Textron Aviation
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification and begins deliveries
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, cabin, performance.
Midsize Jet Charter
Compare midsize jet charter aircraft, cabins, range and planning rates. Request an itinerary-specific aircraft and direct-carrier proposal.
Explore Midsize Jets
Cessna Citation Excel
8 pax · 1,585 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Cessna Citation XLS
9 pax · 1,802 nm
Variant 3D reference
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2
9 pax · 2,100 nm
Gulfstream G150
7 pax · 2,950 nm
Hawker 750
8 pax · 1,770 nm
Hawker 800A
8 pax · 2,675 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Hawker 800XP
8 pax · 2,900 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Hawker 850XP
8 pax · 2,642 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Hawker 900XP
8 pax · 2,900 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Learjet 55
7 pax · 2,150 nm
Learjet 60
8 pax · 2,500 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Pilatus PC-24
8 pax · 1,800 nm
Model-matched 3D tour
Cessna Citation Ascend
12 pax · 1,940 nm
Model-matched 3D tourAircraft decisions
Compare aircraft for your trip
Compare cabin, range and baggage needs before requesting available aircraft.
Light vs Midsize
Phenom 300
vsCessna Citation XLS
- 1,971 nm
- Range
- 1,802 nm
- 4.9 ft
- Cabin height
- 5.7 ft
Midsize vs Super midsize
Pilatus PC-24
vsChallenger 300
- 1,800 nm
- Range
- 3,567 nm
- 5.2 ft
- Cabin height
- 6.1 ft
Midsize vs Super midsize
Hawker 800XP
vsChallenger 350
- 2,900 nm
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- 5.8 ft
- Cabin height
- 6.1 ft
Midsize vs Super midsize
Cessna Citation Ascend
vsPraetor 600
- 1,940 nm
- Range
- 4,018 nm
- 5 ft
- Cabin height
- 6 ft
Mission fit
Midsize jets may be evaluated for longer regional missions after aircraft and itinerary review.
Model range examples
1,585-2,950 nm
Published model seating
7-12 published seats
Cabin profile
Cabin and lavatory configuration vary by aircraft
Category hourly planning range
$5,750–$8,000 per billable hour
Midsize Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price. See the pricing methodology and calculator for context.
Cabin, performance and planning guide
What is midsize jet charter?
Midsize jets add cabin and baggage space for longer regional trips without moving to a super-midsize cabin. Jet Partners compares direct-carrier proposals for your itinerary; approved seating, amenities, payload and nonstop feasibility depend on the offered aircraft.
Page reviewed . Published specifications are planning references; the proposed aircraft documents and direct carrier determine the accepted trip.
How midsize jet charter fits private charter planning
Compare Citation Excel and XLS, Gulfstream G150, Hawker, Learjet and Pilatus PC-24 models for cabin width, baggage access, short-field performance and cruise speed. They suit different longer regional, selected domestic and multi-city missions; manufacture year and refurbishment distinguish individual aircraft.
Category history and charter relevance
Citation Excel debuted in 1998; Textron reported more than one thousand 560XL deliveries when XLS Gen2 entered service in 2022. The category also includes established Hawker and Learjet families and newer PC-24 designs, with different interiors, digital cabin controls and flight decks.
Midsize Jets interiors, seating and baggage
Midsize cabins offer executive seats, folding tables and more aisle space or headroom than many light jets. XLS Gen2 references include pedestal seats, individual controls, improved acoustics, accent lighting, an optional forward couch, moving map, wireless charging and USB power. PC-24 offers executive, double-club, divan and commuter layouts.
Confirm seat map, lavatory, refreshment equipment, Wi-Fi, entertainment and baggage access; provide dimensions for oversize bags or mobility equipment.
Performance, engines and avionics
XLS Gen2 publishes 441 KTAS maximum cruise, 2,100 nautical miles maximum range and 3,600-foot takeoff field length. Current-production PC-24 publishes 440 KTAS, 2,000 nautical miles with six passengers and 3,090-foot balanced takeoff field length, under stated conditions.
PC-24 uses FJ44-4A-QPM engines with dual-channel FADEC, a Honeywell-based Advanced Cockpit Environment, double-slotted flaps and Coanda-effect vectored exhaust. Winds, routing, temperature, elevation, runway condition, payload, reserves and carrier procedures determine the operating plan.
Compare the mission before selecting a category
Share exact airports, dates, windows, passengers, bags, pets, mobility equipment, catering, connectivity and any nonstop preference. Category pricing is a whole-aircraft planning reference, not an exact model rate or live offer; positioning, minimums, handling, taxes, crew, weather, deicing and schedule affect the total. The properly licensed direct carrier operates the flight and confirms the written price and plan.
Questions to answer before requesting midsize jet charter
How many passengers can a midsize jet carry?
Capacity depends on the model and approved configuration of the individual aircraft. Directory seating is a model-level reference, while crew requirements, passenger and baggage load, payload and the proposed seat map determine how many travelers the direct carrier can accept for a specific mission.
How far can a midsize jet fly nonstop?
Published maximum range differs by model and uses defined manufacturer assumptions. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, passengers, baggage and required reserves can reduce practical range, so the operating carrier must confirm whether the requested itinerary can be flown nonstop.
How much does a midsize jet charter cost?
If an active category planning range is displayed on this page, use it only as an initial whole-aircraft reference, not a model-specific quote. Flight time, positioning, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, weather, crew requirements and the aircraft offered determine the written trip price.
Do all midsize jets have Wi-Fi and an enclosed lavatory?
No. Connectivity, lavatory enclosure, power, entertainment, refreshment equipment, seating and baggage access vary by model, year, refurbishment and individual tail. Put required amenities in the request so each one can be confirmed on the proposed aircraft.
Should I choose a midsize or super-midsize jet?
A midsize jet may fit a regional or selected domestic mission with a moderate party and baggage plan, while a super-midsize aircraft may provide more cabin volume, payload or range margin. Compare actual aircraft, operational feasibility and total written proposals rather than choosing from category labels alone.
Who operates a midsize flight arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as a charter services arranger and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.
Midsize Jet Charter sources
Reviewed September 7, 2026 against manufacturer, regulator and operator references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier confirm the flight plan.
External aircraft purchase values and operating-cost estimates are not Jet Partners charter quotes.
View reviewed references
Pilatus Aircraft
PC-24 technical data
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, performance, engines, avionics.
Pilatus Aircraft
The new PC-24: more range, more payload and more possibilities
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, cabin, performance.
Federal Aviation Administration
Safe Air Charter
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for charter arranger and operating-role context.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR Part 295
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for charter arranger and operating-role context.
Continue midsize jet charter planning
Continue through relevant city, route, category and pricing pages to define the mission before requesting a direct-carrier proposal.
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Planning guide details
New York private jet charter — Compare Teterboro, Westchester and other New York-area airport considerations before requesting a midsize proposal.
Miami private jet charter — Review Miami-area airport choices, ground access and itinerary details for a regional or domestic midsize mission.
Dallas private jet charter — Plan a Dallas departure around the actual airport, baggage, timing and direct-carrier requirements.
New York to Miami charter planning — Review an established domestic route where light, midsize and super-midsize candidates can be compared by trip.
Compare super-midsize jet charter — Move up a category when additional cabin space, baggage flexibility or performance margin may be appropriate.
Private jet charter cost calculator — Estimate reviewed routes and understand billable time, positioning, taxes, airport costs and other components of a written charter quote.