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Very Light Jet

The smallest, most affordable jets — jet speed and comfort for a small party on short trips.

Very Light Jet private charter aircraft
Embraer Phenom 100 · photo: Greg Goebel, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Typical seats
4-6
Typical cruise
360 kt
Typical range
~1,000 nm
Hourly rate (est)
$1,800$3,200

Class-typical figures for planning, not a specific model's spec sheet — range and speed vary by model, load, and conditions.

Very light jets (VLJs) are the entry point to jet travel — real jet speed and altitude in the smallest, most economical airframe. They seat a small group, usually four to five in comfort, and are built for shorter sectors where their range and cabin size are a perfect match rather than a limitation.

What it's like

You get the smooth, high, fast ride of a jet — above most weather, quicker than a turboprop — in a cabin sized for a small party and light luggage. It is the natural step up for someone who wants jet speed without a light jet's cost, on trips where a bigger cabin isn't needed.

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