Boca Raton charter clients move up to an entry-level jet when the trip is too far for a turboprop but does not need a full cabin.
Eclipse Aviation / Eclipse Aerospace built the Eclipse 500 between 2006 and 2008. It is flown by a crew of 1 to 2. The type carries 4 to 5 passengers, cruises at 369 knots, tops out at 41,000 feet, covers 1,125 nautical miles and holds 16 cubic feet of baggage. Every Eclipse 500 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Entry-Level Jet
- Manufacturer: Eclipse Aviation / Eclipse Aerospace
- Years produced: 2006-2008
- Seating: 4 to 5
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,125 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 369 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 33.1 feet
- Wingspan: 37.9 feet
- Height: 11 feet
- Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet
Why the Eclipse 500 Fits Boca Raton
Most of these trips leave from Boca Raton Airport (KBCT), which has a tower open from seven in the morning until eleven at night and customs Thursday through Monday. If you are starting from the north end of the county, President Donald J. Trump International (KDJT) at West Palm Beach is often closer.
A published range of 1,125 nautical miles brings Nashville, Washington, Houston and Bermuda within reach of Boca Raton, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Eclipse 500 run $2,500 to $3,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Boca Raton to Bermuda is about 882 nautical miles, which is about 2.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
Contact
For a quote on a Eclipse 500 charter to or from Boca Raton, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.