Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 30 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa 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 Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa 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 Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa seat?
Most Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa cabins seat 30 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 Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa?
Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa 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 Shorts SD3-30 Sherpas actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 95 Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa flights. The single busiest route was Coolidge (KP08) to Coolidge (37AZ), with 19 flights observed.
How do I book a Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa empty leg?
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Shorts SD3-30 Sherpas for Charter (6)
Where Shorts SD3-30 Sherpas 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
| Coolidge (KP08) | 29 |
| Franklin (KFKN) | 13 |
| Coolidge (37AZ) | 8 |
| Mobile (1AZ0) | 6 |
| DeKalb (KDKB) | 5 |
| Maricopa (AZ13) | 5 |
| West Memphis (KAWM) | 4 |
| Marana (KAVQ) | 3 |
| Maxton (KMEB) | 2 |
| Raeford (94NC) | 2 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Win Win Aviation Inc. | 5 | 83 |
| McNeely Charter Service, Inc. | 1 | 12 |
Comparable aircraft
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