Cargo Charters

Charters are open to all WestWind Pilots, but please fly only equipment in the category you are rated in or below. Time behind the stick flying charters applies to your total air hours! File your end-of-month PIREP as usual.

NOTAM: With two days notice, our excellent WWA maintenance crews at departure airports are able to remove passenger seats and prepare any aircraft for cargo use. WWA is the best in the world!

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Auto Parts
C001 DC-9, B737 KTVC to/from KYIP
There are a number of auto parts suppliers in and around the Traverse City area of North Western Michigan. Since the automobile assembly plants are located in the Detroit Metro area, it is necessary to ship the manufactured parts from Traverse City to Detroit at least once per day. The flights will leave Traverse City Cherry Capital airport (KTVC) and arrive at Willow Run Airport (KYIP), located west of Detroit. The longest runway at KTVC is only 6501 Feet, so this is not a run for any of the HEAVY freight carriers. Your flight back to KTVC will be empty, unless you can manage to acquire a payload to take back. Anyone who does so will be rewarded with a day off (sorry...all cash has to go to other operating expenses).
Auto Transmissions
C002 DC-9, B727, B737 KYIP to/from KCLE
The Hydromatic Transmission Plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan is supplying automatic transmissions to the General Motors Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant. Two shipments a week will be flown from Willow Run Airport (KYIP) to Cleveland Hopkins (KCLE). Fortunately, this is a short hop, which will allow for a light fuel load to compensate for those heavy transmissions.
Ford Parts
C003 DC-9, B727, B737 KMCI to/from MMMX
Ford Motor Company needs a weekly cargo flight from Kansas City (KMCI) to their assembly plant in Mexico City (MMMX). These are relatively small parts that will already be secured in 3' x 3' x 3' containers on pallets.
Ford Parts II
C004 DC-9, B727, B737 MMCU to KSDF
Ford Motor Company needs a weekly cargo flight from from a parts supplier near Chihuahua, Mexico (MMCU) to their assembly plant in Louisville, KY (KSDF). These are relatively small parts that will already be secured in 3' x 3' x 3' containers on pallets.
John Deere Mowers
C005 B767-300F, DC-10-30F, A300-600F KRDU to KSAN, KOAK, KSEA back to KRDU
The John Deere Company chartered a WWA cargo flight to transport a three part load of commercial and golf & turf mowers to San Diego, Oakland, and Seattle. The mowers are manufactured in the John Deere Fuquay-Varnia, N.C. plant twenty miles from Raleigh-Durham (KRDU). Deliver first to San Diego (KSAN), then to Oakland (KOAK), and finally to Seattle, WA (KSEA) before returning to KRDU.
NASCAR Stock Cars
C006 DC-10-30F, MD-11F, B747-200F, B747-400F, AN-124 As Required by Current NASCAR Race Schedule
Several of the teams from the NASCAR Car & Truck circuits have contracted with WestWind Cargo to ferry their cars and equipment to/from each race location throughout the race season. Check the official NASCAR schedule (http://www.nascar.com) for dates and locations. Make sure that the departure and destination airports can handle the aircraft used.
Test Rocket Components
C007 Captain's discretion KHSV to/from KXMR
The rocket/missile test range at Cape Canaveral, FL needs weekly shipments of rocket engines and other aerospace components from the various aerospace manufacturers in and around Huntsville, AL. WestWind Cargo has received special permission to land our cargo aircraft at the Cape Canaveral AFS Skid Strip (KXMR) for unloading.
Made in the USA
C008 B757F, B767F, A300F, DC-10F, MD-11F KORD, KCLE, or KPIT to/from KLAX
WWC has weekly cargo charters from Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, or Pittsburgh, PA to Los Angeles., our largest West Coast port. Large and small companies produce “Made in America” goods for export throughout the world. Return with imports received at LAX. Coordinate with the maintenance team and have a team member plus guest ride along on your hop to see L.A. But, keep them warm enroute!
Kona Coffee
C009 B767, DC-10, MD-11 PHNL to/from U.S. Mainland
Kona Coffee Growers charter WWC monthly to ship savory Kona coffee beans to major U.S. cities for specialty brewers and food chain stores. Depart Honolulu (PHNL) for any, or a combination of arrival points: San Francisco (KSFO), Los Angeles (KLAX), Seattle (KSEA), Denver (KDEN), Chicago (KORD), Dallas/Ft. Worth (KDFW), Cincinanti (KCVG), Atlanta (KATL), New York (KJFK), Boston (KBOS), Miami (KMIA). Return to Honolulu with homeland goods. The growers often give gratuity packages of Kona beans for the flight crew. Ah, the smell of coffee.
