The Beechjet 400A is one of the older light jets that still moves passengers between the Northeast and Naples every week. For a Naples trip inside 1,500 nautical miles, the 400A is a value option that will fit seven or eight passengers with belted lavatory and land on the 6,600-foot main runway at APF without any special planning.
Beechcraft (Raytheon, later Hawker Beechcraft) produced the Beechjet 400A from 1990 through 2003 as the successor to the Mitsubishi Diamond II. The airframe carries two Pratt and Whitney JT15D-5 turbofans, a stand-up cabin trimmed for seven or eight, and cruises at 449 knots up to 45,000 feet. Baggage volume is 56 cubic feet, tight by modern light-jet standards.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 1990-2003
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,500 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 449 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.4 feet
- Wingspan: 43.5 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 56 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Beechjet 400A Fits Naples
APF’s main runway accepts the 400A comfortably at typical winter weights, which is the important part for Naples clients: the trip that started as an APF trip usually ends as an APF trip, not a last-minute diversion to Southwest Florida International (RSW) with a 60-to-90-minute drive north into Port Royal or Pelican Bay.
The 1,500-nautical-mile range covers the Chicago (PWK, MDW) and Northeast (TEB, HPN) snowbird pairings nonstop with a light payload. Toronto (YYZ) is a stretch that usually needs a tech stop with a full cabin. Nassau (MYNN) and Bimini day trips are inside its envelope with fuel to hold.
The belted lavatory is worth flagging for a Naples-to-Chicago trip in season; guests used to enclosed lavatories on a Phenom 300 or CJ3 will notice.
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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 Beechjet 400A run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
For a HPN-to-APF winter leg, the 400A typically bills 3.0 to 3.5 flight hours plus any repositioning.
Other Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
Contact
For a quote on a Beechjet 400A 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.