The Bell Jet Ranger is the smallest and least expensive helicopter chartered in Palm Beach, and it suits a party of three or four making a short county hop or shooting photographs along the coast. For a bigger group, heavier bags or a leg over water, the Long Ranger, the 407 or a twin is the better call.
Bell‘s 206 has been flying since the 1960s and is among the most produced turbine helicopters ever built, with an Allison 250-C20 series engine and four passenger seats behind the pilot. Cruise sits around 113 knots and range runs to roughly 374 nautical miles. The cabin is small and the baggage space smaller, so it works best with soft bags and light loads.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1967
- Seating: 4
- Crew: 1
- Range: 374 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 113 knots
- Service ceiling: 13,500 feet
- Length: 31.2 feet
- Wingspan: 33.3 feet
- Height: 9.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell Jet Ranger Fits Palm Beach
Aerial photography and video over Palm Beach Island, Worth Avenue and the Intracoastal. Listing agents working the Estate Section and the South End use a Jet Ranger for this because it is the least expensive turbine platform that will hold a camera steady.
Short county transfers for two or three people with hand luggage: KDJT out to Wellington, south to Boca Raton, or north to Witham Field at Stuart. Over twenty-odd miles the block time is close to what a faster helicopter would do, and the hourly rate is well under a twin.
Tour and training operators keep Jet Rangers around Lantana and the north county fields, so there is often one free on a day in February when every jet and twin in the county is already committed.
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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
Industry hourly rates for the Bell Jet Ranger run $1,200 to $1,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Roughly $1,200 to $1,800 per hour as of 9/2026, the lowest hourly rate of any turbine helicopter we quote in this market. On a short trip, positioning from the operator’s base is usually the larger part of the bill.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bell Jet Ranger charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.