If you are four to six people leaving Martha’s Vineyard, the conversation usually starts with a light jet and often ends there.
Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft) built the Beechjet 400A between 1990 and 2003. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 7 to 8 passengers, cruises at 449 knots, tops out at 45,000 feet, covers 1,500 nautical miles and holds 56 cubic feet of baggage. Every Beechjet 400A we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Years produced: 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 Martha’s Vineyard
Light jet trips run out of Martha’s Vineyard Airport (KMVY), which handles all of the island’s charter movements.
A published range of 1,500 nautical miles brings West Palm Beach, Nassau, Miami and Naples, Florida within reach of Martha’s Vineyard, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
July and August are the island’s peak and the airport is busiest then, so a summer date is worth asking about early and a holiday weekend, even earlier. Winter is the opposite problem: the island is quiet, but the flying day is short.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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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 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Martha’s Vineyard to Naples, Florida is about 1,069 nautical miles, which is about 2.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
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 to or from Martha’s Vineyard, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit 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.