Fractional Aircraft Ownership in San Diego
Fractional aircraft ownership in San Diego provides on-demand private aviation access without the financial burden of whole ownership. West Coast Aviation Services offers guaranteed King Air 350 availability with flexible terms and transparent pricing for San Diego business travelers and residents. Since 1987, we've delivered fractional ownership solutions tailored to Western U.S. travelers.
Helping our customers soar since 1987
With nearly 4 decades of aviation expertise based at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, we set the standard for fractional aircraft ownership programs serving San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Southern California, and the Western U.S.
Largest Fleet in the Western US
We guarantee availability through the 2nd largest King Air 350 Fleet in the US — soon to be #1
10+ Years Avg Customer Tenure
With dependability being one of our concrete mottos, our customers stick with us for decades.
Family Owned for Nearly 40 years
Personalized service and lasting trust—when you join our fractional program, you join our family.
San Diego’s Gateway to Private Aviation
Our King Air 350 fractional program connects San Diego business leaders and travelers to the destinations that matter most. Enjoy seamless access to the destinations below.
Southern California
Orange County (SNA)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Santa Barbara (KSBA)
San Luis Obispo (KSBP)
Monterey (KMRY)
Northern California
Napa Valley (KAPC)
Sonoma (KSTS)
San Francisco (KSFO)
Lake Tahoe / Truckee, CA (KTVL/KTRK)
San Jose (KSJC)
Desert & Mountain
Scottsdale (KSDL)
Telluride, CO (KTEX)
Mammoth Lakes, CA (KMMH)
Jackson Hole, WY (KJAC)
Aspen, CO (KASE)
Western US Destinations
Las Vegas (KLAS) • Phoenix (KPHX) • Coeur d'Alene (KCOE) • Bozeman (KBZN) • Sun Valley (KSUN) • Salt Lake City (KSLC) • Bend (KBDN) • Bandon Dunes (KOTH) • Seattle (KBFI) • Vail (KEGE) + More
Why choose us?
We’d love you to be part of the West Coast Aviation family. Here are a few reasons our Fractional program stands out from the rest...
Nearly 40 Years of Aviation Excellence
Having been a family owned business for nearly four decades, our customers have an average tenure rate of 10+ years.
Textron Approved Part 145 Repair Station
This designation isn’t just handed out—it signifies that we provide some of the best in-house maintenance for our fleet.
The Largest King Air Fleet in the Western US
Our extensive fleet of King Airs ensures we’ll always have a reliable backup ready for your San Diego, California and Western US travel needs.
Pet Friendly
We love our pets, and welcome yours on all flights. Bring along your family pet at no additional cost.
Guaranteed Availability, Minimum Notice
Guaranteed availability in as little as 48 hours means you’ll be on your flight in just a couple days.
Pause or Exit the Program Anytime
That’s right, we stand by our service and you can exit or simply pause the program anytime you want, with no penalty.
Rollover Hours
Up to 25 unused hours can be rolled over to the next year or borrow 25 hours from the preceding year at no addition cost.
No Reposition Cost
With our Fractional Program, you only pay for the time you are on the plane.
Jet Access
You’ll also enjoy access to our jet fleet for larger missions when needed—available at an exclusive rate.
“We have been shares members for over 20 years of flying with WCAS. Their planes, their pilots and their service have been EXCEPTIONAL! Thankful for help and also for their safety record.”
—Tom & Kathy, Fractional owner
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fractional Ownership allows you to purchase a share of an aircraft just like owning a timeshare without the full cost or burden of sole ownership. Each share corresponds to a set number of annual flight hours (for example, a 1/16th share provides approximately 37 hours per year).
At West Coast Aviation Services (WCAS), your share gives you guaranteed access to our King Air 350/360 fleet, managed entirely in-house. You simply schedule flights when you need them we take care of the rest, including pilots, maintenance, insurance, and logistics.
Each owner pays:
Initial Investment: A one-time equity purchase securing your ownership share.
Monthly Management Fee: Covers all fixed costs—pilots, maintenance, hangar, and insurance.
Hourly Rate: You only pay for the time onboard. No repositioning or hidden fees.
It’s real ownership—backed by professional management, flexible access, and complete cost transparency.
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Fractional ownership is designed for individuals or businesses who:
Fly 25–150 hours per year and want consistent, reliable access to a private aircraft.
Are looking for a turnkey operation for a private aircraft. You only need to worry about where your next destination will be.
Want the benefits of aircraft ownership (including potential bonus depreciation) without managing operations.
Prioritize time savings, safety, and service consistency over the unpredictability of charter.
Prefer a flexible, lower-commitment alternative to full ownership or long-term jet card contracts.
Typical owners include business executives, entrepreneurs, and families who want the ability to travel freely throughout California and the Western U.S. on their schedule.
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Absolutely not. That’s one of the benefits to the Fractional program. We are responsible for the logistics and costs associated picking you up. The only thing you need to worry about is where your next adventure will be.
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WCAS offers a unique blend of experience, transparency, and local focus. What makes our program stand out:
Largest King Air Fleet in the Western U.S.: Over 15 King Air 350/360s ready for your next adventure.
No Repositioning Fees: meaning you only pay for your flight time, not ferry time.
In-House Expertise: WCAS is a Textron Authorized Service Center, Part 145 Repair Station with factory-trained technicians and full in-house maintenance for the fleet.
Experienced Crews: While the King Air 350 is technically a single-pilot aircraft we always staff our planes with duel crew, trained at Flight Safety International. Our pilots are full-time WCAS employees trained to the highest standards in both safety and service.
Flexible Exit & Upgrade Options: No long-term lock-ins. You can pause, sell, or upgrade your share without penalty.
Family-Owned Since 1987: Decades of trust, integrity, and personalized service across every aspect of ownership.
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Our Fractional program starts at $375K based on 37.5 hours/year. For a lower buy-in check out our no commitment, Gateway Flight Card.
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Unlike our competitors, we offer an open ended agreement. Our agreements are built on a 5-year term to lock in pricing but you are free to exit or even pause the program as you need. We take pride in our service and do not want to lock you into something you are not comfortable with.
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Our fractional program is tailored to members that fly within the Western U.S. Our primary service area (PSA) is a 900NM range based from John Wayne Airport (KSNA). Here are some common destinations our members fly to:
Aspen, CO (KASE)
Bandon Dunes, OR (KOTH)
Bend, OR (KBDN)
Bozeman, MT (KBZN)
Carson City, NV (KCXP)
Coeur d’Alene, ID (KCOE)
Fresno, CA (KFAT)
Jackson Hole, WY (KJAC)
Lake Tahoe, CA (KTVL)
Las Vegas, NV (KLAS)
Mammoth Lakes, CA (KMMH)
Monterey, CA (KMRY)
Napa, CA (KAPC)
Palm Springs, CA (KPSP)
Phoenix, AZ (KPHX)
Reno, NV (KRNO)
Salt Lake City, UT (KSLC)
San Francisco, CA (KSFO)
San Luis Obispo, CA (KSBP)
Santa Barbara, CA (KSBA)
Scottsdale, AZ (KSDL)
Seattle, WA (KBFI)
Sonoma, CA (KSTS)
Sun Valley, ID (KSUN)
Telluride, CO (KTEX)
Truckee, CA (KTRK)
Tucson, AZ (KTUS)
Vail, CO (KEGE)
Let’s get you on that plane!
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