The Sikorsky S-76 is the executive twin of the South Florida helicopter fleet, and in Palm Beach it is the aircraft chosen when the party runs to six or eight, the route leaves the coastline, or the client wants a proper corporate cabin with air conditioning that still works sitting on the ramp in August.
Sikorsky designed the S-76 from the start as a civil transport, with two turbine engines, retractable gear and a cabin for six to eight. Cruise is around 155 knots and range roughly 411 nautical miles. Decades of offshore oil and corporate service sit behind the type, and its two engines and instrument flight deck give it dispatch reliability in weather that keeps lighter singles on the ground.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Sikorsky Aircraft (Lockheed Martin)
- Year introduced: 1979
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 411 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 155 knots
- Service ceiling: 15,000 feet
- Length: 44.1 feet
- Wingspan: 44 feet
- Height: 14.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 38 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Sikorsky S-76 Fits Palm Beach
Overwater legs. The S-76 built its record carrying crews offshore, so it is the type operators put on routes that leave the beach behind, whether that is a run out to a yacht or a trip down the Keys.
Eight-seat corporate moves. A board group landing at KDJT and continuing to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale or Opa-locka fits into one S-76 where it would take two Bell 407s, and the cabin is quiet enough to keep the conversation going.
Summer weather days. Afternoon thunderstorms are routine here from June through September, and the S-76’s instrument capability and second engine mean a trip that a lighter helicopter would postpone can often still go.
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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 Sikorsky S-76 run $3,500 to $5,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Figure $3,500 to $5,000 per hour as of 9/2026, the top of the Palm Beach helicopter range. It prices well above a single-turbine six-seater, and that difference buys the second engine, the instrument capability and the cabin.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Sikorsky S-76 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.