Hong Kong and Tokyo Cargo
C010 MD-11, B747 VHHH or RJTT to/from U.S. Mainland
Manufacturers’ exports cannot wait for shipping out of Hong Kong (VHHH) or Tokyo (RJTT). Depart VHHH or NJTT for Seattle, WA (KSEA), Denver, CO (KDEN), Chicago, IL (KORD), or New York, NY (KJFK). Return to Hong Kong and Tokyo with U.S. goods.
Colombian Coffee
C011 B727, B737, B757, B767, A300 Colombia to/from US Mainland
Colombian Coffee Growers charter WWA monthly to ship savory Colombian coffee beans to the U.S. A. for food chain stores and coffee businesses. Depart Bogota (SKBO), Rionegro (SKRG), Cali (SKCL) or Barranquilla (SKBQ) for any or a combination of arrival points: Atlanta (KATL), Cincinnati (KCVG), New York (KJFK), Miami (KMIA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (KDFW), Los Angeles (KLAX) or San Francisco (KSFO). Return to points in Columbia with U.S. goods.
Boeing Aircraft Parts
C012 B727, B737, B757, B767, DC-10, B747 KSTL to KIAB, KLGB and KPAE
Boeing has chartered WWC for weekly shipments of aircraft parts from their plant in St. Louis, MO to the Boeing plants in Wichita, KS (737), Long Beach, CA (C-17) and Everett WA (747, 767, 777).
Fresh Salmon
C013 B727, DC-8, B767, DC-10 PANC to KSEA
Daily Shipments of fresh and frozen Salmon from Anchorage, AK to Seattle, WA where the cargo will be redistributed for shipment to other parts of the world. Because of the nature of this cargo, these flights must depart and arrive on time, therefore they will be flown between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 (Pacific Time) in order to avoid the congestion of regularly scheduled passenger traffic at those airports.
Construction Equipment
C014 DC-10, MD-11, B747, AN-124 KJFK to EDDF continue to OERK and return
The rebuilding of Iraq is progressing to the point where additional airlines are being contracted to transport building material and construction equipment into the Middle East. Because of continuing attacks on civilian contractors, WestWind will fly the cargo into Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (OERK). The flight will be made in two legs: from New York, NY (KJFK) to Frankfurt, Germany (EDDF) and then on to Riyadh. The return route is at the pilot’s discretion.
Fresh Maine Lobster
C015 Part 1: DC-3, L100. Part 2: DC-9, B727 KAUG to KBOS to KMDW
Chicago’s finest restaurant owners have contracted with WestWind Cargo to fly fresh Maine lobster into Midway airport twice a week. The lobster will be picked up in Augusta, ME (KAUG). Because of the short runways at Augusta and the weight of the water that the lobster are transported in, several flights by smaller aircraft (DC-3, L100) will transport the lobster to Boston, MA (KBOS) where it will be transferred to a larger cargo aircraft (DC-9, 727) for the trip to Chicago, IL (KMDW).
National Forest Service - Northwest Region
C016 B727, B737, DC-9 KPDX to KRDM, KLMT and S52
The National Forest Service maintains fire-fighting chemicals and equipment at Redmond, OR (KRDM); Klamath Falls (KLMT), OR and Winthrop, WA (S52). These three airfields support the Northwest Region fire-fighting efforts. All three facilities need to be replenished on a regular basis. Supplies are flown into these locations from Portland, OR (KPDX). NOTAM: Operations into S52 are restricted to the DC-9-10F only.
National Forest Service - Northern California
C017 B727, B737 KSFO to KRDD
The National Forest Service maintains fire-fighting chemicals and equipment at Redding, CA (KRDD). This airfield supports the Northern California Region fire- fighting efforts. Supplies must be replenished on a regular basis and are flown in from San Francisco, CA (KSFO).
