Most New York cargo charters happen because a shipment is too urgent or too big for scheduled freight.
Boeing introduced the 737-400 Freighter in 1988. It has a published range of 2,000 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.745 (~430 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 37,000 feet and 4,580 cubic feet of cargo volume.
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 (~430 knots)
- Service ceiling: 37,000 feet
- Length: 119.6 feet
- Wingspan: 94.8 feet
- Height: 36.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 4,580 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 737-400 Freighter Fits New York
With 2,000 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from New York to destinations such as Charleston, Nassau and Aspen, allowing for reserves and routing. Palm Beach and South Florida are busiest from November through April, and aircraft for the holiday weeks are worth booking early.
With an aircraft this size, Teterboro’s 100,000 lb operating-weight limit is worth checking early. Many heavy jets operate within it, while the largest long range jets and airliners usually fly from Westchester County, Stewart or one of the major New York airports. 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 weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How New York Clients Use the Boeing 737-400 Freighter
Freight charters to and from New York cover urgent parts, relief supplies and equipment that needs its own aircraft. Whether the freight goes in through a large side door or the nose can matter as much as the aircraft’s payload.
Send us the weight, the dimensions and the pickup and delivery points, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits the load or suggest one that fits 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: $5,500 to $7,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Cargo Aircraft Available
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
- Boeing 767 Freighter
- Boeing 777 Freighter
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 737-400 Freighter charter in or out of New York, 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.