Among the most often used aircraft, light jets are a perfect choice for family or business travel to destinations within a few hours away. Designed for shorter, regional flights of up to 2,500 nautical miles, this luxury aircraft provides the speed and comfort for up to 6 to 8 passengers looking for a quick day trip or a business meeting in a nearby city.
Many light jet aircraft come with sleek design, high-end business and entertainment amenities, and enough space to store golf clubs for a quick getaway. These jets provide speed and comfort for 6 to 8 passengers and are perfect for landing in small airports.
Hawker 400XP
- Capacity: up to 8 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W): 4.8 ft/4.9 ft
- Cruise Speed: 414 mph
- Range: 1,600 nm
Citation CJ III
- Capacity: up to 9 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W): 4.75 ft/4.83 ft
- Cruise Speed: 416 ktas
- Range: 1,875 nm
Phenom 300
- Capacity: up to 8 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.11 ft/5.1 ft/17.2 ft
- Cruise Speed: 598 mph
- Range: 1,971 nm
Phenom 100E
- Capacity: up to 6 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.11 ft/5.1 ft/11 ft
- Cruise Speed: 537 mph
- Range: 1,178 nm
Citation M2
- Capacity: 7 (std config)
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 57 in/58 in/11 ft
- Cruise Speed: 464 mph
- Range: 1,550 nm
Citation CJ3+
- Capacity: 9 (std config)
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 57 in/58 in/15.8 ft
- Cruise Speed: 478 mph
- Range: 2,040 nm
Cessna Citation CJ4
- Capacity: up to 10 passengers (std configuration)
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 57 in/58 in/17.4 ft
- Cruise Speed: 519 mph
- Range: 2,165 nm
Learjet 75
- Capacity: up to 9 passengers (std configuration)
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.11 ft/5.1 ft/19.10 ft
- Cruise Speed: 621 mph
- Range: 2,040 nm
Embraer Phenom 300E
- Capacity: up to 8 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.9 ft/ 17.1 ft/ 17.1 ft
- Cruise Speed: 453 kt|839 km/h
- Range: 1,971 nm|3,650 km
Eclipse 500
- Capacity: up to 5 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.1 ft/ 4.6 ft/ 12.3 ft
- Cruise Speed: 426 mph
- Range: 1,125 nm
Cessna Citation Bravo
- Capacity: up to 8 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4 ft/ 4 ft/ 16 ft
- Cruise Speed: 537 mph | Mach 0.70
- Range: 1,495 nmi
Learjet 40
- Capacity: up to 7 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.90 ft/ 5.10 ft/ 17.70 ft
- Cruise Speed: 457 KTAS
- Range: 1,692 nm
Eclipse 550
- Capacity: up to 6 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.17 ft/ 4.66 ft/ 12.34 ft
- Cruise Speed: 369 ktas
- Range: 1,125 nm
Vision Jet
- Capacity: up to 7 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.07 ft/ 5.12 ft/ 11.50 ft
- Cruise Speed: 311 ktas
- Range: 1,200 nm
Diamond D-Jet
- Capacity: up to 5 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.8 ft/ 4.8 ft/ 11.6 ft
- Cruise Speed: 315 ktas
- Range: 1,553 nm
Beechcraft Premier 1A
- Capacity: up to 6 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 5.5 ft/ 5.5 ft/ 13.5 ft
- Cruise Speed: 451 ktas
- Range: 1,131 nm
Citation Encore
- Capacity: up to 8 pax
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.8 ft/ 4.7 ft/ 17.3 ft
- Cruise Speed: 493 MPH
- Range: 1,600 nm
Pilatus PC-24
- Capacity: up to 11
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 5.1 ft/ 5.5 ft/ 17.0 ft
- Cruise Speed: 440 kts
- Range: 2.000 nm
Learjet 31
- Capacity: up to 8
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.4 ft/ 4.11 ft/ 12.11 ft
- Cruise Speed: 462 kts
- Range: 1631 nm
Learjet 35
- Capacity: up to 8
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.3 ft/ 4.9 ft/ 12.9 ft
- Cruise Speed: 542 mph
- Range: 2,874 nmi
Beechcraft Premier 1
- Capacity: up to 8
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.4 ft/ 4.11 ft/ 12.11 ft
- Cruise Speed: 462 kts
- Range: 1631 nm
Citation II
- Capacity: up to 8
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.7 ft/ 4.8 ft/ 15.8 ft
- Cruise Speed: 400 kts
- Range: 1584 mi
Learjet 55
- Capacity: up to 7
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 5.7 ft/ 5.9 ft/ 16.7 ft
- Cruise Speed: 455 kts
- Range: 2000 mi
Citation Mustang
- Capacity: up to 5
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.6 ft/ 4.7 ft/ 9.9 ft
- Cruise Speed: 340 ktas
- Range: 1,200 nm
Citation CJ1
- Capacity: up to 6
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.7 ft/ 4.8 ft/ 11 ft
- Cruise Speed: 434 mph
- Range: 1,050 nm
Westwind II
- Capacity: up to 8 passengers
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.8 ft/4.7 ft/15.5 ft
- Cruise Speed: 468 mph
- Range: 2,933 mi
Beechjet 400A
- Capacity: up to 8 passengers
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.8 ft/4.9 ft/15.5 ft
- Cruise Speed: 434 kts
- Range: 1500 mi
Citation V
- Capacity: up to 8 passengers
- Cabin Size (H/W/L): 4.9 ft/4.8 ft/17.3 ft
- Cruise Speed: 430 kts
- Range: 1900 mi
Light jets are the most optimal for business trips or day trips among the popular models on the air charter market. It is an ultra-light and jet type with a high cruising speed that is great for distances up to 2,500 nautical miles and carrying under eight passengers. The aircraft type is also considered the lightest single-pilot jet in existence.
The light jet’s category is a relatively new segment in business aviation, and the interiors are often compared to the most luxurious modern sports car interiors. The aircraft is equipped with high-tech avionics and additional safety features not found on larger aircraft. Moreover, the speed of light-engine airplanes makes them perfect when time is of the essence, and their size makes them very cost-effective. Compared to others, the light private jet has low operating costs and land at airports with very short runways. Inside the light jet charter, there are all the amenities customers need during the flight. Furthermore, some models have a toilet in the back, a sink, and a lockable door.