Charter a Private Jet to and from Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater
Traveling to or from Tampa, FL, St. Pete and Clearwater has never been easier than with Velox Air Charter. With Velox Air Charter, chartering a private jet is the best way to travel to or from any location in Tampa, FL. The advantages of flying private ranges from access to private terminals often referred to as FBO (Fixed Based Operators). You can enjoy the conveniences of private/discreet lounges, a secure waiting area, and coffee bars, among other amenities.
Our private charter service allows you to take advantage of instant access to your private jet, skipping long lines that you would otherwise make when flying commercial. Enjoy access to hundreds of Private Jets regardless of your schedule.
The convenience does not stop at the terminal. Step in the comfort of your plane with onboard catering at your request. Among many other standard onboard services such as complementary Wi-Fi, Water, beer, wine and spirits as well as light snacks.
Velox Air Charter in Tampa, FL
At Velox Air Charter – Tampa Private Jet Charter, we understand that by choosing to charter a private jet to/from Tampa, FL you expect nothing but the upmost premium experience, comfort, safety and that is what we aim to deliver.
Our Tampa, FL division ensures that you depart and arrive at Tampa International Airport (KTPA). To ensure that you never have to worry about logistics, our team of dedicated private aviation advisors are here to help facilitate and arrange ground transportation that works best for you regardless of your final destination.
All about Enjoying Your Vacation in Tampa, Florida
The Tampa Bay area is currently enjoying a run of successful sports teams. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, is more than just the Buccaneers, Rays, and Lightning, as nearly 40 million visitors attest.
Look into art galleries, museums, public artwork, and murals. 35 miles of soft white sand beaches. Explore Ybor City, Cuba’s “Cigar Capital of the World,” and learn about the city’s history dating back over a century. That’s just the beginning.
Arriving at Tampa Bay
Daily international and domestic flights arrive at Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Travelers can also arrive by Amtrak at Tampa’s historic Union Station or by ship at the Port of Tampa.
When you arrive, you can rent a car or hail an Uber or Lyft, both of which are readily available. Over a 2.7-mile stretch, it connects downtown to the Channel District and Ybor City.
Enjoyable Activities in Tampa
Tampa’s Riverwalk follows the Hillsborough River from the Channel District to Tampa Heights. The Riverwalk also includes public art, parks, restaurants, cafés, and museums in addition to the Amalie Arena. A mile east of the children’s museum is the Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Culture Museum, which contains educational artifacts and information about the literary and cultural history of the African Diaspora.
Cross Bay Ferry ($20 round-trip for adults) connects downtown Tampa and downtown St. Petersburg. Numerous restaurants and bars, as well as art installations and the St. Petersburg Museum of History, can be found in the 26-acre waterfront park.
The Dalí Museum, about a mile south of the pier, houses over 2,400 works by Salvador Dalí. In addition, the museum hosts rotating surrealist exhibits. Over 3,000 images of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings are on display in the exhibition “Van Gogh Alive”.
The Florida Aquarium on the Tampa Riverwalk, the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on St. Pete Pier, and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, which is home to Winter the Dolphin from the “Dolphin Tale” films, are all worth a visit.
The Grastronomic Scene in Tampa
The Tampa Bay dining scene has exploded in the last decade, with independent restaurants dominating. Chef Ferrell Alvarez of Seminole Heights’ Rooster & the Till is a semi-finalist for the James Beard Award. The city of Tampa is well-known for its Cuban heritage. At La Segunda and The Columbia in Ybor City, West Tampa Sandwich Shop and La Teresita in Tampa, and Pipo’s Cuban Cafe in St. Pete, authentic Cuban sandwiches with ham, pork, and salami (a Tampa addition you won’t find in South Florida) are worth a visit.
Tampa’s two food halls, located on opposing sides of the Riverwalk, offer a wide range of cuisines. At Armature Works, a traditional food hall with indoor and outdoor seating, chefs create culinary masterpieces in shipping containers.
Luxury Hotels in Tampa
The JW Marriott Tampa Water Street (beginning at $299 per night) recently opened in downtown Tampa, near the Riverwalk and a trolley stop. The 26-story luxury hotel has over 500 guest rooms and suites, a pool, and several dining options.
Another new addition to Tampa is the Hotel Haya in Ybor City (from $159 per night). The 178 rooms at the hotel include a private pool and two restaurants serving coastal fare and Cuban classics. Meanwhile, the Opal Sands in Clearwater Beach (from $280 per night) was named one of Florida’s Top 30 Resorts.
A Place for Dogs
Velox Air Charter is always available to help you explore Tampa, FL. There’s the good life, then there’s the jet life. Give us a call at (954)-686-4191 or email us at charter@veloxjets.com and we will handle all of your to/from Tampa Private Jet Charter needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is On-demand Private Jet Charter?
