CA · State Guide
Part 135 Operators in California
California is home to 139 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators with a combined fleet of 1,196 aircraft.
Operators
139
Total Aircraft
1,196
Cities Served
54
Largest Fleet
470
Top Operators in California
Cert DXTA
470 aircraftNetJets Aviation, Inc.
San Francisco
Cert VQMA
61 aircraftMountain Aviation, LLC
Truckee
Cert BKEA
56 aircraftClay Lacy Aviation, Inc.
Los Angeles
Cert U5OA
34 aircraftSuperior Transportation Associates Inc.
Murrieta
Cert 2B5A
31 aircraftBoutique Air, Inc.
San Francisco
Cert AWTA
23 aircraftP.J. Helicopters, Inc.
Red Bluff
Cert BZUA
21 aircraftTWC AVIATION, INC.
San Jose
Cert 2PIA
18 aircraftLATITUDE 33 AVIATION, LLC
Carlsbad
Cert L5YA
16 aircraftPCJ Aviation LLC
Oakland
Cert GSPA
15 aircraftWest Coast Charters, Inc.
Santa Ana
Cert 5DLA
14 aircraftDreamline Aviation, LLC
Los Angeles
Cert MNVA
13 aircraftRedding Aero Enterprises, Inc.
Redding
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Cities with Part 135 Operators
About Part 135 Operations in California
California has 139 FAA-certificated Part 135 operators authorized to provide commercial charter, air taxi, and cargo services. These operators have undergone rigorous FAA certification processes and maintain compliance with federal aviation safety standards.
Part 135 operators in California serve a variety of markets including business charter, medical transport, aerial tours, cargo operations, and essential air service to remote communities. Each operator holds a valid FAA operating certificate specifying their authorized operations, aircraft types, and operational areas.
When choosing a Part 135 operator in California, verify their certificate status through the FAA database, check safety ratings from organizations like ARGUS or Wyvern, and confirm adequate insurance coverage. The SkyOps Registry provides verified data sourced directly from FAA records to help you make informed decisions.