The Bell Long Ranger is the stretched Jet Ranger, and in Palm Beach it fills the gap between a four-seat single and a 407: six seats, more cabin, and a rate that still sits below the twins. It is a practical aircraft for a family group moving from KDJT out to a north county or Wellington landing site.
Bell stretched the 206 fuselage to build the 206L, adding two seats and a more powerful Allison 250-C30 turbine. Six passengers, roughly 324 nautical miles of range and about 120 knots of cruise. The aft club seats face the forward pair, which makes conversation easier on a short flight than the standard Jet Ranger allows.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 324 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 120 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 33.3 feet
- Wingspan: 37 feet
- Height: 10.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell Long Ranger Fits Palm Beach
Season arrivals for a group of five or six. The Long Ranger takes a family off an inbound jet at KDJT and puts them down close to the house, which cuts out a February afternoon on Southern Boulevard and Royal Palm Way.
Golf and club days north of the island. Jupiter, Juno Beach and Hobe Sound sit twenty to twenty-five miles up the coast, about ten minutes in the air with clubs aboard, where the same run on US-1 in season is often an hour or more.
Survey work with clients on board. Developers looking at parcels along the Intracoastal, in Delray Beach or out toward Wellington take the Long Ranger when more than one or two people need a seat and a window.
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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 Long Ranger run $1,500 to $2,200 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Plan on $1,500 to $2,200 per hour as of 9/2026. The quote will cover the ferry from the operator’s base to your pickup point and back, which on a short Palm Beach County trip can account for most of the total.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bell Long 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.