The Boeing 737-800BCF is Boeing’s own Converted Freighter version of the 737-800 airframe, certified in 2018 and now the most common narrowbody freighter conversion in service. Naples-market cargo runs through RSW, MIA, and MCO; KAPF is not a cargo field.
Base 737-800 airframe entered service in 1998; the BCF conversion was certified in 2018. Main-deck cargo volume 4,996 cubic feet (around 141.5 cubic meters). Range 2,000 nautical miles at typical 52,000-pound payload. Cruise Mach 0.785, ceiling 41,000 feet. Length 129.5 feet, wingspan 117.4 feet with blended winglets (112.6 feet without).
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (Boeing Converted Freighter)
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.785 (~454 kt)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 129.5 feet
- Wingspan: 117.4 feet
- Height: 41.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 4,996 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 737-800BCF Fits Naples
The 737-800BCF is the workhorse for MIA to Caribbean daily runs (Nassau, Kingston, San Juan, Santo Domingo). Naples-market outbound cargo consolidates at MIA and moves on the BCF to Bahamas or Puerto Rico. Perishable and e-commerce mix.
Seasonal produce reposition through MIA fits: October-through-May stone crab, citrus, and tomatoes moving to Northeast markets. Return legs carry Northeast e-commerce back into Florida.
Hurricane Ian (2022) precedent: narrowbody freighters were core to the immediate relief airlift into RSW and PGD, and the BCF is the type more operators run now than the older 737-400F.
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 Boeing 737-800BCF run $6,000 to $8,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Hourly billing runs $6,000 to $8,000 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range). Ramp fees at RSW or MIA quoted per turn; humanitarian relief work priced separately from commercial cargo.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 737-800BCF 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.