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Opa-locka Boeing 727-251 VIP Charter

An Opa-locka party of several dozen can still fly together on one aircraft, and a VIP airliner is how that happens.

Boeing introduced the 727-251 VIP in 1967. It seats 25 to 43 with a published range of 2,170 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~467 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 42,000 feet, 1,100 cubic feet of baggage volume and multiple lavatories.

Boeing 727-251 VIP vip airliner for Opa-locka charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: VIP Airliner
  • Manufacturer: Boeing
  • Year introduced: 1967
  • Seating: 25 to 43
  • Crew: 3
  • Range: 2,170 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (~467 knots)
  • Service ceiling: 42,000 feet
  • Length: 153.2 feet
  • Wingspan: 108 feet
  • Height: 34.9 feet
  • Baggage volume: 1,100 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Multiple lavatories

Why the Boeing 727-251 VIP Fits Opa-locka

With 2,170 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Montego Bay, San Juan and Denver, allowing for reserves and routing. 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.

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 Boeing 727-251 VIP

The usual reasons we quote an airliner out of Opa-locka are a sports team, an official delegation or a destination wedding. Part 135 is the FAA’s set of rules for on-demand, for-hire charter. When your total passenger count outgrows a heavy jet and the group consists of more than nineteen passengers, the aircraft required would fall into regional airliner, or airliner-size. These trips would no longer fall under the FAR Part 135 standards but possibly operate under FAR Part 121 or foreign equivalent standards. Part 121 and equivalent generally carry stricter crew and operating requirements than FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135.

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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Boeing 727-251 VIP cabin for Opa-locka charter

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: $15,000 to $20,000 (as of 10/2026)

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Contact

For a quote on a Boeing 727-251 VIP 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.