Light jets are the workhorses of Boca Raton charter, and they cover most of what leaves this coast in a given week.
Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft) built the Premier 1A between 2001 and 2013. It is flown by a crew of 1 to 2. The type carries 6 passengers, cruises at 451 knots, tops out at 41,000 feet, covers 1,430 nautical miles and holds 77 cubic feet of baggage. Every Premier 1A we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Years produced: 2001-2013
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,430 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 451 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 46 feet
- Wingspan: 44.5 feet
- Height: 15.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Premier 1A Fits Boca Raton
Most Boca Raton light jet 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. For the southern side of the region, Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) is frequently closer.
A published range of 1,430 nautical miles brings New York, Dallas, Chicago and Boston 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.
- 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 Premier 1A run $3,400 to $4,600 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Boca Raton to Boston is about 1,059 nautical miles, which is about 2.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
Contact
For a quote on a Premier 1A 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.