What We Do
Three Divisions. One Standard.
Charter, aircraft management, and detailing work side by side, so your trips, your aircraft, and your questions stay with the same people.
Charter
Leave when you're ready. Our jets and turboprops depart the Twin Cities in as little as two hours.
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Management
One team for your aircraft: maintenance oversight, crew, charter revenue, a monthly itemized statement, and the option to charter our fleet when it's down.
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Detailing
Our in-house detailing team cares for interiors, exteriors, paint protection, and brightwork, for our fleet and yours.
Explore DetailingNo membership. No buy‑in. No blackout dates.
You don't have to commit to us to get our best service. Call when you need to fly, and pay for the trips you take.
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Our Story
From First Flights to Part 135.
We started flying under Part 91 and grew into an on-demand Part 135 charter operator, with our own crews, maintenance oversight, and detailing team at Anoka County–Blaine Airport.
About NCAEarned our FAA Part 135 charter certificate.
Flown by our own crews, with a Citation Excel joining soon.
Our pilots train at FlightSafety twice a year.
Our Director of Maintenance brings over 30 years of experience.
Safety & Industry Affiliations
Held to a Higher Standard.
ARGUS Gold rated, with zero NTSB-reportable accidents or incidents, and active in the organizations that shape business aviation.
ARGUS Gold Rated
NBAA Member
Minnesota Business Aviation Association
Aviation Detailing Association
Client Perspectives
In Their Own Words.
Our pilots have been beyond professional, and the ground team is extremely responsive and friendly.
It was amazing as always. Thank you for your flexibility and accommodating last-minute changes.
I was impressed with the work on the seats. They look so much better, and the owner loved them.
The NCA Difference
Why Fly With NCA.
Charter gives back hours. What sets NCA apart is how each trip is run: the right aircraft, one local team, and a dispatcher who plans every leg.
Request a Charter QuoteThe Right Aircraft for the Trip
Citation Excel and XLS jets for speed and range. PC-12 and King Air turboprops for lake country, lodges, and small-town airports. You never pay for range you won't use.
Several Stops, One Day
Visit more than one city and still sleep at home. Our dispatch team plans each leg around your meetings and pilot duty limits.
Four Airports, One Call
Based at Anoka County–Blaine, with departures from MSP, St. Paul Downtown, and Flying Cloud. Leave from whichever is closest to you.
We Operate Our Own Aircraft
Our own crews fly our own fleet under our Part 135 certificate. You always know who's flying you and who maintains the aircraft.
A Local Team That Knows You
Your charter team keeps track of your preferences, from in-flight requests to rental cars and ground transportation, so every trip starts the way you like it.
Detailed by Our Own Team
NCA has its own in-house detailing department. Every aircraft is cleaned and cared for by people who know it, not an outside vendor.
Our Fleet
Four Aircraft. Three Types.
Flown by our own crews. Tell us who's coming, what you're bringing, and where you're headed, and we'll pick the aircraft that fits.
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2 in Fleet · 1 Joining SoonCitation Excel / XLS
8–9 passengers · 489 mph cruise · Wi-Fi on the Excel Eagle and XLS Gen2View Aircraft
1 in FleetKing Air 350
9 passengers · 368 mph cruise · Wing lockersView Aircraft
1 in FleetPilatus PC-12
8 passengers · 305 mph cruise · Extra-large cargo doorView AircraftFAQ
Common Charter Questions.
Quick answers about flying with NCA. For anything else, call our charter team at 651-301-8890.
Call 651-301-8890Is North Central Aviation a charter broker?
No. NCA is an FAA Part 135 direct operator. Our own crews plan and fly trips on our own fleet. When a trip needs an aircraft outside our fleet, we arrange it with a vetted operator and stay your point of contact.
Where is NCA based?
Anoka County–Blaine Airport (KANE), 9877 N Airport Rd NE, Blaine, MN 55449, in the Twin Cities metro.
Which airports and destinations do you serve?
We depart from KANE, Flying Cloud (KFCM), St. Paul Downtown (KSTP), and Minneapolis–St. Paul International (KMSP), and fly throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and the Caribbean. For trips beyond our fleet's range, we arrange flights worldwide through partner operators.
How soon can I fly?
Wheels up in as little as two hours. For short-notice trips, call 651-301-8890.
How early should I arrive?
Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Flights leave from a private terminal instead of the airline terminal. Bring a REAL ID.
Do I need a membership or jet card?
No. You pay per trip, with no membership fee, no buy-in, no blackout dates, and no hours that expire.
What aircraft do you fly?
Our fleet includes a Pilatus PC-12, a King Air 350, and three Citation 560XLs: an Excel Eagle, an XLS Gen2, and an Excel joining soon.
How are your pilots trained?
Every flight has two pilots, and our pilots complete recurrent training with FlightSafety twice a year. Learn more about our safety approach.
How do I request a charter quote?
Request a quote online, call 651-301-8890, or visit our Contact page. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
One Team for the Trip and the Aircraft.
Charter a flight, hand off the day-to-day of ownership, or book a detail. One call reaches the people who do the work.
