What can you bring on a private jet?

The usual answer is “more than on an airline”, and that is true as far as it goes. Most charter passengers do not pass through a TSA checkpoint, so the airline-style screening limits do not apply. What still applies are the federal rules on board a charter aircraft, the hazardous-materials rules, and the operator’s own policy.

What can you bring on a private jet?

Most personal belongings, with five exceptions that are set by federal rules rather than the operator’s taste:

Item	What the rule says	What to do
Alcohol	No one may drink alcohol on board unless the operator has served it (14 CFR 135.121)	Ask the operator to take your bottle and serve it
Firearms	No one may carry a deadly or dangerous weapon on or about their person, except officials and people the operator authorises (14 CFR 135.119)	Tell the broker at booking; unloaded, in baggage, with the operator’s agreement
Ammunition	Small arms ammunition for personal use in checked baggage only, securely boxed (49 CFR 175.10(a)(8))	Pack it in boxes made for ammunition
Cannabis	No one may knowingly operate an aircraft carrying marijuana unless federal or state law authorises it (14 CFR 91.19)	Ask the operator first; expect a no for recreational cannabis
Spare lithium batteries	Cabin only, terminals protected, 100 Wh or less without approval (49 CFR 175.10(a)(18))	Keep power banks and spare camera batteries in your hand luggage

Is there a liquid limit on a private jet?

Not the TSA’s 3.4-ounce rule, on most charters. That limit belongs to the TSA checkpoint, and federal rules require passenger screening on private charters only for large aircraft or when passengers use a screened area, as our TSA guide explains.

The hazardous-materials rule still applies to toiletries that are themselves hazardous, such as aerosol sprays. Under 49 CFR 175.10(a)(1), each passenger may carry up to 2 kilograms or 2 litres of such medicinal and toilet articles in total, with no single container over 500 millilitres, and spray caps must be protected. Ordinary shampoo and water are not hazardous materials.

Can you drink your own alcohol on a private jet?

Yes, if the operator serves it. 14 CFR 135.121 says no person may drink any alcoholic beverage aboard unless the certificate holder operating the aircraft has served it, and the operator may not serve anyone who appears intoxicated or let them board. In practice, hand your bottle to the operator and ask the crew to pour it.

Quantities follow the hazardous-materials rule. Under 49 CFR 175.10(a)(4), drinks of 24 percent alcohol or less are not restricted, and drinks between 24 and 70 percent are limited to 5 litres per person in unopened retail packaging. Spirits stronger than 70 percent, such as 151-proof rum, are not covered by the passenger exception.

Can you bring a gun on a private jet?

Only with the operator’s agreement, and never on your person. 14 CFR 135.119 bars anyone on a charter aircraft from carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon on or about their person, concealed or not, unless they are an authorised government official or a person the operator authorises.

A firearm travelling as baggage is a matter for the operator’s policy. Tell the broker when you ask for the quote, so the operator can say yes or no before the trip is booked. Ammunition goes in checked baggage only, in boxes designed for it, under 49 CFR 175.10(a)(8). State and local gun laws apply at the airports where you land, and an international trip brings in customs and the destination country’s rules.

Can you bring cannabis on a private jet?

Ask the operator first, and expect a no for recreational cannabis. Under 14 CFR 91.19, no one may operate a civil aircraft in the United States knowing that marijuana is on board, unless the carriage is authorised by or under a federal or state statute or agency. The operator and the pilot carry that risk, so they decide.

Federal law is in motion. On April 23, 2026, the Justice Department placed FDA-approved marijuana products and marijuana products regulated by a state medical marijuana license in Schedule III, and it said the DEA would hold a hearing beginning June 29, 2026 on rescheduling marijuana more broadly. Schedule III is still a controlled substance. Check with the operator for your specific case.

Can you smoke or vape on a private jet?

Sometimes, if the operator allows it. The Department of Transportation’s ban in 14 CFR 252.4 covers scheduled flights and most other passenger flights, but it exempts single entity charters and on-demand air taxi flights where a flight attendant is not a required crew member. Part 252 counts e-cigarettes as smoking.

Even where the ban does not apply, 14 CFR 135.127 forbids smoking while the No Smoking sign is on, which includes taxi, takeoff and landing, and in the lavatory at any time. The operator sets its own policy, so ask before you light anything.

What about batteries, drones and electronics?

Phones, laptops and cameras can go anywhere, but spare lithium batteries must travel in the cabin. Under 49 CFR 175.10(a)(18), each spare battery must have its terminals protected, a lithium-ion battery may not exceed 100 watt-hours, and with the operator’s approval a passenger may carry up to two spares between 100 and 160 watt-hours. A device in a bag in the hold must be switched off completely, not asleep.

Drone batteries and large power banks are the ones to mention when you book.

What else should you tell the broker before the flight?

Anything heavy, long, living or regulated:

1. Pets, which need the operator’s agreement and, abroad, paperwork with a clock on it. See flying with pets.
2. Sports gear, which can decide the aircraft. See how much luggage you can bring.
3. Firearms, cannabis or anything in the table above.
4. Medical equipment, such as an oxygen concentrator or a CPAP machine, which may need the operator’s approval for its batteries. See flying private with medical needs.
5. Cash or goods for an international trip, which customs may need to see. See flying private internationally.

If you are not sure whether something can come, call +1 (862) 485-3510 or request a quote and list it in the notes. The operator answers before you book, not at the aircraft door.

Sources

• 14 CFR 135.119, Prohibition against carriage of weapons (eCFR, Title 14)
• 14 CFR 135.121, Alcoholic beverages (eCFR, Title 14)
• 14 CFR 135.127, Passenger information requirements and smoking prohibitions (eCFR, Title 14)
• 14 CFR 91.19, Carriage of narcotic drugs, marihuana, and depressant or stimulant drugs (eCFR, Title 14)
• 14 CFR 252.3 and 252.4, Smoking aboard aircraft: definitions and the ban for air carriers (eCFR, Title 14)
• 49 CFR 175.10, Hazardous materials carried by passengers: exceptions (eCFR, Title 49)
• US Department of Justice: FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana placed in Schedule III (April 23, 2026)
• US Customs and Border Protection: money and other monetary instruments