Private charter between Fairbanks and Bettles starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Fairbanks (FAI) to Bettles (BTT) and Bettles to Fairbanks — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Fairbanks to Bettles is roughly 287 kilometres — 178 miles, or 155 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Fairbanks to Bettles (and Bettles to Fairbanks) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 58 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Fairbanks–Bettles moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Fairbanks, United States: Fairbanks International Airport.
Bettles, United States: Bettles Airport.
| Fairbanks International Airport | Bettles Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PAFA / FAI | PABT / BTT |
| Longest hard runway | 11,800 ft | — |
| Surface | ASPH-G | GVL |
| Field elevation | 439 ft | 647 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 10,300 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,441 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 9,800 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,341 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,600 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,821 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,900 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,051 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 8,800 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,541 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 10,300 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,621 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 10,600 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,121 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,300 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,341 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,522 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,291 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,600 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,541 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,224 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,241 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,870 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,567 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,900 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,041 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,108 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,861 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,360 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,041 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,500 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,441 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,010 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,041 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,800 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,901 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,000 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,753 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,800 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,601 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,000 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,586 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Nenana Municipal Airport (4,600 ft, 65 km) · Chena Marina Airport · Metro Field · Lakloey Air Park · Prospect Creek Airport · Allakaket Airport · Crevice Creek Airport · Coldfoot Airport
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 287 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
The Fairbanks to Bettles route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 58 min gate to gate over 287 km (178 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Fairbanks–Bettles departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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