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Nashville Antonov An-124 Ruslan Charter

Freight leaving Nashville on a charter is usually there because it is urgent, oversized, or both.

The Antonov An-124 Ruslan entered service in 1986. It has a published range of 2,430 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 459 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 39,400 feet and 36,680 cubic feet of cargo volume.

Antonov An-124 Ruslan cargo aircraft for Nashville charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Cargo Aircraft
  • Manufacturer: Antonov ASTC
  • Year introduced: 1986
  • Seating: Crew only (cargo)
  • Crew: 6
  • Range: 2,430 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 459 knots
  • Service ceiling: 39,400 feet
  • Length: 226.7 feet
  • Wingspan: 240.5 feet
  • Height: 68.2 feet
  • Baggage volume: 36,680 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Crew only

Why the Antonov An-124 Ruslan Fits Nashville

With 2,430 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Orlando, Denver and St. Maarten, allowing for reserves and routing. In winter, an occasional ice storm reaches Middle Tennessee, and de-icing adds time on the ramp before departure.

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 Antonov An-124 Ruslan

Freight charters from Middle Tennessee cover urgent parts, relief supplies and equipment that needs its own aircraft. How the aircraft loads, whether through a large side door or the nose, matters as much as how much it can carry.

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: $25,000 to $35,000 (as of 10/2026)

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Contact

For a quote on a Antonov An-124 Ruslan 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.