The Challenger 600 is the original wide-cabin Canadair business jet, and in Palm Beach it is the value option for anyone who wants heavy-jet cabin space on domestic and Caribbean legs. Range of roughly 2,800 nautical miles covers the Northeast corridor, the Midwest and the islands comfortably. It will not cross the Atlantic, and it is priced accordingly.
The Challenger 600 was the first of the line, built by Canadair and powered by two Lycoming ALF 502L turbofans. It seats nine to twelve in the wide cabin that became the family’s defining feature, cruises at about 458 knots and flies roughly 2,800 nautical miles. These are older airframes, and cabin finish varies considerably depending on when each was last refurbished. Full specifications for the Challenger 600 are published by Bombardier.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Canadair (later Bombardier)
- Year introduced: 1980
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,800 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 458 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 68.4 feet
- Wingspan: 61.8 feet
- Height: 20.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 600 Fits Palm Beach
Teterboro (KTEB), Hanscom (KBED) and Chicago (KMDW) are all well inside the range from Trump International, which covers the great majority of season arrivals and departures for this market.
The Caribbean and Bahamas are easy work for the airframe. Nassau (MYNN), Providenciales (MBPV) and Grand Cayman (MWCR) are short legs, and a group of ten with luggage fits without anyone being asked to travel light.
Before we quote a specific 600, we confirm the operator’s Part 135 certification, review its safety and incident history, and confirm the pilots are qualified and current on the type. Where the operator holds an ARGUS or Wyvern audit, we reference it. That applies to every aircraft we arrange, and on a legacy airframe we would rather you hear us say it out loud.
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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 Challenger 600 run $7,000 to $9,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Challenger 600 quotes at roughly $7,000 to $9,000 per hour as of 9/2026, which is the lower end of the heavy jet market. The rate reflects the age of the airframe and the engines, not the cabin, which is the same width as the newer Challengers.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 600 charter from Palm Beach, FL, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Bombardier, Inc. unless noted otherwise.