The Shorts 360 (base airframe in service since November 1982, freighter 360F variant followed) is a boxy twin-turboprop regional cargo type with a large main-deck volume for its size. Naples-market work goes through RSW or MIA hub feeder routes; KAPF is not a cargo field.
Two flight crew. Main-deck cargo volume 922 cubic feet (around 26 cubic meters). Payload around 7,000 pounds (3.5 tons) in the 360-300F freighter configuration. Range 570 nautical miles with max fuel. Cruise 210 knots true, ceiling 20,000 feet. Length 70.8 feet, wingspan 74.8 feet.
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 Naples
RSW to Bahamas short-hop cargo (Nassau, Freeport, Bimini) fits the Shorts 360F on runs where the volume matters more than the speed. The unusually large square main-deck cross-section takes oversized boxes, palletized machinery, or bulk perishable freight that a Saab 340F cannot fit.
Intra-Florida hub feeder is the second mission: MIA to RSW, MIA to Naples-area distribution ramps at FMY (Page Field), or MCO to RSW. Overnight freight schedules for retail and pharmacy.
Hurricane Ian (2022) precedent: the Shorts 360F is the kind of small utility freighter that lands early on a damaged field when the jet freighters are still holding. Slow but durable, and short-field certified.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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 Shorts 360 run $1,800 to $2,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Hourly billing runs $1,800 to $2,500 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range). Lowest hourly in the regional freighter category; useful when the mission is volume rather than speed.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
Contact
For a quote on a Shorts 360 charter in or out of Naples, head to 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.