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Light jet charter

The volume workhorse of North American charter. Two to three hours of comfortable range, jet speed into short runways, and the lowest cost per seat-mile that still gets you a private cabin and an enclosed lavatory.

Aircraft

The light jets people actually fly.

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Embraer Phenom 300E Most chartered
Embraer

Phenom 300E

The best-selling light jet in the world, and the one most South Florida operators put on the line. Fast, quiet, and genuinely comfortable for a full four hours.

Pax
7 seats
Range
1,750 nm
Runway
3,700 ft
Enclosed lav Wi-Fi common Newest cabin
Market band $4,600 – 6,200 / hr
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Cessna Citation CJ3+ Operator favourite
Cessna

Citation CJ3+

The efficiency benchmark. Lands almost anywhere a King Air can, burns less than its rivals, and holds its schedule in weather.

Pax
6 – 7 seats
Range
1,800 nm
Runway
3,180 ft
Short-field king Enclosed lav Low fuel burn
Market band $4,200 – 5,600 / hr
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Learjet Learjet 75 Liberty Fastest in class
Learjet

Learjet 75 Liberty

Still the quickest way to cover 1,500 nm in this class. Narrower cabin than the Phenom, but it wins on block time and holds altitude in a crowd.

Pax
6 seats
Range
1,750 nm
Runway
4,440 ft
Flat floor Fastest block time Enclosed lav
Market band $4,400 – 5,800 / hr
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Hawker (Beechjet) Hawker 400XP Best value
Hawker (Beechjet)

Hawker 400XP

The widest cabin at the lowest hourly rate in the class. Older airframe, shorter legs — the right call when the trip is two hours and the budget matters.

Pax
7 seats
Range
1,300 nm
Runway
4,880 ft
Widest cabin Lowest rate Short legs
Market band $3,400 – 4,600 / hr
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Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 Entry light jet
Cessna

Citation M2 Gen2

Where jet charter starts. Two crew, four passengers, and access to strips a midsize would refuse — ideal for in-state and island hops.

Pax
4 – 5 seats
Range
1,300 nm
Runway
3,210 ft
Lowest cost Short-field Best for 4
Market band $3,300 – 4,300 / hr
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Pilatus PC-24 Most versatile
Pilatus

PC-24

The only jet in the class with a cargo door and a gravel-strip certification. Largest cabin here, and it will use a runway a Learjet has to decline.

Pax
8 seats
Range
1,700 nm
Runway
2,930 ft
Cargo door Unpaved capable Largest cabin
Market band $5,000 – 6,400 / hr
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Spec
Embraer
Phenom 300E
Cessna
Citation CJ3+
Passengers 10 max Charter: 7 seats 9 max Charter: 6 – 7 seats
Range 2,010 nm Charter: 1,750 nm 2,040 nm Charter: 1,800 nm
Cruise speed 464 kt Charter: 440 kt 416 kt Charter: 400 kt
Baggage 84 cu ft Charter: 5 – 6 bags 65 cu ft Charter: 4 – 5 bags
Cabin height × width 4 ft 11 in × 5 ft 2 in Charter: Stand-stooped, 17 ft 2 in long 4 ft 9 in × 4 ft 10 in Charter: 15 ft 8 in long
Runway required 3,700 ft Charter: 4,200 ft wet 3,180 ft Charter: 3,600 ft wet
Lavatory Enclosed, aft Enclosed, aft (belted)
Flight attendant Not typical Not typical
Wi-Fi Most tails Many tails
Pets Cabin, operator approval Cabin, operator approval
Typical routes FLL → Teterboro · Naples → Nashville · FLL → Providenciales FLL → Atlanta · FLL → Nassau · Naples → Charleston
Market rate band $4,600 – 6,200 / hr $4,200 – 5,600 / hr

Manufacturer figures are published maximums under ideal conditions. Charter figures reflect how these aircraft are actually configured and flown — full fuel with four to five passengers, IFR reserves, and real-world runway margins. Your advisor confirms the exact tail's numbers before you sign.

Light jet questions

What clients ask before booking.

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How much luggage really fits? +

Plan on four to six soft bags in a Phenom 300E and three in an M2. Hard cases, golf bags, and ski tubes all fit, but they trade against each other — send us the list and we size the aircraft to the bags rather than surprising you at the FBO.

Is there a real lavatory? +

The Phenom 300E, CJ3+ and Learjet 75 all have an enclosed aft lavatory with a door. The Hawker 400XP and Citation M2 use a curtained aft seat. On flights over two hours we default to the enclosed options unless you tell us otherwise.

Can my dog come in the cabin? +

Yes on most tails. Dogs and cats fly in the cabin at the operator's discretion — no crate required for well-behaved animals, though we do ask for weight and breed so the crew can plan seating and cleaning turnaround.

What about catering? +

Light jets have a galley cabinet rather than a galley: ice, cold drinks, snacks, and anything you pre-order from an FBO caterer. Hot service needs a midsize or larger with a flight attendant. Tell us dietary needs at booking and it is on board before you arrive.

Will a light jet make it to Colorado nonstop? +

Usually, with a caveat. Fort Lauderdale to Aspen is about 1,540 nm — inside the book range of a Phenom 300E or CJ3+, but headwinds, hot-and-high performance, and Aspen's approach restrictions can force a fuel stop or a super-midsize. We model the actual day before quoting.

Why is the same aircraft priced differently? +

Age, interior condition, crew experience, home base, and whether the leg positions empty all move the number. That is why we show a market band, not a fixed rate — and why the quote itemises every line.

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Aircraft / Light jets

Light jet charter

The volume workhorse of North American charter. Two to three hours of comfortable range, jet speed into short runways, and the lowest cost per seat-mile that still gets you a private cabin and an enclosed lavatory.

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Aircraft

The light jets people actually fly.

Ranked by how often they appear on popularity

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Manufacturer figures are published maximums under ideal conditions. Charter figures reflect how these aircraft are actually configured and flown — full fuel with four to five passengers, IFR reserves, and real-world runway margins. Your advisor confirms the exact tail's numbers before you sign.

Light jet questions

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