VIP airliners come into play when an Opa-locka group is too big for any business jet, such as a sports team, a large delegation or a destination wedding.
Airbus introduced the ACJ320 in 2002. It seats 19 to 25 with a published range of 4,300 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.78 (~448 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 1,000 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus Corporate Jets
- Year introduced: 2002
- Seating: 19 to 25
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,300 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.78 (~448 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 123.3 feet
- Wingspan: 117.5 feet
- Height: 38.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,000 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Airbus ACJ320 Fits Opa-locka
With 4,300 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Philadelphia, Boston and San Francisco, 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.
Aircraft this size can use Opa-locka or Miami International depending on the trip, and the operator plans the routing, the fuel and the airport at the far end for the day. 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 Airbus ACJ320
Few airliners are available for charter at any one time, and the winter season and big event weekends take many of them, so large Miami groups do well to ask months ahead.
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.
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: $18,000 to $25,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other VIP Airliners Available
- Airbus ACJ321
- Boeing 727-251 VIP
- Boeing 737-200 (VIP)
- Boeing 757 VIP
- Boeing 787-9 (VIP)
- Boeing Business Jet (BBJ)
Contact
For a quote on an Airbus ACJ320 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.