National Forest Service - Rockies & Northern Rockies
C018 DC-9, 737 KDEN to KMSO, S80, KWYS, KBZN
The National Forest Service maintains fire-fighting chemicals and equipment at Missoula, MT (KMSO), Grangeville, ID (S80), Yellowstone (KWYS) and Bozeman, MT (KBZN). These airfields support the Northern Rocky Mt. Region and Rocky Mountain Region fire-fighting efforts. Supplies must be replenished on a regular basis and are flown in from Denver, CO (KDEN).
National Forest Service - Great Basin
C019 B727, B737, DC-9 KSLC to KMYL and KBOI
The National Forest Service maintains fire-fighting chemicals and equipment at McCall (KMYL) and Boise, ID (K BOI) (Center of Operations). These airfields support the Great Basin Region fire-fighting efforts. Supplies must be replenished on a regular basis and are flown in from Salt Lake City, UT (KSLC).
National Forest Service - Alaska
C020 B727, B737 KBFI to PAFB
The National Forest Service maintains fire-fighting chemicals and equipment at Ft. Wainwright, AK. This airfield supports the Alaska Region fire-fighting efforts. Supplies must be replenished on a regular basis and are flown in from Seattle, WA (KBFI).
Commodore Aviation Relocation to Griffiss Airpark
C021 Captain's descretion KMIA to KRME
Commodore Aviation is moving their Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility from Miami Intl (KMIA) to Griffiss Airpark (KRME) in Rome, N.Y. All equipment must be at the new facility by Dec. 31, 2007. The new facility is named Empire Air Center and will perform major structural repairs & modifications, interior refurbishment and installations on the 707, 727, 737, 757, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, & MD-80 airframes. Griffiss Airpark is a converted Air Force Base with an 11,820 ft. runway capable of handling any WW Cargo Aircraft. Cargo flights are scheduled weekly as needed. Some flights will comprise of only management teams (choose a suitable passenger aircraft). Starting in the Summer of 2007, 350 employees, their families, and household goods will be relocated to KRME.
Emergency Boeing Parts
C022 Captain’s discretion As described to/from KPAE
An accident at Boeing's Everett main assembly plant caused major damage to a 777 on the assembly line. To get the aircraft back on schedule, WW Cargo is contracted to deliver fabrication parts from: Oak Ridge, TN., use Nashville (KBNA), Melbourne, AR., use Arkansas Intl. (KBYH), Irving, TX., use (KDFW), Arnprior, ONT., use Ottawa (CYOW), and Winnipeg, Manitoba use (CYWG). Fly your cargo to the Everett facility at Paine Field (KPAE). Captain, choose both the departure airport and the equipment needed to transport the parts. As space allows, stop and load parts from any of the other listed airports. Return to base or one of the other supply points for another load as needed. After your cargo deliveries, Boeing informed us they have a nonpublic tour of their operations planned for you and your crew.
Books to Canada
C023 DC-9, B727, B737, B757 KJFK or KLGA to as described
Book publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, Scholastic, Penguin, St. Martin’s Griffin, Alfred A. Knopf and many others contracted with WW Cargo to transport books to our Northern neighbor. Fly a load to any of major Canadian distribution centers: Montreal, QB - CYUL, Toronto, ON - CYYZ, St. John’s, NF - CYYT, Fredericton, NB – CYFC, Sydney, NS – CYQY, Winnipeg, MA - CYWG, Regina, SA – CYQR, Edmonton, AL - CYEG, and Vancouver, BC – CYVR. Return with Canadian cargo. WWA staff, maintenance crew, or ground crew may catch a hop with you. Canada is beautiful.
Book Distribution within Canada
C024 Captain’s discretion As described
Books transported on the above WW Cargo charter (C023) need to be distributed in smaller cargo aircraft from the major distribution centers of Montreal, QB - CYUL, Toronto, ON - CYYZ, St. John’s, NF - CYYT, Fredericton, NB – CYFC, Sydney, NS – CYQY, Winnipeg, MA - CYWG, Regina, SA – CYQR, Edmonton, AL - CYEG, and Vancouver, BC – CYVR to many localities within each respective Province. Return with local cargo to the distribution center.
Isle Royale National Park - Provisions
C025 C208 Amphibian, Sea Otter, Twin Sea Otter KDLH or KCMX to Rock Harbor, MI
Isle Royale National Park sits in the northwest corner of Lake Superior, 17 miles southeast of Grand Portage, WI and 45 miles north of Copper Harbor, MI. This is a wilderness park, but there are lodging and camping facilities. The only access is by boat or float plane. WestWind Cargo Charters will make daily flights into Rock Harbor (from May 1 to October 1) with food, and camping supplies for the general store and restaurant. Rock Harbor is at the northeast end of the island. Flights will depart from either Duluth MN, KDLH, or from Hancock, MI, KCMX.
