Midsize Jet Charter in Danville

What a midsize jet is, and when it makes sense

Midsize covers aircraft like the Cessna Citation XLS and Latitude, the Hawker 800XP and the Learjet 60. They sit between light jets and super-midsize jets: a wider cabin, a full or near stand-up aisle on most models, an enclosed lavatory and a heated baggage hold. Range is typically around 2,000 nautical miles, which is four to five hours in the air before a fuel stop.

The short answer on when to choose one: when a light jet would force you to leave a passenger or two bags behind, or add a fuel stop, but a super-midsize is more airplane than the trip needs. A group of six executives flying Danville to Dallas, or a family of five with golf clubs heading to Florida, are typical midsize trips.

If your group is four or fewer on a short hop, a light jet or turboprop charter usually costs less. If you need true coast-to-coast range with a full cabin, we will tell you to look at super-midsize or heavy jet charter instead.

What comes with a midsize charter

Aircraft plus a two-pilot crew

Each midsize jet we quote has a captain and a first officer up front. We plan around crew duty limits so a long day does not hold up your flight home.

One all-inclusive price

The figure we quote already holds fuel, crew, landing and FBO fees, and federal excise tax. No hidden costs land on your invoice after the flight.

Priced point to point

You are billed for the legs you take. A one-way flight is never charged at round trip pricing simply because the jet has to reposition.

Cabin needs covered

Need to work in the air? We pair you with WIFI equipped aircraft. Pets allowed, so your dog can sit in the cabin with the family.

Departing from a private terminal

You leave from an FBO instead of an airline terminal. Show up 15 to 20 minutes ahead, often drive right to the aircraft, and skip security lines entirely.

Signs a midsize jet suits your trip

• Your group is six or larger

  Light jets top out around five or six seats with tight legroom. Add passengers and comfort drops, and some luggage gets left behind.

• The flight runs past two hours

  On longer legs, a lavatory with a door and a cabin you can nearly stand in make a big difference. Most light jets offer neither.

• You want to skip a fuel stop

  Fully loaded, a light jet often stops once en route to Denver or Phoenix. A midsize jet usually flies it nonstop and saves 45 minutes or more on the ground.

• You are bringing more than briefcases

  Golf bags, ski gear or a week of family luggage need a real hold. A midsize jet carries roughly double the bags of a typical light jet.

How booking a midsize flight works

1. 1

   Tell us the trip

   By phone, give us your departure, destination, dates, passenger count and rough baggage. Mention pets or a need for WiFi so we screen aircraft for them.

2. 2

   We source and price aircraft

   We check midsize jets available near your departure and compare positioning distance, crew availability and airport fees. You get an all-inclusive quote and a plain reason for the aircraft we recommend.

3. 3

   Confirm and get trip details

   Once you confirm, we send the FBO name, address and departure time, plus the tail number and aircraft type. Passenger names go to the operator for the manifest.

4. 4

   Fly

   You arrive at the FBO from Avon, Plainfield or wherever you are starting, load bags planeside and depart. Schedule changes go through one phone call to us, on demand, any hour.

What moves the price of a midsize charter

Most of a midsize charter cost is flight time, and flight time depends on distance, winds and where the aircraft starts. The rest comes from fees and scheduling. Here is what pushes the number up or down, so the quote makes sense when you see it.

Flight hours and positioning

Hourly rates apply to occupied time and, often, to the time the jet spends flying to your departure airport. A jet based nearby keeps that positioning cost low.

Overnights and crew

If the aircraft waits for you at the destination, crew hotel and per diem apply. A same-day return or a one-way with point to point pricing can avoid them.

Airport and FBO fees

Landing, ramp and handling fees vary widely. Busy airports cost more than smaller fields nearby, and we will tell you when an alternate saves money.

Season and weather

Holiday weeks and big events tighten supply. In winter, de-icing with heated glycol fluid adds a charge on cold departures.

Passenger and baggage load

A heavy cabin on a long leg can require a fuel stop on some models. We price the model that can do your trip nonstop when it is worth it.