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Delaware Saab 340 Charter

Delaware cargo charter covers everything from a single urgent pallet to a full freighter, and the load decides the aircraft.

Saab AB (freighter conversion by Field Aviation) introduced the Saab 340 in 1987. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries Crew only (cargo) passengers, cruises at 282 knots, tops out at 25,000 feet, covers 785 nautical miles and holds 1276 cubic feet of baggage. An aircraft of this size normally operates under FAR Part 121 or the foreign equivalent rather than FAR Part 135, and those standards generally carry stricter crew and operating requirements than FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135.

Saab 340 cargo aircraft for Delaware charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Cargo Aircraft
  • Manufacturer: Saab AB (freighter conversion by Field Aviation)
  • Year introduced: 1987
  • Seating: Crew only (cargo)
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: 785 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 282 knots
  • Service ceiling: 25,000 feet
  • Length: 64.8 feet
  • Wingspan: 70.3 feet
  • Height: 22.9 feet
  • Baggage volume: 1,276 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Crew only

Why the Saab 340 Fits Delaware

Cargo movements through Delaware are handled at New Castle (KILG), and the handling available at both ends decides what is practical.

A published range of 785 nautical miles brings Charleston, Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago within reach of Delaware, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.

Payload, door dimensions and the loading equipment at both ends decide what is workable, and your advisor will check all three against your load.

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; reports may be provided on request.
  • 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

Industry hourly rates for the Saab 340 run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

As a rough guide, Delaware to Chicago is about 576 nautical miles, which is roughly 2.0 to 2.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.

Other Cargo Aircraft Available

Contact

For a quote on a Saab 340 charter to or from Delaware, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.

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.