The Westwind I is an older Israeli twinjet that still earns a place on Palm Beach quote sheets for one reason: it seats up to ten at a rate below the rest of the super light category. It carries more people than most light jets and prices under them.
Israel Aerospace Industries developed the IAI 1123 Westwind from the Aero Commander jet line, fitting two General Electric CJ610 turbofans and a stretched fuselage. It seats seven to ten passengers, cruises around 390 knots and carries 1,840 nautical miles of range. As a 1970s platform, the operator’s current standing matters more in the vetting than it would on a newer type. Every Westwind I we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)
- Year introduced: 1976-1987
- Seating: 7 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,840 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 390 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 52.3 feet
- Wingspan: 44.4 feet
- Height: 15.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 49 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Westwind I Fits Palm Beach
Ten seats is the number that keeps the Westwind I in this market. A Palm Beach group that has outgrown an eight-seat light jet but does not need a midsize cabin travels in one aircraft instead of two, and on a Bahamas or Northeast leg the per-seat economics are hard to argue with.
The 1,840-nautical-mile range reaches Teterboro at roughly 900 nautical miles, Providenciales at about 520 and San Juan at about 920 from West Palm Beach. It does not reach Denver, Aspen or the southern Caribbean nonstop, so a client with a Colorado winter trip should be looking at a Hawker 900XP instead.
On a legacy airframe the operator is where the diligence goes. We confirm current FAR Part 135 certification for the specific operator, review their safety and incident history, check ARGUS or Wyvern standing where they participate, and confirm the crew are qualified and current on the Westwind.
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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 Westwind I run $3,500 to $4,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Westwind I quotes at approximately $3,500 to $4,500 per hour as of 9/2026, the lowest rate in the Palm Beach super light category. With the cabin full, the per-seat cost is the most competitive number in the class.
Other Super Light Jets Available
The full super light jets category page lists every super light jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Westwind I 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.