The Premier 1A has the widest cabin of any light jet, which is why it comes up so often for Palm Beach clients who fly four or five people regularly and want elbow room on a two-hour leg. Roughly 1,430 nautical miles of range out of KDJT and 451 knots of cruise.
Beechcraft built the Premier with a composite fuselage, which allowed a wider cabin without the weight penalty of aluminum, on Williams FJ44-2A turbofans. Six seats, roughly 1,430 nautical miles of range and 451 knots of cruise. The type is certified for single-pilot operation, and its baggage compartment is small for the cabin size, which is worth knowing before a season arrival with a family’s luggage. 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)
- Year introduced: 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 Palm Beach
The Boca and Delray commute. KBCT to Teterboro at roughly 900 nautical miles is a normal day for a Premier with three or four aboard. Put six in the seats and a week of luggage in the back and the operator will want to talk about weight before the day.
Island hops. Freeport at roughly 75 nautical miles, Marsh Harbour at roughly 160 and Nassau at roughly 175 are short enough that the Premier’s wide seats matter more to the passengers than its range does.
Day trips inside Florida and the near Southeast. Orlando at roughly 125 nautical miles, Tampa at roughly 150, Jacksonville at roughly 245 and Savannah at roughly 330 all work out of KDJT, Boca Raton or Witham Field at Stuart, with the aircraft home the same evening.
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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 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Expect $3,400 to $4,600 per hour as of 9/2026. The Premier prices close to a CJ2 and trades baggage volume for cabin width, so match it to how your group actually packs.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Premier 1A 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 Beechcraft unless noted otherwise.