On-demand charter is often referred to pay-as-you-fly. Often times, other companies will require a jet charter membership which consists of prepaying hundreds of flight hours upfront tying you down with contracts, initial deposits and long-term commitments. Velox Jets process is very simple with no gimmicks all while still maintaining the same true market competitive pricing that you can always count on. One flight at a time.
What influences pricing on a private jet charter?
Many factors such as flight times and distances, type of aircraft and the length of the flight. For example, if you are flying a round-trip or multi-leg flight with many days ( usually more than 3 days) before your return flight on that same particular aircraft. You will incur aircraft, crew expenses often referred as “overnights” to cover the costs of hotels, aircraft parking for those days that the aircraft will be stationary on the ground.
Such fees are typically non-negotiable with the operator/owner of the aircraft as these are fixed expenses incurred during each and every flight. If the Private Jet cannot simply stay on the ground for a course of several days. The price will often be higher as the operator will build round-trip pricing for each leg. This means the aircraft will drop you off, leave to its next destination or its base, and then come back for you when you’re ready to depart. That’s a lot of flying therefore incurring higher charges.
Who owns the aircraft?
The aircraft marketed are owned by private individuals, companies for corporate travel or aircraft management companies that charter planes for profit or to offset aircraft ownership costs. Many aircraft are marketed for jet charter by its owners when not in use.
What will a broker do for me?
Velox Jets uses its leveraged relationships with aircraft operators (FAA Part 135) to strategically negotiate the best pricing for the best private jet options available in the market. While the private aviation industry can be full of mystery, we practice transparency and honesty. Our expert jet charter advisors will ensure that you understand why the flight cost what it costs, what safety credentials the plane and crew hold, and which options are best at your preferred price point.
What are the safety standards of the aircraft used?
To protect the safety of customers, we only charter aircraft that carry an ARGUS or Wyvern safety ratings (or their foreign equivalents for international travel). Our customers safety is our number one priority.
Can you arrange last minute charter flights?
Absolutely. Often times, we can source and secure a private jet option 2-4 hours before departure. One of the major factors depend on the aircraft availability at that current time.
What separates us from the competition?
- Velox Jets is one of the few private jet brokers that discloses the name of the operators, aircraft and their cancellation terms. We use our operator relationships to represent you and secure the best private jet at the best possible rates providing true market transparency on each and every flight.
- Your private jet flight is being handled by true full-time #avgeeks with vast aviation experience in the industry. Our Founder and team members have years of experience previously working with FAA PART 135 Air Operators. That means you’re in good hands with true experts.
What is a Fixed Based Operator (FBO)?
A Fixed based Operator, often referred to as an FBO is a facility which services private jets and provides a discreet experience for private travelers. FBOs are generally located at almost each and every airport in the country with exceptions to small county municipal or private airports.
They assure to provide ground-support services to private jets arriving into a destination. Their services range from Fuel, Ground-handling, Aircraft parking and overnight storage, GPU, AOG Maintenance services, Aircraft Detailing, De-Icing, Retail offices, Pilot lounges and day-rooms, Coffee shops, Luxurious living rooms with waiting areas while you wait to board your private jet flight with the most ultimate comfort. Think of it as your very own private terminal without the long wait lines or security lines, and no you don’t have to take off your shoes.
What are the top private jets frequently flown?
Private Jets range not only from aircraft manufacturer name and model but by aircraft categories also.
Private Jet categories range from turbo-props, light jets to midsize jets, super-mid jets, heavy jets and commercial airliners.
Some very popular aircraft often used for charter are the following:
Turbo-prop Category:
Pilatus PC-12NG, King Air 350, Cessna Grand Caravan, Piaggio Avanti P180, Saab 340B
Light Jet Category:
Cessna Citation Mustang, Cessna Citation CJ2/CJ2+, Nextant 400XT, Embraer Phenom 300/300E, Hawker 400, Hawker 400A, Honda Jet
Mid-size Jet Category:
Bombardier Lear 45, Bombardier Lear 60, Bombardier Lear 60XR, Hawker 800XP, Citation CJ3, Citation Latitude, Embraer Legacy 500, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Super Mid-size Jet Category:
Citation Sovereign, Gulfstream G200, Cessna Citation Sovereign+, Challenger 300, Citation X, Challenger 350, Dassault Falcon 50
Heavy Jet Category:
Gulfstream G450, Challenger 605, Embraer Lineage 1000E, Challenger 604, Dassault Falcon 6X, Dassault Falcon 5X, Falcon 900LX, Falcon 2000LXS, Challenger 650
Ultra-long Range Jet Category:
Gulfstream G650, Dassault Falcon 7x, Dassault Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G550, Bombardier Global 6000
Airports in Tampa, FL
Tampa International Airport is an international airport six miles west of Downtown Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA).
PIE is located on Tampa Bay, FL, north of St. Petersburg.
Peter O. Knight Airport is an airport on Davis Islands, five minutes from downtown Tampa, Florida.