Spreading a large Baltimore group across several jets means several schedules to manage, and a VIP airliner keeps everyone on one aircraft, with your advisor checking which types suit the route.
Bombardier introduced the Challenger 850 in 2006. It seats 14 to 16 with a published range of 2,811 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 459 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 202 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,811 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 87.8 feet
- Wingspan: 69.6 feet
- Height: 20.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 202 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 850 Fits Baltimore
With 2,811 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Baltimore and destinations such as Orlando, Houston and San Francisco, allowing for reserves and routing. There is no jet airport in Annapolis, so trips for Annapolis and the Naval Academy use BWI, about 17 miles away.
BWI Marshall, run by the Maryland Aviation Administration, handles aircraft of this size, and the operator works out the fuel, the routing and the airport you land at. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Baltimore Clients Use the Challenger 850
Few airliners are free for charter on any given date, and late May and the holidays take many of them, so large Baltimore groups should start the conversation early.
Share the route, how many are flying and how much they are bringing, and your advisor will say whether this type is the right fit or suggest one that is.
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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
- Estimated hourly rate: $14,000 to $18,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other VIP Airliners Available
- McDonnell Douglas MD-83
- Airbus A320 (VIP)
- Airbus A340-300
- Airbus A340-600
- Airbus ACJ318
- Airbus ACJ318 Elite
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 850 charter to or from Baltimore, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.