Memphis is a city built on music, history and freight. Its main airport, Memphis International Airport (MEM), is officially named Frederick W. Smith International Airport and sits about seven miles southeast of downtown. A Memphis private jet charter lets you fly in or out on your own schedule, from a private terminal, with only your group on board.
With BLADE Anywhere, BLADE's charter service, BLADE can arrange jets, helicopters and turboprops to fly you and your guests to any destination. BLADE acts as an air charter broker and indirect air carrier. It does not operate aircraft. All BLADE flights in the United States are operated by DOT/FAA licensed direct air carriers, under 14 CFR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand charter.
A dedicated flier-relations advocate manages and monitors your trip and is available 24/7.
Benefits of Memphis Private Jet Charter
Convenience and Time-Saving
Charter flights usually board from a fixed-base operator (FBO), a private terminal away from the main airline terminal. At MEM, Wilson Air Center is one of the FBOs that handles private aircraft. You arrive, meet your crew and board. Many private charters also skip the passenger checkpoint used for airline flights. Screening is required when passengers board from a sterile area of an airport, or when the aircraft is very large, and your operator will tell you what applies.
Flexibility and Customization
You choose the departure time and the destination. You can plan a same-day round trip or add a stop, within the crew's duty and rest limits and the aircraft's availability.
Privacy and Comfort
You fly with people you know. The cabin is private, so you can talk business, rest or travel with family without strangers around you.
Features of Memphis Private Jet Charters
Luxurious Interiors
The cabin depends on the aircraft. Smaller jets suit short trips with a few passengers. Larger jets add cabin space, range and room for luggage. Tell BLADE how many people are flying and what you are bringing, and the aircraft options will reflect it.
Advanced Safety Measures
In the United States, charter flights for hire are operated under FAA Part 135 by licensed air carriers. All BLADE flights in the United States are conducted by FAA-certificated operators under Part 135. BLADE's operator oversight includes annual onsite audits and reviews of each operator's manuals, training, maintenance and compliance records, aligned with frameworks including FAA SMS, IS-BAO, ARGUS and Wyvern. For what those ratings mean, see ARGUS Platinum and Wyvern Wingman.
Part 135 also sets pilot minimums. The pilot in command needs at least 500 hours as a pilot for flights under visual flight rules, and at least 1,200 hours for flights under instrument flight rules.
On-board Amenities and Services
Catering can be requested when you book, so it is loaded before departure. Wi-Fi and entertainment vary by aircraft, so confirm them on the jet you choose.
Destinations and Routes for Memphis Private Jet Charter
Popular Domestic Destinations
Distances from MEM, in a straight line:
- New York area: Teterboro Airport, a common private jet airport for New York, is about 830 nautical miles away.
- Miami: about 750 nautical miles.
- Los Angeles: about 1,400 nautical miles, a trip for a jet with enough range to fly it nonstop.
Flight time depends on the aircraft, the winds and the route, so check it for your exact trip when you request a quote.
International Destinations
A charter can also take you abroad. Every passenger needs a valid passport, and your operator plans the customs and immigration stops for the trip. Long overwater flights call for a large-cabin, long-range jet.
Frequent Routes
Business travel, music weekends and family visits are common reasons to fly into Memphis. Return trips are just as easy to arrange, so tell BLADE both legs when you request a quote.
How to Charter a Private Jet in Memphis
Identify Your Travel Needs
Before you request a flight, know:
- Your departure and arrival airports
- Your dates and preferred times
- The number of passengers and the amount of luggage
- Any special requests, such as catering, pets or accessibility needs
Contact a Private Jet Charter Provider
Open the BLADE app or go to blade.com and choose charter. Have questions? Call BLADE Flier Relations at 1-844-359-2523.
Before you sign, an air charter broker must tell you which carrier has operational control of your flight and in what capacity the broker is acting.
Choose the Right Aircraft
Match the aircraft to the distance and the group. A light jet can be a good fit for a regional trip with a few passengers. A midsize or larger jet makes sense for coast-to-coast flights and bigger groups.
Confirm the Booking and Payment
Check the itinerary, the total price and the cancellation terms before you pay. Have identification ready for every passenger, and passports for international trips.
Cost of Memphis Private Jet Charter
Factors Affecting the Cost
Charter is priced per trip, not per seat. The main factors are:
- The aircraft's size and type
- The distance and flight time
- The date you fly and how busy that period is
- Fuel prices
- Positioning, if the aircraft has to fly in from elsewhere
BLADE's private jet charter cost estimator shows aircraft options and an estimated price based on your airports, the distance and the date. For one-way trips, empty leg flights can cost less when an aircraft is repositioning on your route.
The cost is shared by everyone on board, so a full aircraft lowers the cost per person. With BLADE, you can also crowdsource your flight: schedule it at your convenience, and BLADE sells your unused seats in the BLADE app. Sold seats are credited back to you as BLADE credits toward future flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the private jet charter prices for flights to Memphis?
It depends on the aircraft, the distance, the date and positioning. Use BLADE's private jet charter cost estimator for an estimated price and a choice of aircraft.
2. Can I charter light jets for my trip to Memphis?
Yes. Light jets suit shorter regional trips with a few passengers. For longer flights, ask whether the trip can be flown nonstop on the aircraft you are considering.
3. Does Memphis have a reliable private jet terminal?
Memphis International Airport has FBOs for private aircraft, including Wilson Air Center at 2930 Winchester Road. The airport is also the superhub for FedEx Express, which runs nearly 400 flights a day there, mostly at night.
4. What is Memphis known for?
Music and history. Graceland, the estate where Elvis Presley lived from 1957 until his death in 1977, is on Elvis Presley Boulevard. Beale Street, in downtown Memphis, is a landmark in the history of blues music, and its blues clubs and restaurants are major attractions. The National Civil Rights Museum is built around the former Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.
5. How can I arrange a private jet charter flight to Memphis?
Request the flight in the BLADE app or at blade.com, or call BLADE Flier Relations at 1-844-359-2523. BLADE arranges the flight as an air charter broker and indirect air carrier, and a DOT/FAA licensed direct air carrier operates it under Part 135.
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