The Bell LongRanger is the stretched six-seat single-engine derivative of the JetRanger, and Naples clients book it when they need more cabin volume than a JetRanger delivers but do not need twin-engine coverage. APF and MKY both handle it easily.
Bell introduced the 206L LongRanger in 1975 and produced variants (L-1, L-3, L-4) through the 2010s. Figures shown reflect the L-3 and L-4, the most-chartered variants: a single Rolls-Royce 250-C30 turbine driving the airframe to 120 knots cruise, 324 nautical miles of range, and a 20,000-foot ceiling. Six-seat cabin with two-foot extension over the JetRanger.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 324 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 120 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 33.3 feet
- Wingspan: 37 feet
- Height: 10.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell Long Ranger Fits Naples
For a Naples family of four to six taking a helo transfer to Marco Island, Boca Grande, or a private helipad at Port Royal or Bay Colony, the LongRanger’s stretched cabin makes the difference the JetRanger cannot.
324 nautical miles of range covers all Naples-market intra-Florida hops. Miami, Palm Beach, Key West, and Fort Myers are all inside the envelope on a single tank.
Same client-preference conversation as the 407 and JetRanger for extended overwater legs; short coastal hops are routine, longer overwater flights lean toward the AW109 or S-76 for risk posture.
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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 Bell Long Ranger run $1,500 to $2,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
LongRanger hourly rate lands between the JetRanger and the 407, and is often the sensible middle pick for a family of five on a short intra-Florida hop.
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Contact
For a quote on a Bell Long Ranger 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.