Bahamas shippers use cargo charter when the load will not fit, will not wait, or will not travel alongside anything else. The Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia flies freight only, so it is sized for the load rather than for passengers.
Embraer introduced the Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia in 1985. Cargo conversions (EMB-120FC / Cargo) widely used from 1990s.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 1985
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 945 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 300 knots
- Service ceiling: 32,000 feet
- Length: 65.6 feet
- Wingspan: 64.9 feet
- Height: 20.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,200 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia Fits the Bahamas
It suits shipments where sea freight timelines would cost more than the charter does.
Weight distribution and center of gravity are operator calculations, made once the manifest is known.
The Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia offers about 1,200 cubic feet of main-deck volume and a published range of 945 nautical miles. Your advisor will check both against the size and weight of your load. It is flown by a crew of 2. Weight, dimensions, and any hazardous classification all need confirming with the operator before the aircraft is committed.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia charter to or from the Bahamas, 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.