Freight charter out of Salt Lake City exists for the load that cannot wait for the next scheduled service, and the mining and energy work in this state generates a steady amount of it.
Short Brothers (Belfast) introduced the Shorts 360 in 1982. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries Crew only (cargo) passengers, cruises at 210 knots, tops out at 20,000 feet, covers 570 nautical miles and holds 922 cubic feet of baggage. An aircraft of this size normally operates under FAR Part 121 or the foreign equivalent rather than FAR Part 135, and those standards generally carry stricter crew and operating requirements than FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135.
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
- Baggage volume: 922 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Shorts 360 Fits Salt Lake City
Freight out of Salt Lake City moves through Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC/SLC), which has a tower that operates around the clock, customs landing rights for international arrivals and the longest runways in the state, which has the runway length and the handling for the larger freighters.
A published range of 570 nautical miles brings Aspen, Las Vegas, Denver and Scottsdale within reach of Salt Lake City, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
Weight, dimensions and any hazardous classification all need confirming with the operator before the aircraft is committed. Your advisor will check them against the size of your load.
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 Shorts 360 run $1,800 to $2,500 per hour as of 10/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Salt Lake City to Scottsdale is about 430 nautical miles, which is roughly 2.0 to 2.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Contact
For a quote on a Shorts 360 charter to or from Salt Lake City, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Short Brothers unless noted otherwise.