Eclipse 550 Private Jet Charter
The Eclipse 550 is a very light jet seating up to 6 passengers, with a 2,084 km (1,125 nm) range and a 741 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $2,000 per hour.
Eclipse 550 overview
Eclipse Aerospace introduced the 550 in 2014. It belongs to the Very Light Jet class, powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F engines. With a 2,084 km range and seating for up to 6, it suits regional and medium-haul charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the 550 with no membership fees.
Operators list the Eclipse 550 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 Eclipse 550 business jet specifications, hourly charter rates and the routes it is actually flown on. The rest of the range is on the Eclipse Aerospace page.
How much does it cost to charter a 550?
Transparent hourly rates — crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance included.
550 specifications
Performance
- Max range
- 2,084 km / 1,125 nm
- Cruise speed
- 741 km/h / Mach 0.61
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Takeoff distance
- 2,312 ft
Engines
- Manufacturer
- Pratt & Whitney Canada
- Model
- PW610F
- Type
- Turbofan
- Count
- 2
Cabin & dimensions
- Passengers (typical)
- 4
- Passengers (max)
- 6
- Cabin length
- 12.9 ft
- Cabin height
- 4 ft
- Baggage
- 16 cu ft
Weights
- Max takeoff
- 6,000 lb
- Empty weight
- 3,849 lb
Cabin amenities
Where the Eclipse 550 Actually Flies
Observed movements from ADS-B tracking, not manufacturer claims.
Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months: we logged 7,782 movements by this type across 126 airports — about 649 a month, or 0.7% of all business aviation movements we observe.
Airports where it turns up most
Routes it works most often
Popular 550 routes
Range-feasible sectors with estimated charter cost.
Frequently asked questions
How often does the Eclipse 550 actually fly?
We tracked 7,782 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 126 airports — roughly 649 a month, or 0.7% of all business aviation movements in our data.
Where is the Eclipse 550 based most often?
The airports where this type turns up most are Farnborough, Toronto, Nice, Las Vegas. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Which routes does the Eclipse 550 fly most?
Its busiest tracked sectors are Las Vegas–Los Angeles, Farnborough–Nice, Nice–Farnborough. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
How much does it cost to charter a 550?
Charter rates for the Eclipse 550 typically run $2,000–$3,000 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
How far can the 550 fly?
The 550 has a maximum range of approximately 2,084 km (1,125 nautical miles) with 4 passengers — enough for regional and medium-haul routes.
How many passengers does the 550 seat?
The Eclipse 550 typically seats 4 passengers and up to 6 in a high-density layout, with 1 crew.
How fast is the 550?
The 550 cruises at up to 741 km/h (400 knots, Mach 0.61), with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft.
How much does a 550 cost to buy?
A pre-owned Eclipse 550 typically sells for $2,400,000–$3,000,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $1,400.
Charter the 550
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