A Colorado cargo charter puts urgent freight on an aircraft picked to suit that particular load.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F entered service in 1991. It has a published range of 3,592 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~473 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,000 feet and 15,530 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
- Year introduced: 1991
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,592 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (~473 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 200.8 feet
- Wingspan: 169.5 feet
- Height: 57.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 15,530 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F Fits Colorado
With 3,592 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Denver to destinations such as Los Angeles, Atlanta and Boston, allowing for reserves and routing. Christmas to New Years, Presidents’ Day and spring break are the busiest weeks in the mountains, and ramp space at Aspen runs short over the holidays, so aircraft for those dates are worth booking early.
Centennial caps aircraft at 70,000 lb maximum takeoff weight, or 75,000 lb for Stage III aircraft, so heavier aircraft leave from Denver International, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, Colorado Springs or Colorado Air and Space Port. At Colorado’s elevations, whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s conditions, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Colorado Clients Use the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
Cargo charters out of Colorado move what will not wait, such as parts for a stopped production line, equipment for a project site or an event, and shipments too urgent for scheduled freight, on an aircraft picked for that load.
Tell us the weight, the dimensions and where the load is collected and delivered, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft suits the shipment or suggest one that suits it better.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- 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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $16,000 to $21,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F charter in or out of Colorado, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.