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Private Jet Charter Aircraft

SkyAccess indexes 136 active charter aircraft across 6 categories. Browse by category to compare range, seating capacity, and operators flying each class.

  • Turboprop

    11 aircraft

    Turboprop aircraft are propeller-driven by gas turbine engines. They cruise around 250-350 knots, accept shorter and rougher runways than jets, and operate at a lower hourly cost — best for 1-2 hour regional missions and access to remote airfields jets cannot reach.

    Most flown: Beechcraft King Air 200 (5 aircraft)

  • Light Jets

    7 aircraft

    Light jets seat 4-7 passengers with a cruising range around 1,500-1,800 nautical miles. Cruise speeds run 400-450 knots. Ideal for two- to three-hour regional missions — the entry point for jet charter on most operator fleets.

    Most flown: Cessna Citation CJ3+ (2 aircraft)

  • Midsize Jets

    43 aircraft

    Midsize jets seat 7-9 passengers with a cruising range around 2,500-2,800 nautical miles. They open up coast-to-coast trips on shorter days with a stand-up cabin and full lavatory — the workhorse class of US Part 135 charter.

    Most flown: Cessna Citation XLS (12 aircraft)

  • Super Midsize Jets

    23 aircraft

Frequently asked about private jet categories

What are the six private jet categories?
Industry standard breaks private jets into six categories: turboprop (short-range, lowest cost), light jet (4-6 passengers, regional + transcontinental with stops), midsize (stand-up cabin, 6-8 passengers), super midsize (coast-to-coast non-stop), heavy jet (transcontinental and most transatlantic, 10-14 passengers), and ultra-long-range (transpacific, any-route capability). Each category has its own per-hour cost and discount profile.
Which private jet category is cheapest?
Turboprop is the most economical for short hops under 600 nautical miles. Light jets are the most popular charter category and have the densest empty-leg supply — typical empty-leg pricing $5,000-$15,000 per leg for 1-3 hour trips. Per-passenger cost drops sharply as you scale up category and group size.
Which aircraft category has the most empty leg flights?
Light jets account for roughly 46% of SkyAccess empty-leg inventory by leg count, followed by midsize (~22%), super midsize (~14%), heavy + ultra-long-range combined (~10%), and turboprop (~8%). Mix varies by corridor — coastal and ski markets see more heavy and super-midsize traffic; intra-region markets see more light jets.
How do I pick the right aircraft for my trip?
Match aircraft category to trip distance, passenger count, and baggage. Under 2 hours with 4-6 passengers: light jet. 3-4 hours with stand-up cabin needed: midsize. Coast-to-coast non-stop: super midsize. International or 7+ passengers: heavy. Transpacific or 12+ passengers: ultra long range. SkyAccess's route estimator tool surfaces the right category for any OD pair and party size.

Super midsize jets seat 8-9 passengers with a cruising range around 3,200-3,600 nautical miles. Coast-to-coast non-stop and select international routes are routine. Bigger cabin and faster cruise than midsize, lower hourly cost than heavy.

Most flown: Cessna Citation XLS+ (9 aircraft)

  • Heavy Jets

    14 aircraft

    Heavy jets seat 10-14 passengers with a cruising range around 4,000-5,000 nautical miles. Stand-up cabin with separate seating and lavatory zones; transatlantic capable on most missions.

    Most flown: Cessna Citation X (9 aircraft)

  • Ultra Long Range

    38 aircraft

    Ultra long range jets seat 12-19 passengers with a cruising range of 6,000+ nautical miles. Non-stop NY to Hong Kong / LA to Dubai is in scope. Multi-zone cabins with bedrooms and full galleys; the top of the Part 135 charter ladder.

    Most flown: Gulfstream G200 (12 aircraft)