A super midsize jet is the class Opa-locka clients look at for a nonstop to the West Coast, with a cabin built for a long day of flying.
Bombardier introduced the Challenger 3500 in 2022. It seats 9 to 10 with a published range of 3,400 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 470 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 106 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier
- Year introduced: 2022
- Seating: 9 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 470 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 68.7 feet
- Wingspan: 69 feet
- Height: 20 feet
- Baggage volume: 106 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Bombardier Challenger 3500 Fits Opa-locka
With 3,400 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Nashville, Panama City and San Francisco, allowing for reserves and routing. South Florida’s rainy season brings afternoon thunderstorms through the summer, so a morning departure is often the smoother choice.
Most jets in this class fly from Miami-Opa Locka Executive, the Miami area’s main airport for private aviation, and some trips use Miami International, Miami Executive or Fort Lauderdale Executive instead. 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 Bombardier Challenger 3500
Most super midsize jets fly Opa-locka to Las Vegas, Los Angeles or San Francisco without stopping when the load allows, and passengers can move around the cabin on the way.
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: $7,000 to $9,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier Challenger 3500 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.