The Embraer Phenom 300 is one of the aircraft we quote most often out of Naples. It fits comfortably on the 6,600-foot main runway at Naples Municipal (APF), carries six passengers nonstop from the Northeast in a single leg, and has the short-field manners to work out of Marco Island Executive (MKY) when the trip actually ends south of Old Naples. For snowbird owners running a predictable November-to-April pattern between a primary residence in the Northeast or Midwest and a second home in Port Royal, Pelican Bay, or Grey Oaks, the Phenom 300 sits in the range-to-cost sweet spot better than almost anything else in the super light category.
Embraer certified the type in 2009 and it has led GAMA light-class deliveries in most years since 2013. The airframe, EMB-505, is a clean-sheet super light with an enclosed lavatory, a BMW Group DesignworksUSA cabin, and Prodigy Touch avionics on later builds. What clients notice on the first Naples flight is the cabin altitude, 6,600 feet at FL450, and the fact that six adults do not feel packed in the way older light-class aircraft (Beechjet 400A, Citation Bravo) had them feeling.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2009
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,971 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 453 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.3 feet
- Wingspan: 52.2 feet
- Height: 16.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 76 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Phenom 300 Fits Naples
APF works well for the Phenom 300 in ways it does not for a Falcon 8X or Global 7500. Runway 5/23 at 6,600 feet is inside the type’s normal takeoff and landing envelope even out of a warm Naples afternoon, so operators do not run weight-limit trade studies the way they do for heavy iron. That means the type can consistently pick up passengers at APF rather than diverting to Southwest Florida International (RSW) in Fort Myers, which matters in season when the drive from RSW to Port Royal can stretch to 90 minutes on I-75 and Tamiami Trail.
Check out this quick walkthrough we made for our YouTube channel
The 1,971 nautical mile book range covers the routes that anchor Naples inbound traffic: Teterboro (TEB) to APF, White Plains (HPN) to APF, Bedford (BED) to APF, and Chicago Executive (PWK) to APF all fly nonstop with reserves on a normal winter day. Same for the Toronto snowbird pattern (YYZ), which is a real Phenom 300 job with a light payload. Southbound, the Phenom 300 handles what most Naples visitors actually ask for: a 45-minute Nassau (MYNN) day trip or a 90-minute Turks and Caicos (MBPV) weekend run, both well inside range with a full cabin.
Short-field manners also open up Marco Island Executive (MKY) as a landing option when the destination is Marco proper, the Isles of Capri, or a private club in southern Collier County. Not every super light will take MKY comfortably; the Phenom 300 will.
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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)
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- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Embraer Phenom 300 run $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
On a typical TEB to APF winter leg, a Phenom 300 will bill 3.0 to 3.5 flight hours plus any repositioning; on a Nassau day trip, closer to 1.5 hours.
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Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Phenom 300 charter in or out of Naples, head to 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.