The Shorts 360 carries Puerto Rico’s boxy small-cargo loads from San Juan (SJU), moving freight up to 570 nautical miles in a large-volume, square-section hold. It fits short island and feeder runs where cubic capacity matters more than range. A high-volume regional freighter.
Short Brothers of Belfast built the 360 from the early 1980s with a distinctive square fuselage that maximizes cargo volume, cruising near 210 knots up to about 20,000 feet. Its shape suits bulky, light freight.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Short Brothers (Belfast)
- Year introduced: 1982
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 570 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 210 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 70.8 feet
- Wingspan: 74.8 feet
- Height: 23.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 922 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Shorts 360 Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the Shorts 360 fits bulky but light cargo on short legs: San Juan to nearby Caribbean fields with volume-heavy loads. Cubic capacity is its advantage.
For short-sector freight out of SJU that fills space before weight, the Shorts 360 is the volume choice.
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 Shorts 360 run $1,800 to $2,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
Contact
For a quote on a Shorts 360 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.