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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.
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Published type figures are planning references. The actual tail, cabin, payload, runway performance and availability are confirmed for each trip.
| Aircraft | Pax | Range | Cruise | Cabin | Baggage | Rate context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 G2Cirrus · 2016 | 4 max 6 | 1,275 nm | 305 kt | 4.1 ft 11.0 ft long | 30 cu ft | $1,900 to $2,600 |
Eclipse 500 / 550Eclipse Aerospace · 2006 | 4 max 5 | 1,125 nm | 370 kt | — | — | on request |
Cessna Citation MustangCessna · 2006 | 4 max 5 | 1,150 nm | 340 kt | 4.5 ft 9.8 ft long | 57 cu ft | $2,100 to $2,800 |
Embraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer · 2008 | 4 max 7 | 1,178 nm | 406 kt | 4.9 ft 11.0 ft long | 70 cu ft | $2,300 to $3,100 |
Cessna Citation M2 / M2 Gen2Cessna · 2013 | 5 max 7 | 1,550 nm | 404 kt | 4.75 ft 11.0 ft long | 46 cu ft | $2,500 to $3,300 |
HondaJet HA-420 / Elite IIHonda Aircraft · 2015 | 4 max 6 | 1,547 nm | 422 kt | 4.8 ft 12.1 ft long | 66 cu ft | $2,600 to $3,400 |
Cessna Citation I / I SPCessna · 1976 | 5 max 5 | 1,328 nm | 357 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.
Useful when the route fits the published range and the smaller cabin is appropriate for the group and baggage.
Some types can use shorter fields than larger cabins, subject to weather, elevation, payload and the specific aircraft.
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.






