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Colorado Airbus ACJ318 Charter

VIP airliners carry the Colorado groups that are too big for any business jet, such as company delegations, sports teams and touring productions.

Airbus introduced the ACJ318 in 2005. It seats 14 to 19 with a published range of 4,200 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.78 (~448 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 430 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.

Airbus ACJ318 vip airliner for Colorado charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: VIP Airliner
  • Manufacturer: Airbus Corporate Jets
  • Year introduced: 2005
  • Seating: 14 to 19
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: 4,200 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: Mach 0.78 (~448 knots)
  • Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
  • Length: 103.2 feet
  • Wingspan: 111.9 feet
  • Height: 41.3 feet
  • Baggage volume: 430 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Airbus ACJ318 Fits Colorado

With 4,200 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Denver to destinations such as San Francisco, Washington and Honolulu, allowing for reserves and routing. Aspen’s airport will close to all aircraft from April 4th to November 19th, 2027 for runway reconstruction, so a trip to Aspen in that window will be planned through another airport, such as Eagle County or Rifle.

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 Airbus ACJ318

VIP airliners handle the Colorado groups that no business jet can take, such as company delegations, sports teams, touring productions and large family trips. Once the group runs past nineteen passengers, the trip no longer falls under FAR Part 135, the FAA’s rules for on-demand, for-hire charter. Those flights operate under FAR Part 121 or a foreign equivalent, which generally carries stricter crew and operating requirements than both Part 91 and Part 135.

Tell us the route, how many people are flying and what they are bringing, skis and golf bags included, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft suits the trip 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 $22,000 (as of 10/2026)

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Contact

For a quote on an Airbus ACJ318 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.