The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 is a 1980s twin-engine airliner most often used in the Naples market as a group-charter airframe when the manifest is too large for an A320 Prestige and the customer is looking for a lower hourly rate. RSW handles it; APF cannot.
Type entered service in 1985. Airliner-class capacity 155 to 172 passengers; VIP or executive conversions seat substantially fewer (20 to 60 typical). Enclosed lavatory, range 2,550 nautical miles at 472 knots true, ceiling 37,000 feet. Length 147.8 feet, wingspan 107.8 feet, baggage volume estimated at 1,253 cubic feet.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas
- Year introduced: 1985
- Seating: 155 to 172
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,550 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 472 knots
- Service ceiling: 37,000 feet
- Length: 147.8 feet
- Wingspan: 107.8 feet
- Height: 29.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,253 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 Fits Naples
RSW is the field. In airliner-class configuration the MD-83 fits a large group inbound from a single origin (150-plus passengers), typically for a private wedding, a corporate event, or a college or professional sports team’s expanded travel party.
The 2,550-nautical-mile range covers TEB, HPN, MDW, and PWK to RSW nonstop, and a nonstop Toronto (YYZ) run for a Canadian group. Not a transcon airframe without a fuel stop.
Naples-market use is rare but real: a wedding at Port Royal Club or the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon with 130-plus inbound guests, one MD-83, RSW arrival, and coach staging. Confirm Stage 3 noise compliance and hush-kit status with the operator before publishing routing.
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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 McDonnell Douglas MD-83 run $18,000 to $25,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Hourly billing runs $18,000 to $25,000 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range). Airliner-class catering (per-seat meals for 150-plus) is a real line item on top of the block hourly.
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For a quote on a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 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.