Bahamas cargo charter carries the loads that a passenger aircraft cannot take and a container ship cannot deliver in time. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules flies freight only, so it is sized for the load rather than for passengers.
Lockheed Martin introduced the Lockheed C-130 Hercules in 1970. Original L-100 civilian Hercules launched 1965. 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: Lockheed Martin
- Year introduced: 1970
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 3
- Range: 1,334 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 291 knots
- Service ceiling: 23,000 feet
- Length: 112.8 feet
- Wingspan: 132.6 feet
- Height: 38.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 6,057 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Lockheed C-130 Hercules Fits the Bahamas
Weight distribution and center of gravity are operator calculations, made once the manifest is known.
Dangerous goods, temperature control and oversize dimensions all need declaring before the aircraft is committed.
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules offers about 6,057 cubic feet of main-deck volume and a published range of 1,334 nautical miles. Your advisor will check both against the size and weight of your load. It is flown by a crew of 3. Weight, dimensions, and any hazardous classification all need confirming with the operator before the aircraft is committed.
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 Lockheed C-130 Hercules run $8,000 to $12,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Contact
For a quote on a Lockheed C-130 Hercules 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.