Many Baltimore charters are flown on light jets, which seat up to about seven and reach Florida, Atlanta, Chicago and the Bahamas.
Beechcraft built the Premier I from 2001 to 2013. It seats 6 with a published range of 1,430 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 451 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 77 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2001-2013
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,430 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 451 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 46 feet
- Wingspan: 44.5 feet
- Height: 15.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Premier I Fits Baltimore
With 1,430 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Baltimore and destinations such as Toronto, Chicago and Houston, allowing for reserves and routing. Baltimore winters bring snow and the occasional nor’easter, so in those months your advisor checks the forecast with the operator before each departure.
Jets in this class use BWI Marshall, about nine miles south of downtown, or Martin State Airport in Middle River, about ten miles east, which suits Towson and Hunt Valley. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Baltimore Clients Use the Premier I
A light jet usually seats six to eight, many with a lavatory, which suits a business trip to Chicago or a family heading to Florida.
Share the route, how many are flying and how much they are bringing, and your advisor will say whether this type is the right fit or suggest one that is.
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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
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,400 to $4,600 (as of 10/2026)
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400 / 400A
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- Cessna Citation CJ4
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Contact
For a quote on a Premier I / IA charter to or from Baltimore, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.