Manufacturers, convention exhibitors and relief organizations charter a freighter out of Orlando when a late shipment would cost more than the flight.
The Shorts 360 entered service in 1982. It has a published range of 570 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 210 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 20,000 feet and 922 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Short Brothers (Belfast)
- Year introduced: 1982
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 570 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 210 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 70.8 feet
- Wingspan: 74.8 feet
- Height: 23.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 922 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Shorts 360 Fits Orlando
With 570 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Orlando Executive and destinations such as Palm Beach, Nassau and Exuma, allowing for reserves and routing. The holidays, spring break in March and the big convention weeks are the busiest times for private flights into Orlando, so it pays to call early.
Freight out of Orlando is normally handled at Orlando International or Sanford, and before booking the operator checks the load, the airport and the routing. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator ahead of the trip.
How Orlando Clients Use the Shorts 360
We choose the freighter by the size and weight of the cargo and how it has to be loaded, and the operator then settles the airport and the route.
Send us the dimensions and weight of the shipment, its largest single piece and the destination, and we will tell you whether this freighter suits it.
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: $1,800 to $2,500 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Shorts 360 charter to or from Orlando, 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.