Alaskan Oil Pipeline Supplies
C026 B727, B737 PANC & PAFA to/from PABR
The Alaskan pipeline workers, located north of the Arctic Circle, require regular shipments of supplies and equipment. WestWind Cargo Charters will provide weekly flights from both Anchorage and Fairbanks to Barrow. Dress warm and watch out for Polar Bears on the runway at Barrow. Enjoy the Northern Lights display on those flights in darkness.
Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Upgrade
C027 MD-11, B747 KSTL to YWLM & Return
The RAAF is currently in Phase 1 of upgrading their fleet of 71 F/A-18 A/Bs at the Military Operations in Williamtown, Australia (YWLM). Boeing Military Aircraft and Missile Systems in St. Louis (KSTL) is the prime contractor for this project. WestWind Cargo has been selected to transport parts from the Boeing Facility in St. Louis to Williamtown. Feel free to stop in Honolulu, HI (PHNL) for fuel.
Toyota Parts
C028 DC-9, B727, B737,B757 YSSY to NZWN & Return
The Toyota plant in Southern Sydney, Australia needs to air freight spare parts to Wellington NZ. For distribution to the Toyota service facilities throughout New Zealand. These will be weekly runs. Aircraft selection will depend upon the particular load each week.
Australian Newspaper Delivery
C029 Beech 1900 YSSY to YBTH, YCWR, YWWL, YGTH, YSWG & Return
Fairfax Printing needs to get the "Sydney Morning Herald" newspaper out to the bush. This is a daily, pre dawn run from YSSY. Drops are made at Bathurst (YBTH), Cowra (YCWR), West Wyalong (YWWL), Griffith (YGTH), then Wagga Wagga (YSWG). Don't forget to pick up the return head office mail for Fairfax. Important this flight must be away by no later than 3:30 AM local time!
Mail Delivery
C030 Lear Jet YSSY to YMEN, YPAD, YPPH, YPDN, YBCS, YBMK, YBBN
To further the governments ongoing trend of out-sourcing to private contractors, Australia Post has contracted WestWind to service the overnight mail routes from Sydney (YSSY) to all the Australian capitals: Melbourne (YMEN), Adelaide (YPAD), Perth (YPPH), Darwin (YPDN), Cairns (YBCS), Mackay(YBMK) & Brisbane(YBBN).
Military Sub-Contract – Royal Australian Air Force
C031 L100, B727, B737, B757 YSSY to YPTN & Return
Deliver donations of food, clothing, building supplies, etc. to Tindal Military Base (YPTN) in the Northern Territory of Australia for onward distribution by RAAF Hercules or Carribou to East Timor.
Australia Medical Supplies
C032 B1900 YSSY to YBHI & Return
WWC has been contracted for a weekly Medical Supply flight from Sydney (YSSY) to Broken Hill (YBHI).
Aircraft Engines
C033 B747, AN-124 KCVG to KPAE & Return
As a result of WestWind Cargo’s outstanding service record, Boeing and General Electric have contracted WestWind Cargo to transport GE Engines for the Boeing 777. The engines will come from the GE facility in Cincinnati and will be transported to the 777 plant in Everett, WA.
Newspaper Delivery - USA Today
C034 Captain's Discretion WestWind Hubs to Major U.S. Cities and Return
USA Today has Ccontracted WestWind Cargo to fly their newspaper to all of the major U.S. airports for distribution. Early morning arrival is required.
Humanitarian Flights to Cuba
C035 B757, B767, DC-10, MD-11, B747 WestWind Hubs to Havana, Cuba (MUHA) and Return
The United States regularly flies passengers and cargo to Cuba for humanitarian purposes. WestWind will be flying cargo for several humanitarian organizations. Usual cargo loads include wheat, rice, vegetables, powdered products, and medicines. Fly into Havana’s Jose Marti Airport (MUHA), drop off cargo and return to the United States as soon as possible. If unable to return to original departure point, fly into Miami (KMIA) or Ft. Lauderdale , FL (KFLL) and stay overnight.
