Merlin IVC
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 10 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Merlin IVC cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Merlin IVC at roughly $2,000–$2,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Turboprop jets like this carry 6–9 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Merlin IVC seat?
Most Merlin IVC cabins seat 10 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Merlin IVC?
Merlin IVC charter rates typically run $2,000–$2,500 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $10,000 and $12,500 all-in.
Where do Merlin IVCs actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 79 Merlin IVC flights. The single busiest route was Pflugerville (KEDC) to Amarillo (KAMA), with 9 flights observed.
How do I book a Merlin IVC empty leg?
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Where Merlin IVCs actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
| Pflugerville (KEDC) | 30 |
| Amarillo (KAMA) | 9 |
| Lubbock (KLBB) | 8 |
| Dallas (KDAL) | 4 |
| Mesquite (KHQZ) | 2 |
| Houston (KIAH) | 1 |
| Fort Worth (KFTW) | 1 |
| Childress (KCDS) | 1 |
| Waco (KACT) | 1 |
| Sulphur (12LA) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| AIR TRANSIT SOLUTIONS LLC | 1 | 79 |
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