The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 is the highest-capacity aircraft Los Angeles Private Jets arranges, carrying 155 to 172 passengers. This is full aircraft charter for an organization rather than private jet travel for a group.
McDonnell Douglas built the MD-83 as a long-range member of the MD-80 series, with rear-mounted engines, a T-tail and a narrow-body cabin. One hundred and fifty-five to one hundred and seventy-two seats, 472 knots and 2,550 nautical miles of range. Every McDonnell Douglas MD-83 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas
- Year introduced: 1985
- Seating: 155 to 172
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,550 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 472 knots
- Service ceiling: 37,000 feet
- Length: 147.8 feet
- Wingspan: 107.8 feet
- Height: 29.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,253 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 Fits Los Angeles
At this capacity the work is sports charter, tour operations, corporate meetings that move a whole division, and relief or crew movements. A Los Angeles departure with 170 people on a schedule the client sets is an entirely different product from anything else on this site.
Aircraft this size operate under FAR Part 121, the rules that cover scheduled and larger commercial operations, or the foreign equivalent on an international leg. That certificate and the operator’s safety and incident history are the first things we confirm, before availability or price.
Field choice is limited by the aircraft’s size and by noise. Los Angeles International at 12,923 feet and Ontario at 12,197 feet, the latter operating 24 hours with no curfew, are the practical Southern California departure points.
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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 McDonnell Douglas MD-83 run $18,000 to $25,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The MD-83 quotes at the top of this category on an hourly basis and at the bottom of everything on this site per seat, which is the only sensible way to read the number at 170 passengers.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.