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Eclipse 500 / 550 charter

One of the smallest and cheapest twin jets to operate; very short legs. We quote a trip-specific total quote before you commit.

4Passengers
1,125 nmRange
370 ktCruise
41,000 ftCeiling
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Specifications

Eclipse 500 / 550 numbers that matter

Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.

Passengers

4up to 5 in a high-density layout

Range

1,125 nm1,295 statute miles

Cruise speed

370 kt426 mph

Service ceiling

41,000 ftabove most weather and airline traffic

In service since

2006Eclipse Aerospace

Hourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.

Cabin geometry

Eclipse 500 / 550 inside the dimensions

Compare the usable cabin shape, not only the passenger count. These drawings use the same audited aircraft-comparison data as our comparison tool.

Model cabin planRepresentative configuration
Eclipse 500 / 550 representative cabin plan
True-scale cross-sectionCabin width and height
Eclipse 500 / 550 true-scale cabin cross-section

Representative model layout for comparison. The actual aircraft, seating plan, galley, lavatory and furnishings vary by tail and operator; TriStar confirms the offered aircraft before booking.

Where it can actually go

Runway reality for the Eclipse 500 / 550

Published runway figures are planning context only. Suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather, field elevation and operating conditions, so the proposed airport is checked for the requested trip.

Runway needed

~3,500 fttypical balanced field, mid weight

Airport fit

Trip-specificconfirmed for the proposed aircraft and conditions

Range from New York

1,125 nmtransatlantic needs a stop
  • London — 3,000 nm — needs a fuel stop
  • Miami — 950 nm — nonstop
  • Los Angeles — 2,150 nm — needs a fuel stop

Runway requirement is typical for the class, not a manufacturer limit — temperature, elevation and payload move it, and dispatch checks the actual field for your date.

Alternatives

Other vljs we charter

Same class, different cabin and economics.

Cessna Citation MustangCessna Citation M2 / M2 Gen2Embraer Phenom 100EVHondaJet HA-420 / Elite IICirrus Vision Jet SF50 G2

Good to know

Eclipse 500 / 550 charter questions

How much does it cost to charter a Eclipse 500 / 550?

We do not publish an estimated hourly rate for the Eclipse 500 / 550: charter pricing for this type varies too much by operator, age and configuration for a single figure to be honest. Dispatch sends a trip-specific total quote for your actual route and dates, usually after current availability is checked.

How many passengers does the Eclipse 500 / 550 carry?

4 in the normal charter layout and up to 5 in a high-density configuration. Baggage volume varies by configuration on this type — dispatch checks the actual aircraft before confirming.

How far can the Eclipse 500 / 550 fly?

1,125 nautical miles (1,295 statute miles) at a 370 kt cruise. Real range drops with headwind, full seats and hot high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.

Which airports can the Eclipse 500 / 550 use?

As a vlj it typically needs about 3,500 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather and field conditions, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.

Price a Eclipse 500 / 550 on your route

Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.

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