The Embraer Legacy 500 is the fly-by-wire super midsize with a flat-floor stand-up cabin and 150 cubic feet of baggage, and it is one of the most current airframes Naples clients can charter in the category. From APF’s 6,600-foot main runway, the 500 flies every Northeast, Midwest, and Canadian snowbird origin nonstop with a full cabin.
Embraer certified the Legacy 500 in 2014 as a clean-sheet super midsize with fly-by-wire flight controls, two Honeywell HTF7500E engines, a flat-floor six-foot cabin, and Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics. Seats 9 to 12, cruises at 466 knots to 45,000 feet, delivers 3,125 nautical miles of range, and carries 150 cubic feet of baggage. Enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,125 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 466 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 68.1 feet
- Wingspan: 63.2 feet
- Height: 21.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 150 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Legacy 500 Fits Naples
Range at 3,125 nautical miles handles Aspen (ASE), Denver (APA), and the West Coast with light cabins, plus every snowbird pairing nonstop with a full cabin plus reserves. Nassau, Turks and Caicos, and Puerto Rico are trivial outbound legs.
Baggage at 150 cubic feet is at the top of the super midsize category. For a Naples family flying in with clubs, tennis gear, kite boards, and a week of clothing, the 500 does not force a manifest conversation.
APF is comfortable for the 500 on any typical day. Cabin height (six feet, flat floor) is at heavy-jet-adjacent levels. Fly-by-wire flight controls give the 500 the smoothest turbulence-response ride in the category.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 Embraer Legacy 500 run $6,500 to $8,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
On a TEB-to-APF winter leg the Legacy 500 typically bills 2.75 to 3.25 flight hours nonstop.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Legacy 500 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.