Tradewind Aviation Jet Card
Tradewind Aviation, LLC · Fixed Rate · Jet Card
10h
Minimum Hours
Owned Fleet
Fleet
Hourly Rates
| Category | Hourly Rate | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Turboprop |
$4,890/hr
40-hour card rate; plus FET |
Pilatus PC-12 |
What You'll Actually Pay
Base rate (10h × $4,890/hr)
$48,900
Est. fuel surcharge (~$400/hr)
+$4,000
Federal Excise Tax (7.5%)
+$3,967
Estimated All-In Cost
$56,867
Fuel surcharge is variable and estimated at ~$400/hr based on industry averages. Actual cost may vary by region and season.
Key Terms
Pricing
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Minimum Hours10h
Contract Term12 months
FET IncludedNo
Availability
Guaranteed—
One-Way PricingYes
Service AreaNortheast US (300nm from Westchester County Airport NY), Florida (300nm from Palm Beach), Caribbean (300nm from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport)
International—
Fleet & Safety
Fleet TypeOwned Fleet
SafetyConde Nast Best Airlines 2025
Flexibility
CancellationNo penalty if cancelled outside 24 hours; 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours; 30-day full refund window after purchase
RefundableYes
Interchange—
Overview
Tradewind Aviation, founded in 2001 and operated by the Zipkin family from Oxford, Connecticut, runs the largest on-demand Pilatus PC-12 fleet in North America. Their Goodspeed Card program offers fixed-rate turboprop jet cards in 10, 25, and 40-hour denominations across three regional service areas — Northeast US, Florida, and the Caribbean. Day trips receive a 30% discount, single-night trips a 20% discount, and the hourly rate includes landing, airport, and domestic segment fees. FET is charged separately at time of card purchase. The rate is guaranteed for the full 12-month contract term.
Advantages
- Rate locked for full 12-month contract
- Hourly rate includes landing, airport, and segment fees
- Day trip 30% discount; single-night 20% discount
- 30-day full refund window after purchase
- Largest PC-12 fleet in North America — consistent aircraft
- Volume discounts — better rates at 25 and 40 hours
Considerations
- FET charged separately at card purchase
- 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours
- Turboprop only — PC-12 fleet; no jet options (Citation CJ3s discontinued 2025)
- Three fixed service regions — limited geographic flexibility
- 300nm radius may not cover some desired routes
Amenities & Services
Concierge—
Dedicated Account Manager—
Digital Booking—
24/7 Support—
Flight Attendant—
By-the-Seat—