The Agusta 109 is the twin-engine helicopter that Mexico’s private aviation clients request when the transfer to or from a remote resort, a yacht, or an offshore platform needs to arrive in the same quality as the jet it connects to.
Leonardo, formerly AgustaWestland, built the A109 as a twin-turbine light helicopter with a retractable undercarriage and a pressurized-feel executive interior. It seats six to seven passengers, cruises around 154 knots to 19,685 feet, and carries a range of roughly 500 nautical miles. Full specifications for the Agusta 109 are published by Leonardo Helicopters.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 154 knots
- Service ceiling: 19,685 feet
- Length: 43.9 feet
- Wingspan: 36.1 feet
- Height: 11.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 34 cubic feet
Why the Agusta 109 Fits Mexico
Twin engines are the reason this helicopter appears on Mexico offshore and overwater itineraries. The Yucatan Peninsula, the Bay of Banderas near Puerto Vallarta, and the Baja California coastline all generate transfers where flying over open water is unavoidable. A single-engine helicopter on that mission is a different risk conversation.
The 109 is also the helicopter most often used to connect a private jet arrival at Cancun or Los Cabos to a resort property that does not have road access suitable for ground transport. The airport-to-property transfer by helicopter compresses a 90-minute drive to a 15-minute flight and is the product the client actually wants.
At 500 nautical miles of range, the Agusta 109 can also serve as a Mexico city-to-city executive transfer where road distance and traffic make driving impractical. Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, Monterrey intra-city movements between industrial sites, or Mexico City area transfers between Toluca and Felipe Angeles are within its practical reach.
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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.
- 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 Agusta 109 run $2,500 to $3,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Agusta 109 quotes at the upper end of the Mexico helicopter range and is the helicopter to book when the transfer quality needs to match the aircraft that preceded it.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Agusta 109 charter in or out of Mexico, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Leonardo unless noted otherwise.