Beechcraft Premier I Private Jet Charter
The Beechcraft Premier I is a very light jet seating up to 7 passengers, with a 2,704 km (1,460 nm) range and a 978 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $3,000 per hour.
Beechcraft Premier I overview
Beechcraft introduced the Premier I in 2001. It belongs to the Very Light Jet class, powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A engines. With a 2,704 km range and seating for up to 7, it suits regional and medium-haul charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Premier I with no membership fees.
Operators list the Beechcraft Premier I as a business jet, and it is chartered the same way as any very light jet: by the flight hour, crew and insurance included. Below are the Beechcraft Premier I business jet specifications, hourly charter rates and the routes it is actually flown on. The rest of the range is on the Beechcraft page.
How much does it cost to charter a Premier I?
Transparent hourly rates — crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance included.
Premier I specifications
Performance
- Max range
- 2,704 km / 1,460 nm
- Cruise speed
- 978 km/h / Mach 0.8
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Takeoff distance
- 3,560 ft
Engines
- Manufacturer
- Pratt & Whitney Canada
- Model
- PW545A
- Type
- Turbofan
- Count
- 2
Cabin & dimensions
- Passengers (typical)
- 6
- Passengers (max)
- 7
- Cabin length
- 16.2 ft
- Cabin height
- 5.5 ft
- Baggage
- 53 cu ft
Weights
- Max takeoff
- 12,500 lb
- Empty weight
- 7,540 lb
Cabin amenities
Where the Beechcraft Premier I Actually Flies
Observed movements from ADS-B tracking, not manufacturer claims.
Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months: we logged 3,368 movements by this type across 56 airports — about 281 a month, or 0.3% of all business aviation movements we observe.
Airports where it turns up most
Routes it works most often
Popular Premier I routes
Range-feasible sectors with estimated charter cost.
Frequently asked questions
How often does the Beechcraft Premier I actually fly?
We tracked 3,368 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 56 airports — roughly 281 a month, or 0.3% of all business aviation movements in our data.
Where is the Beechcraft Premier I based most often?
The airports where this type turns up most are Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Nuremberg, Berlin. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Which routes does the Beechcraft Premier I fly most?
Its busiest tracked sectors are Las Vegas–Scottsdale, Las Vegas–Santa Ana, Prague–Bratislava. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
How much does it cost to charter a Premier I?
Charter rates for the Beechcraft Premier I typically run $3,000–$4,500 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
How far can the Premier I fly?
The Premier I has a maximum range of approximately 2,704 km (1,460 nautical miles) with 6 passengers — enough for regional and medium-haul routes.
How many passengers does the Premier I seat?
The Beechcraft Premier I typically seats 6 passengers and up to 7 in a high-density layout, with 1 crew.
How fast is the Premier I?
The Premier I cruises at up to 978 km/h (528 knots, Mach 0.8), with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft.
How much does a Premier I cost to buy?
A pre-owned Beechcraft Premier I typically sells for $2,200,000–$3,800,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $2,200.
Charter the Premier I
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