Teterboro does not process freight, so New York cargo work on the Shorts 360 operates from Newark Liberty (EWR) or JFK. It carries 922 cubic feet about 570 nautical miles at 210 knots, and its square fuselage is the point — it takes boxy loads a round-section aircraft wastes space on.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Short Brothers (Belfast)
- Year introduced: 1982
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 570 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 210 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 70.8 feet
- Wingspan: 74.8 feet
- Height: 23.9 feet
- Main deck cargo volume: 922 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Shorts 360 Fits the New York Metro
The square cross-section is why it gets specified. Crates and boxed freight fill the hold rather than leaving air in the corners, so on bulky-but-light loads it carries more usable cargo than its size suggests.
Its 570 nautical mile range keeps it regional, which suits it: Newark to New England or the mid-Atlantic is the work, and it is not pretending to be a long-haul aircraft.
It is the low-cost end of the fleet. For a short regional hop with bulky freight and no urgency about speed, it is the cheapest way to put cargo in the air out of the New York metro.
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 Shorts 360 runs $1,800 to $2,500 per flight hour as of 7/2026 (source: ACA published range).
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
Contact
For a quote on a Shorts 360 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.