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Aircraft Categories

Aircraft we charter

Velaire is an air charter broker — we don't own aircraft. Every flight is arranged on an operator holding a current FAA Part 135 certificate and an ARGUS or Wyvern safety rating, matched to your mission by a dedicated broker.

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Light Jet

Typical models: Phenom 300 · Citation CJ3 · Learjet 75

Light jets move the experience upward with greater speed and a more refined cabin, accommodating six to eight passengers. Traveling approximately 1,200 nautical miles with a full passenger load, this category is often a smart fit for those who want jet performance while maintaining a highly disciplined trip budget.

6–8

passengers

3 hrs

up to 1,200 nm with full load

4'9" cabin

cabin

Teterboro → Naples Van Nuys → Las Vegas
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Super-Light Jet

Typical models: Citation CJ4 · Pilatus PC-24 · Phenom 300E

Super-light jets bridge the gap between light and midsize categories, seating six to nine passengers with a real-world range near 1,600 nautical miles once passengers, luggage, and winds are accounted for. With wider cabins and near-midsize comfort at lighter-jet economics, this category is a favorite for flights like Teterboro to Miami or Dallas to Chicago.

6–9

passengers

4 hrs

up to 1,600 nm with full load

4'9" cabin

cabin

Teterboro → Miami Dallas → Chicago
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Midsize Jet

Typical models: Learjet 60 · Citation Excel/XLS · Hawker 800XP

Most requested

Our most-quoted aircraft. The Learjet 60 pairs legendary Learjet speed with a stand-up cabin for seven to nine passengers on real-world flights up to approximately 1,900 nautical miles. It elegantly balances cabin comfort with robust domestic range — highly attractive for routes involving Chicago, Dallas, Miami, or New York.

7–9

passengers

4.5 hrs

up to 1,900 nm with full load

5'9" stand-up cabin

cabin

Teterboro → West Palm Beach Chicago → Aspen
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Super-Midsize

Typical models: Challenger 350 · Citation Longitude · Falcon 50

Super-midsize jets seat eight to ten passengers for journeys up to 4,000 nautical miles. They feature stand-up cabins, stronger nonstop transcontinental capability, and a noticeably more spacious onboard environment. For Los Angeles to New York flying or other coast-to-coast itineraries, this is frequently the category that delivers an ideal blend of reach and premium comfort.

8–10

passengers

7 hrs

up to 4,000 nm

6'0" flat floor

cabin

Los Angeles → New York Seattle → Miami
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Heavy Jet

Typical models: Gulfstream G550 · Global 6000 · Falcon 8X

Heavy jets enter the picture when passenger counts of ten to sixteen, heavier baggage needs, or longer route profiles require more interior volume. Flying up to approximately 5,500 nautical miles, this category presents a highly refined solution for extended domestic sectors as well as many prestigious international itineraries.

10–16

passengers

11 hrs

up to 5,500 nm

6'2" cabin · full galley

cabin

New York → London Los Angeles → Tokyo
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Ultra-Long Range

Typical models: Gulfstream G650 · Global 7500 · Falcon 10X

Ultra-long-range aircraft sit at the pinnacle of the charter market. Seating twelve to nineteen passengers, these remarkable jets are built for nonstop global missions exceeding 6,000 nautical miles. For clients seeking maximum capability accompanied by expansive VIP cabins, this represents the premium end of private jet charter.

12–19

passengers

13+ hrs

6,000+ nm nonstop

6'4" VIP cabin

cabin

New York → Dubai Los Angeles → Sydney

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CategoryPassengersRangeCruise SpeedBest For
Light Jet

$4,000 – $6,000 / hr

6–8 up to 1,200 nm with full load up to 400 ktsShort regional hops on a disciplined budget
Super-Light Jet

$5,000 – $7,000 / hr

6–9 up to 1,600 nm with full load up to 420 ktsCoast-to-coast Florida / Texas style routes with light-jet economics
Midsize Jet

$7,000 – $9,500 / hr

7–9 up to 1,900 nm with full load up to 460 ktsStand-up comfort on domestic missions — our most-quoted category
Super-Midsize

$9,500 – $12,000 / hr

8–10 up to 4,000 nm up to 480 ktsCoast-to-coast nonstop reach with extra cabin space
Heavy Jet

$10,000 – $16,000+ / hr

10–16 up to 5,500 nm up to 520 ktsLarge parties, heavy baggage, and international sectors
Ultra-Long Range

$13,000 – $21,000+ / hr

12–19 6,000+ nm nonstop up to 520 ktsNonstop global missions with a full VIP cabin

Hourly rates are indicative starting ranges, excluding taxes and fees.

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