Consumer Goods
C036 B767, DC-10, MD-11, B747 PANC to Pacific Rim Airports and Return
Anchorage, AK (PANC) has become one of the largest cargo hubs for many airlines in North America, including WestWind Cargo. In order to expand and compete with Pacific Cargo routes, fly from PANC to a destination of your choice.
Formula 1 Race Support
C037 B767F, DC-10-30F, MD-11F, B747F As Required by Formula 1 Race Schedule
Formula 1 racing teams have requested WestWind Cargo’s assistance in transporting equipment, tools, and cars to international races. Depart from the hub nearest to the teams home base to the international destination for the race (see current schedules at http://www.newsonf1.com/2005/sched.htm), and make return flight after the race. NOTAM: Different teams cannot share an aircraft, the F1 teams all distrust each other and they fear industrial espionage and technology transfer/copying if sharing a flight.
Sea Ray Watercraft
C038 B757, B767, DC-10, MD-11 KDTW to KSEA, KMIA, KBOS, KJFK
Wealthy clients have ordered Sea Ray motorboats from Sea Ray, Inc, in Oxford, Michigan. Fly into Detroit, MI (KDTW), pick up the boats, and fly them to the customers in Seattle, WA (KSEA), Miami, FL (KMIA), Boston, MA (KBOS) or New York, NY (KJFK).
Alaska Crab Charters
C039 As described As described
WestWind Cargo has been contracted to help out during the crab fishing season in the Aleutian chain of Alaska. During the above months operations will be ongoing during daylight hours between Unalaska (PADU), Cold Bay (PACD), Adak (PADK) and Anchorage (PANC). The return trip from Anchorage will be empty, unless through your resourcefulness you find a load to take back. Fly as many round trips per day as you can. Once in Anchorage the crabs will be transferred to larger aircraft (both cargo and passenger) and shipped to major cities throughout the world (Tokyo, New York, London, Paris, Los Angeles, etc.) Suitable Aircraft: To/From PADU: Beech 1900D, DC-3, L100, L188. To/From PACD: L188, DC-9 To/From PADK: L188, B727, B737 From PANC: Captain’s discretion depending upon destination.
Volkswagen Parts to Mexico
C040 DC-9 KMEM to MMPB
Volkswagen has contracted WW Cargo to transport tail lamp assemblies for the VW New Beetle from the manufacturing plant in Tennessee to the Volkswagen assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico (MMPB). Flights will occur twice weekly. Pick up the freight in Memphis, TN (KMEM) and drop it off in Puebla.
Brake Boosters to Mexico
C041 DC-9 KCAE to KLRD
A Major producer of brake boosters located in Columbia, SC has contracted with WW Cargo to transport the brake boosters to Laredo, TX. Pick up is three times a week in Columbia (KCAE). Deliver the freight in Laredo, TX. From Laredo trucks will transport the brake boosters to various assembly plants just across the Mexican border.
Harley Davidson Motorcycles
C042 DC-9, B737 KMDT to KMCI
Harley Davidson has contracted WW Cargo to transport motorcycle parts from the manufacturer near Harrisburg, PA to their assembly plant in Kansas City, MO twice a week. Pick up at Harrisburg (KMDT) and drop off at Kansas City (KMCI). Harley has promised a tour of the factory!
Resupply Antarctic Research Stations
C043 B757-200F, B767-200F, B767-300F KLAX to SEGU (fuel) to SCCI
Constant resupply of the Antarctica Research Stations is a necessity. Large bulky items, such as fresh water generators, electrical generators, and building and research materials among others will need to be delivered to the main resupply base for Antarctica, Punta Arenas Airport, Chile (SCCI). From there, materials will be loaded either onto boats or smaller aircraft for delivery to various Antarctic research stations. Depart from Los Angeles (KLAX), stopping at Guayaquil, Ecuador (SEGU) for fuel. Continue on to SCCI to offload your cargo. Return to KLAX to prepare for the next trip. On some occasions, there may be completed/in progress research results/experiments/samples to be returned to Houston, TX (KIAH) for Texas A&M University, or Chicago, IL (KMDW) for the University of Northern Illinois. Planned fuel stops for the return to KIAH is Lima, Peru (SPIM) and for KMDW is Guayaquil, Ecuador (SEGU). Captain's are reminded to take care in planning these flights as the leg lengths are very near the range limits for the aircraft involved.

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