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Entry-level jets for private charter

Very light and entry-level jets suit short missions where a compact cabin, efficient operating profile and access to smaller airports matter more than stand-up height or long-range capability.

7models compared
4–7published seats
Short rangemission-led fit
Trip-specificoperator-confirmed quote

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Entry-level jets, side by side

Published type figures are planning references. The actual tail, cabin, payload, runway performance and availability are confirmed for each trip.

AircraftPaxRangeCruiseCabinBaggageRate context
Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 G2Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 G2
Cirrus · 2016
4
max 6
1,275 nm305 kt4.1 ft
11.0 ft long
30 cu ft$1,900
to $2,600
Eclipse 500 / 550Eclipse 500 / 550
Eclipse Aerospace · 2006
4
max 5
1,125 nm370 kt——on request
Cessna Citation MustangCessna Citation Mustang
Cessna · 2006
4
max 5
1,150 nm340 kt4.5 ft
9.8 ft long
57 cu ft$2,100
to $2,800
Embraer Phenom 100EEmbraer Phenom 100EV
Embraer · 2008
4
max 7
1,178 nm406 kt4.9 ft
11.0 ft long
70 cu ft$2,300
to $3,100
Cessna Citation M2Cessna Citation M2 / M2 Gen2
Cessna · 2013
5
max 7
1,550 nm404 kt4.75 ft
11.0 ft long
46 cu ft$2,500
to $3,300
HondaJet HA-420 / Elite IIHondaJet HA-420 / Elite II
Honda Aircraft · 2015
4
max 6
1,547 nm422 kt4.8 ft
12.1 ft long
66 cu ft$2,600
to $3,400
Cessna Citation I / I SPCessna Citation I / I SP
Cessna · 1976
5
max 5
1,328 nm357 kt——on request

Hourly figures, where shown, are broad planning context rather than live offers. Charter pricing also depends on positioning, airports, date, crew, taxes and minimum charges.

Mission fit

When an entry-level jet makes sense.

Short regional trips

Useful when the route fits the published range and the smaller cabin is appropriate for the group and baggage.

Smaller-airport access

Some types can use shorter fields than larger cabins, subject to weather, elevation, payload and the specific aircraft.

Know the trade-offs

Cabin height, lavatory configuration, baggage volume and weather capability vary materially across this class.

Compare the type, then confirm the actual aircraft.

Send the route, date, passengers and baggage so the charter desk can check a suitable operator-confirmed option.