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Central Air Southwest, Inc.

ICAO  CTL Active · updated Jul 31, 2026
CTL
5
Active routes
27
Observed flights
4
Destinations
1
Countries served
377
Avg route distance (mi)
617
Longest route (mi)
5
Domestic routes
0
International routes
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About Central Air Southwest, Inc.

Central Air Southwest, Inc. (ICAO: CTL) is a North American cargo airline established in 1974, making it one of the older airline companies globally. Its operational base is the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The company is privately held and has been in business for over 50 years, specializing in air cargo and logistics solutions,.

The airline operates a fleet of 31 aircraft, primarily consisting of 26 Aero Commander 500-B aircraft and 1 Learjet 35A,. As a cargo airline, Central Air Southwest focuses on transporting important cargo across the country, offering services such as ad hoc cargo charters, hazmat charters, door-to-door service, and organ transportation. They are not part of any airline alliance.

Central Air Southwest is a specialized concierge airline service that provides expert logistical solutions within the air cargo industry. They boast over 30 daily departures and emphasize rigid adherence to industry safety standards while ensuring timely delivery.

Airline facts

Primary hub
Little Rock · LIT
Secondary hubs
MLI, MDW
Destinations
4
Countries
1
Registered
United States
Callsign
Central Commuter
Aircraft types
1
Based on 5 sources · updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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