Nashville cargo charters move freight that cannot wait for a scheduled service, with the aircraft sized to the load.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F entered service in 1991. It has a published range of 3,592 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~473 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,000 feet and 15,530 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
- Year introduced: 1991
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,592 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (~473 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 200.8 feet
- Wingspan: 169.5 feet
- Height: 57.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 15,530 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F Fits Nashville
With 3,592 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Boston, Jackson Hole and St. Maarten, allowing for reserves and routing. June is the busiest month on the Nashville event calendar, with CMA Fest and the NASCAR weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, so aircraft for those dates are worth booking early.
Nashville trips in an aircraft this size usually start at Nashville International (BNA), which is staffed around the clock and is the only airport in the Nashville area with customs. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is a calculation the operator makes for that weight and that day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Nashville Clients Use the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
Cargo charters out of Nashville move what will not wait: parts for a stopped production line, oversized equipment, and shipments too urgent for scheduled freight. The aircraft is sized to the load.
Tell us the weight, the dimensions and the pickup and delivery points, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft is the right fit or suggest a better one.
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
- Estimated hourly rate: $16,000 to $21,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F charter in or out of Nashville, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.