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Falcon 20

The Falcon 20 is an older French-built twinjet that still appears on South Florida quote sheets, usually where cabin volume, a large door and a low rate matter more than a current-generation interior. Around Palm Beach it turns up on group legs to the Bahamas and the Northeast, and in special-mission and freight configurations at fields around Opa-locka and Fort Lauderdale.

Dassault built the Falcon 20 as its first business jet, with two engines, a cruise around 400 knots and 1,810 nautical miles of range. It seats 8 to 10 passengers in a cabin that is wide for its era, and many airframes were later converted with Garrett or Honeywell engines. A large number of surviving aircraft fly in cargo, calibration and special-mission roles rather than passenger charter. Full specifications for the Falcon 20 are published by Dassault Falcon.

Falcon 20 midsize jet for Palm Beach charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Midsize Jet
  • Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
  • Year introduced: 1965
  • Seating: 8 to 10
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: 1,810 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 400 knots
  • Service ceiling: 42,000 feet
  • Length: 56.3 feet
  • Wingspan: 53.5 feet
  • Height: 17.4 feet
  • Baggage volume: 60 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Falcon 20 Fits Palm Beach

Eight to ten seats at a midsize rate is the Falcon 20’s case in this market. A group heading from West Palm Beach to Nassau at about 170 nautical miles or to Marsh Harbour at about 160 fills the cabin, and per seat the number lands well below a newer aircraft with the same headcount.

The 1,810-nautical-mile range covers Teterboro at roughly 900 nautical miles and Boston at about 1,040 nonstop, which handles the Northeast pattern. It does not reach Denver or the southern Caribbean from Palm Beach, so a client who occasionally needs Aspen or Barbados should be looking at a Legacy 450 or Hawker 900XP instead.

This is a legacy airframe, so the operator is the variable we spend time on. We confirm current FAR Part 135 certification for the specific operator, review their safety and incident history, and check ARGUS or Wyvern standing where they participate. Age alone is not the disqualifier; the operator’s current standing is.

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Falcon 20 cabin for Palm Beach charter
Falcon 20 view for Palm Beach charter

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 Falcon 20 run $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

The Falcon 20 quotes at approximately $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Passenger-configured examples are scarce in South Florida, so availability rather than price is usually what decides whether it lands on your quote.

Other Midsize Jets Available

The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.

Contact

For a quote on a Falcon 20 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.