A single entity charter exists when an individual or company contracts and pays for the operation of an entire airplane (as opposed to one or two seats, or a group of seats, on an airplane). Individual passengers on single entity charters do not pay their own airfare. The individual or company that contracted for the operation of the airplane must bear the entire cost of travel and cannot sell individual seats on the aircraft. For example, when a business charters an entire aircraft to fly the executives to a meeting, the individual executives and employees do not pay for their individual seats on the aircraft.

In Utah, as in other states, single entity charters are governed by federal aviation regulations rather than state statutes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets forth rules for charter flights, including those for single entity charters, under Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. These regulations require that the entity chartering the aircraft must pay for the entire cost of the chartered flight and cannot sell individual seats. This is to distinguish between public air carriers (commercial airlines) that sell tickets to the general public and private charter operations. The charter operator must also comply with safety, maintenance, and operational standards as set by the FAA. It's important for the chartering entity to ensure that the charter company is properly licensed and adheres to these federal regulations. Failure to comply with FAA regulations can result in penalties and fines. While Utah state law does not specifically regulate single entity charters, entities operating within Utah must adhere to all applicable federal laws and regulations governing air travel.