The Agusta (Leonardo) AW109 is a twin-engine light helicopter that Naples clients book for intra-Florida hops and yacht meets: APF or MKY to Marco Island, to Boca Grande, or to a private helipad at a Port Royal or Bay Colony estate where the client is meeting a boat.
The AW109 family covers Power, Grand, Grand New, and Trekker variants; the figures shown (500 nautical miles of range, 154 knots cruise, 19,685-foot ceiling, six to seven seats) reflect the AW109 Power, the production variant most Naples operators fly. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206C engines, a 36-foot main rotor diameter, and a 34-cubic-foot external baggage compartment.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 154 knots
- Service ceiling: 19,685 feet
- Length: 43.9 feet
- Wingspan: 36.1 feet
- Height: 11.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 34 cubic feet
Why the Agusta 109 Fits Naples
Twin-engine safety is the honest reason to pick an AW109 over a Bell 407 for overwater legs (Naples to Boca Grande, Naples to Sanibel, Naples to a yacht meet in the Ten Thousand Islands). Single-engine helicopters can do the same missions but twin-engine is the risk posture most Naples HNW clients prefer.
154 knots of cruise on 500 nautical miles of range makes the AW109 usable for a Naples-to-Palm-Beach or Naples-to-Miami transfer in one leg, avoiding the traffic on I-75 and Alligator Alley. Repositioning at the APF Signature or Naples Aviation helo pad, then a helicopter transfer to the client’s East Coast destination.
For a client hosting a Naples Winter Wine Festival cocktail lot at Naples Jet Center on the Friday of the festival, an AW109 ferry from a yacht at the Naples City Dock or a helipad at a private estate is a routine ask, plan the schedule around the noise-sensitive Tiburon and Bay Colony neighborhoods.
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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)
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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Agusta 109 run $2,500 to $3,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
AW109 hourly rates land above a Bell 407 and below a Sikorsky S-76, reflecting the twin-engine, mid-cabin niche.
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Contact
For a quote on a Agusta 109 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.