Teterboro’s 100,000-pound weight limit and passenger-only customs facility put freighter work outside what KTEB accepts, so New York cargo charter on the Boeing 737-400 Freighter operates from Newark Liberty (EWR) or JFK. It carries 4,580 cubic feet up to 2,000 nautical miles.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (converted by AEI / IAI Bedek / Pemco)
- Year introduced: 1988
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.745 (around 430 knots)
- Service ceiling: 37,000 feet
- Length: 119.6 feet
- Wingspan: 94.8 feet
- Height: 36.5 feet
- Main deck cargo volume: 4,580 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 737-400 Freighter Fits the New York Metro
Domestic narrowbody freight is the New York job. Newark to the southeast, the midwest, or Florida sits comfortably inside 2,000 nautical miles with payload to spare, which makes it the default when the load is palletised and the destination is US soil.
It is the converted-freighter workhorse. There are enough 737-400Fs in dedicated cargo fleets that one can usually be positioned to EWR on short notice, which matters more than headline performance when the date is fixed.
Mixed palletised loads suit it — freight, spares, and retail stock where the shipper needs a full main deck on their own timing rather than space on someone else’s aircraft.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
The Boeing 737-400 Freighter runs $5,500 to $7,500 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range).
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Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 737-400 Freighter charter in or out of the New York metro area, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.