The ATR 72F is a purpose-built regional cargo turboprop working the Los Angeles feeder runs. It moves palletized freight efficiently on short sectors where a jet freighter would be too much aircraft.
ATR builds the 72 as a twin turboprop regional aircraft; the 72F is the dedicated freighter version, first delivered in 2020. Cruise is around 275 knots up to about 25,000 feet, with roughly 900 nautical miles of range at maximum payload and a large main-deck cargo volume. Every ATR 72F we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: ATR (Avions de Transport Regional)
- Year introduced: 2020
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 900 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 275 knots
- Service ceiling: 25,000 feet
- Length: 89.1 feet
- Wingspan: 88.8 feet
- Height: 25.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 2,648 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the ATR 72F Fits Los Angeles
Low fuel burn on short, frequent sectors is what the ATR is built for, and that suits the Los Angeles pattern of daily runs to the Bay Area, Phoenix, Las Vegas, NV and the Mexican border rather than long hauls.
The 72F is the first purpose-built ATR freighter; earlier 72-F aircraft were passenger conversions. That matters because the factory freighter has a proper large cargo door and a floor designed for pallets rather than a retrofit.
Range is stated at maximum payload and extends considerably with a lighter load, so the useful question on any Los Angeles quote is what the actual pallet weight is. We put that to the operator rather than working from the headline figure.
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 ATR 72F run $2,500 to $3,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The ATR 72F quotes just above the smaller turboprop freighters, and on a regional Los Angeles run that fills its main deck it is one of the most efficient aircraft available.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
The full cargo aircrafts category page lists every cargo aircraft we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a ATR 72F 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.