The Gulfstream G280 is the newest super midsize regularly working in and out of South Florida, and it is what we quote when a Palm Beach client wants the longest legs the category can fly. At 3,600 nautical miles it handles KDJT to Seattle or Los Angeles nonstop with 8 to 10 aboard.
Gulfstream certified the G280 in 2012 as the successor to the G200, with Honeywell HTF7250G engines and a new wing. Range is 3,600 nautical miles at a 459 knot normal cruise, and the type is approved for steep-approach operations at airports such as London City. The cabin seats 8 to 10 with a full galley and an aft lavatory. Full specifications for the Gulfstream G280 are published by Gulfstream Aerospace.
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 Palm Beach
Transcontinental nonstop in both directions. Palm Beach to Los Angeles is straightforward in most aircraft in this class, but the return leg into a winter headwind is where the G280’s range margin shows up and a fuel stop in Texas disappears from the itinerary.
Runway numbers that suit Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) on a typical domestic leg. For a Boca-based family office, that is a short drive to the aircraft instead of half an hour up I-95 to West Palm Beach.
Caribbean legs with the cabin full. MWCR and MBPV are comfortable from KDJT with 8 aboard and fuel for a diversion, which matters in summer when afternoon storms sit over the islands.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
$6,800 to $8,800 per hour. The G280 sits at the top of the super midsize band, so we usually quote it next to a Challenger 350 and let the client weigh the cabin against the number.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G280 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.