Compare the class
Every very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 |
 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 |
 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 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 |
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 very 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
Very light jets charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a very light jet?
Across the 5 aircraft in this class we hold rate data for, typical US charter rates run $1,900–$3,400 per flight hour. The Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 G2 is the entry point at about $1,900/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 very light jets fly?
1,125–1,550 nautical miles depending on the type. The longest-legged here is the Cessna Citation M2 / M2 Gen2 at 1,550 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 very light jets carry?
4–5 in normal charter layouts. Baggage is usually the real constraint before seats. Across the types we hold baggage figures for, this class carries 30–70 cubic feet. The roomiest cabin here is the HondaJet HA-420 / Elite II at 12.1 ft.
Which airports can very light jets use?
This class typically needs around 3,500 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 very 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 very light jet on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.