Charter traffic in Delaware splits between New Castle in the north and Delaware Coastal near Georgetown, which is the airport for Rehoboth, Bethany and Lewes.
Smoking on Board
Some people charter mainly because they can smoke on board. Whether that is possible is the operator’s decision and it varies by aircraft, so we ask on your behalf before anything is confirmed.
Ask Before You Book
If it matters to you, say so at the first call. It narrows the aircraft list, and there is no sense finding that out after a quote has been accepted.
What the Operator Decides
Where smoking is permitted it is usually restricted to certain phases of the flight, and the rules come from the operator rather than from us. We will get you a clear answer before you book, not after.
Delaware-Specific Patterns We Plan Around
Two of Delaware’s three public airports have no control tower. New Castle (KILG) is the towered one, and Delaware Coastal (KGED) near Georgetown is attended from 8:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening, with the field unattended on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. That is normal for airports of this size, and it means a departure or arrival time is worth settling early rather than on the day.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Before we confirm anything, we check:
- 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)
- The operator’s safety and incident history
- That the pilots are experienced, qualified and current on the aircraft type you will be flying on
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them
Contact
Tell us the dates, the passenger count and where you need to be, and we will come back with aircraft that fit. Ask for a quote through our contact page, browse the aircraft we arrange, or read the questions we are asked most often. The National Business Aviation Association sets the broader operating standards we work within.