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Gulfstream G280

A super midsize jet suits the Boca Raton client who wants coast-to-coast range without stepping up to a heavy jet.

Gulfstream Aerospace introduced the Gulfstream G280 in 2012. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 8 to 10 passengers, cruises at 459 knots, tops out at 45,000 feet, covers 3,600 nautical miles and holds 154 cubic feet of baggage.

Gulfstream G280 super midsize jet private aircraft for Boca Raton jet charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Super Midsize Jet
  • Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
  • Year introduced: 2012
  • Seating: 8 to 10
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: 3,600 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 459 knots
  • Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
  • Length: 66.8 feet
  • Wingspan: 63 feet
  • Height: 21.3 feet
  • Baggage volume: 154 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Gulfstream G280 Fits Boca Raton

These leave from Boca Raton Airport (KBCT), Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) or Miami-Opa Locka Executive (KOPF) depending on the day and on where the aircraft is starting from.

A published range of 3,600 nautical miles brings Cabo San Lucas, Scottsdale, Las Vegas and Los Angeles within reach of Boca Raton, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.

Winds change the answer as well. A westbound leg into a headwind eats into range, so an aircraft that flies a route nonstop in one season may need a fuel stop in another.

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 Gulfstream G280 run $6,800 to $8,800 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

As a rough guide, Boca Raton to Los Angeles is about 2,032 nautical miles, which is roughly 4.5 to 5.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.

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Contact

For a quote on a Gulfstream G280 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.