The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is the heavy jet Naples clients ask for when they want short-field capability wrapped in wide-body space. Where the Challenger and Gulfstream heavies push margins at APF on hot days, the 2000LXS has the inboard slats and wing design to depart APF at close to MTOW with a lower balanced field length than any other 4,000 nautical mile heavy jet.
Dassault certified the Falcon 2000LXS in 2013 and entered service in 2014, adding inboard slats to the wing to improve short-field performance and extending the winglet design of the earlier 2000LX. The airframe carries PW308C turbofans, EASy II avionics, and a stand-up cabin trimmed for 8 in a typical layout, up to 10 max. Overall length is 66.3 feet, wingspan 70.2 feet, tail height 23.2 feet.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 8 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 482 knots
- Service ceiling: 47,000 feet
- Length: 66.3 feet
- Wingspan: 70.2 feet
- Height: 23.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 131 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS Fits Naples
The 2000LXS is one of the few 4,000-nautical-mile heavy jets that operators will routinely depart APF at close to full weight on a warm Naples afternoon. That is not marketing; it is the specific reason Dassault added the inboard slats. For a client who wants a nonstop TEB to APF and back, without the RSW conversation, the 2000LXS is the honest answer.
Range covers the full Naples snowbird map nonstop with fuel to spare, plus the Aspen-to-APF ski-week pairing and a nonstop Toronto to APF at full cabin. The 47,000-foot ceiling gets the airframe above most summer thunderstorm tops on Gulf Coast afternoons, which matters when the Naples afternoon storm pattern is running (typically 2 to 5 PM in June, July, and August).
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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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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS run $8,500 to $11,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
A TEB to APF winter round trip in a Falcon 2000LXS typically bills 6.0 to 7.0 flight hours across both legs plus reposition.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
Contact
For a quote on a Dassault Falcon 2000LXS 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.