Priester Aviation — Private Jet Charter (Wheeling, IL)
Part 135 CertifiedDesignator PRIAARGUS PLATINUMWyvern REGISTERED
Priester Aviation is an FAA Part 135 charter operator based in Wheeling, IL (FAA designator PRIA). The operator runs a fleet of 19 aircraft across 15 types (7 Super Midsize Jet, 6 Light Jet, 3 Midsize Jet, 1 Turboprop) with an average fleet age of 14.3 years, certified under ARGUS PLATINUM · Wyvern REGISTERED. Clean NTSB safety record — no accidents or incidents on file with the National Transportation Safety Board for the aircraft currently on this operator's certificate. Profile last updated Aug 20, 2026.
Operator website: www.priesterav.com
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About Priester Aviation
Priester Aviation is an FAA Part 135 charter operator based in Wheeling, Illinois, at Chicago Executive Airport, and its empty leg flights are listed on SkyAccess for one-way charter travelers. A long-established Chicago operator, Priester generates empty legs as its managed jets reposition between trips.
Priester operates across several cabin classes, from turboprops and light jets through midsize, super-midsize and heavy aircraft, so its empty leg charter can mean a small party on a short hop or a full group on a longer repositioning flight.
With Chicago Executive as its home base, Priester empty legs often connect the Chicago area and the Midwest with the East Coast, Florida and Mountain West. Travelers tracking Chicago empty legs have a good chance of matching a one-way segment already on the schedule. Priester holds an ARGUS Platinum rating and is Wyvern registered, independent safety audits layered on top of its FAA Part 135 certificate, and the discounted repositioning leg is flown by the same vetted operation as a full charter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Priester Aviation
Can I request a custom charter if no empty legs are listed?
Yes. SkyAccess can source on-demand charter pricing from Priester Aviation even when empty leg inventory is limited.
How often does availability change for Priester Aviation?
Availability updates as aircraft reposition. SkyAccess tracks Priester Aviation regularly to surface new empty leg opportunities.
Does Priester Aviation offer empty leg flights from its home base?
Priester Aviation shows 30 upcoming empty legs. SkyAccess monitors repositioning flights so travelers can book discounted private jet empty legs when they appear.
What aircraft types does Priester Aviation focus on?
Priester Aviation emphasizes Super Midsize Jet focus with Bombardier Learjet 75 leading the fleet, covering short- and long-haul missions based on availability.