Light jets for charter
The workhorse of short-hop charter: quick, economical, and able to use small fields that bigger cabins simply cannot.
Compare the class
Every light jet we charter, side by side
Published type figures, sorted by range. Tap a name for the full page on that aircraft.
| Aircraft | Pax | Range | Cruise | Cabin | Baggage | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Beechcraft Premier I / IABeechcraft · 2001 | 6 max 7 | 830 nm | 454 kt | 5.4 ft 13.5 ft long | — | on request |
 Cessna Citation II / II SPCessna · 1978 | 7 max 8 | 1,159 nm | 385 kt | — | — | on request |
 Cessna Citation I / I SPCessna · 1976 | 5 max 5 | 1,328 nm | 357 kt | — | — | on request |
 Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XPBeechcraft · 1986 | 8 max 9 | 1,351 nm | 450 kt | — | — | on request |
 Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400AHawker Beechcraft · 1986 | 6 max 8 | 1,519 nm | 450 kt | 4.8 ft 15.5 ft long | 53 cu ft | $2,700 to $3,500 |
 Cessna Citation CJ2+Cessna · 2006 | 6 max 8 | 1,613 nm | 418 kt | 4.75 ft 13.6 ft long | 65 cu ft | $2,800 to $3,600 |
 Learjet 31ALearjet · 1990 | 7 max 8 | 1,631 nm | 448 kt | — | — | on request |
 Dassault Falcon 10 / 100Dassault · 1973 | 6 max 7 | 1,920 nm | 492 kt | — | — | on request |
 Cessna Citation V / Ultra / EncoreCessna · 1987 | 8 max 11 | 1,960 nm | 425 kt | — | — | on request |
 Learjet 45 / 45XRLearjet · 1998 | 8 max 9 | 1,968 nm | 445 kt | 4.9 ft | — | on request |
 Cessna Citation S/IICessna · 1984 | 7 max 8 | 1,998 nm | 403 kt | — | — | on request |
 Pilatus PC-24Pilatus · 2018 | 8 max 11 | 2,000 nm | 440 kt | 5.1 ft 23.0 ft long | 90 cu ft | $3,800 to $4,800 |
 Nextant 400XT / 400XTiNextant Aerospace · 2011 | 6 max 9 | 2,005 nm | 460 kt | — | — | on request |
 Embraer Phenom 300EEmbraer · 2009 | 7 max 10 | 2,010 nm | 453 kt | 4.9 ft 17.2 ft long | 84 cu ft | $3,400 to $4,400 |
 Cessna Citation CJ3+Cessna · 2014 | 7 max 9 | 2,040 nm | 416 kt | 4.75 ft 15.7 ft long | 65 cu ft | $3,000 to $3,900 |
 Bombardier Learjet 75Bombardier · 2013 | 8 max 9 | 2,040 nm | 465 kt | 4.9 ft 19.8 ft long | 65 cu ft | $3,600 to $4,600 |
 Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2Cessna · 2010 | 7 max 10 | 2,165 nm | 451 kt | 4.75 ft 17.3 ft long | 77 cu ft | $3,300 to $4,300 |
 Learjet 35ALearjet · 1976 | 7 max 8 | 2,423 nm | 418 kt | — | — | on request |
Hourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Where they can go
Runway reality for light jets
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 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.
Other classes
Not sure this is the right size?
Dispatch will tell you honestly if a smaller cabin does the job for less.
Good to know
Light jets charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a light jet?
Across the 7 aircraft in this class we hold rate data for, typical US charter rates run $2,700–$4,800 per flight hour. The Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400A is the entry point at about $2,700/hr. These are market estimates for comparison, not quotes — the trip-specific total depends on your route, dates and positioning, and dispatch sends it after current availability is checked.
How far can light jets fly?
830–2,423 nautical miles depending on the type. The longest-legged here is the Learjet 35A at 2,423 nm. Real range drops with headwind, a full cabin and hot or high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
How many passengers do light jets carry?
5–8 in normal charter layouts. Baggage is usually the real constraint before seats. Across the types we hold baggage figures for, this class carries 53–90 cubic feet. The roomiest cabin here is the Pilatus PC-24 at 23.0 ft.
Which airports can light jets use?
This class typically needs around 4,500 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability changes with the aircraft, temperature, field elevation and payload, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
What is the difference between light jets and the next class up?
Cabin volume and range, mostly — and the hourly rate that comes with them. A bigger cabin buys you stand-up height, a proper lavatory and longer legs without a fuel stop. If your route is short and the group is small, paying for the bigger cabin buys comfort rather than capability, and dispatch will say so.
Price a light jet on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.