 33.3 feet
- Wingspan: 37 feet
- Height: 10.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell LongRanger 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 Bell LongRanger
Send us both landing points and the time you need to go, and we put it to South Florida helicopter operators before committing to anything.
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: $1,500 to $2,200 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Bell LongRanger 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.