The ATR 72F handles Puerto Rico’s regional air freight from San Juan (SJU), moving palletized cargo up to 900 nautical miles on efficient turboprops. It fits inter-island and near-Caribbean feeder runs where a jet freighter is too much aircraft. A modern regional cargo turboprop.
ATR builds the 72 as a twin-turboprop regional aircraft; the 72F is the dedicated freighter, cruising near 275 knots up to about 25,000 feet. Low fuel burn suits short, frequent sectors.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: ATR (Avions de Transport Regional)
- Year introduced: 2020
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 900 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 275 knots
- Service ceiling: 25,000 feet
- Length: 89.1 feet
- Wingspan: 88.8 feet
- Height: 25.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 2,648 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the ATR 72F Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the ATR 72F fits frequent regional freight: San Juan to the eastern Caribbean, the Dominican Republic, or feeder legs into a larger hub. Efficiency on short sectors is the point.
When a load does not fill a jet freighter, the ATR keeps the SJU cargo run economical.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 ATR 72F run $2,500 to $3,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
- Boeing 757 Freighter
Contact
For a quote on a ATR 72F charter in or out of Puerto Rico, 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.