Approved Charter Companies for Michigan State University Travel
MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation)
Charter Company approval is indicated by the presence of FAA Air Carrier Certificates and Certificates of Insurance at levels required by MSU. This information is on file in the Office of Risk Management and Insurance. All rate information, etc., is subject to change since charter vendors are not under contract with MSU. Below is specifications for each Plane Type.
| Plane Type: |
Beechcraft Baron Model 58 |
Beechcraft B200 King Air |
| Passenger Load: |
3 - 4 passengers |
7 - 9 passengers |
| Engine Type: |
Piston |
Turbo Propeller |
| Speed: |
180 mph |
285 mph |
| Number of Pilots: |
1 |
2 |
| Flying Altitude: |
8,000 feet |
22,000 feet |
| Average Distance: |
~+ |
~+ |
| Cabin Pressure: |
Non-Pressurized Cabin |
Pressurized Cabin |
| Fee: |
$395/flight hour |
$1,231/flight hour |
| Overnight Fee: |
$110 * |
$220 * |
| Wait Time Fee: |
N/A |
N/A |
| Airport Charges: |
Varies w/each airport |
Varies w/each airport |
Note: Prices are subject to change.
- ~+There are many factors that affect the flight distance, from number of passengers to the wind speed and direction. Flights are calculated by time rather than distance.
- *Overnight Fee - add additional Ramp Fees.