Freight bound for Atlantic City with a fixed deadline, from trade-show exhibits for the Convention Center to parts for a stopped line, is what a cargo charter is for.
The Antonov An-124 Ruslan entered service in 1986. It has a published range of 2,430 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 459 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 39,400 feet and 36,680 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Antonov ASTC
- Year introduced: 1986
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 6
- Range: 2,430 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 39,400 feet
- Length: 226.7 feet
- Wingspan: 240.5 feet
- Height: 68.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 36,680 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Antonov An-124 Ruslan Fits Atlantic City
With 2,430 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Atlantic City and destinations such as Atlanta, Turks and Caicos and Las Vegas, allowing for reserves and routing. From June 1st to November 30th, the Atlantic hurricane season, your advisor and the operator watch the coastal forecast closely ahead of each flight.
South Jersey freight can go through Atlantic City International or Philadelphia, and the operator reviews the load, both airports and the route before anything is booked. 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 Atlantic City Clients Use the Antonov An-124 Ruslan
The cargo decides the freighter: its size, its weight and whether it loads through a side door or the nose. From there, the operator picks the airports and works out the routing.
Give us the shipment’s measurements and weight, the heaviest piece and where it is going, and we will either confirm this freighter or put a better-suited one in front of you.
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: $25,000 to $35,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on an Antonov An-124 Ruslan charter to or from Atlantic City, 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.