Most Turks and Caicos cargo charters happen because a shipment is too urgent or too large to wait for scheduled freight to the islands.
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 Turks and Caicos
With 570 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips between Providenciales and destinations such as Nassau and San Juan, allowing for reserves and routing. Hurricane season in the islands runs from June 1st to November 30th, with September usually the busiest month for storms, so your advisor keeps a close eye on the forecast for trips at that time of year.
An aircraft this size arriving from abroad will normally land at Providenciales, which handles the widest range of aircraft in the islands and has private terminals that clear you through customs on site. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s conditions, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Turks and Caicos Clients Use the Shorts 360
Freight flights to the islands cover urgent parts, relief supplies and equipment too large or too time-sensitive for regular cargo. The size of the cargo door and how the freight is loaded can rule an aircraft in or out as quickly as its payload does.
Tell us the weight, the dimensions and where the shipment is collected and delivered, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft suits the load or suggest one that suits it better.
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)
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- ATR 72F
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
Contact
For a quote on a Shorts 360 charter to or from Turks and Caicos, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Short Brothers unless noted otherwise.