The Bell 407 is the single-engine helicopter that does most of the routine Los Angeles work. Six seats, a four-blade rotor that keeps the cabin noticeably smoother than older designs, and 133 knots of cruise.
Bell built the 407 on the OH-58D dynamic system, pairing a Rolls-Royce 250-C47B turbine with a four-blade soft-in-plane main rotor. Six seats, 133 knots and roughly 324 nautical miles of range. It is one of the most widely operated turbine helicopters in the world.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Bell Helicopter (Textron)
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 324 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 133 knots
- Service ceiling: 18,690 feet
- Length: 41.7 feet
- Wingspan: 35 feet
- Height: 11.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Bell 407 Fits Los Angeles
Fleet depth is what the 407 offers a Los Angeles client. It is the helicopter most likely to be available at short notice across the basin, which matters when a schedule moves on the day and the alternative is a drive across town at the wrong hour.
Six seats covers the common jobs: an executive group from the Westside out to Ontario or John Wayne, a family transfer, a connection into a waiting jet at Van Nuys. Ontario is the useful one on a late return, since it runs 24 hours with no curfew.
The four-blade rotor is the passenger-facing difference against a Jet Ranger. Less vibration through the airframe on a twenty-minute leg is not a small thing for anyone who has flown the older aircraft and disliked it.
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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.
- 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 Bell 407 run $1,800 to $2,600 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Bell 407 sits mid-band for helicopters, and for a Los Angeles airport transfer it is normally the best-value six-seat option on the sheet.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bell 407 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.