Delaware Eclipse 500 Charter - Delaware Jet Charter

For two or three passengers leaving Delaware on a short jet leg, an entry-level jet is usually the most sensible way to do it.

Eclipse Aviation / Eclipse Aerospace built the Eclipse 500 between 2006 and 2008. It is flown by a crew of 1 to 2. The type carries 4 to 5 passengers, cruises at 369 knots, tops out at 41,000 feet, covers 1,125 nautical miles and holds 16 cubic feet of baggage. Every Eclipse 500 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.

Eclipse 500 entry-level jet for Delaware charter

Performance and Cabin

Category: Entry-Level Jet
Manufacturer: Eclipse Aviation / Eclipse Aerospace
Years produced: 2006-2008
Seating: 4 to 5
Crew: 1 to 2
Range: 1,125 nautical miles
Cruise speed: 369 knots
Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
Length: 33.1 feet
Wingspan: 37.9 feet
Height: 11 feet
Baggage volume: 16 cubic feet

Why the Eclipse 500 Fits Delaware

Delaware departures for these are usually from New Castle (KILG), with Delaware Coastal (KGED) an option in the south of the state.

A published range of 1,125 nautical miles brings West Palm Beach, Miami, Naples, Florida and Nassau within reach of Delaware, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.

Through the summer the Sussex County beaches drive demand toward Delaware Coastal, which has no control tower and is attended from eight in the morning until six in the evening, so timings there are worth agreeing early.

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; 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 Eclipse 500 run $2,500 to $3,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

As a rough guide, Delaware to Nassau is about 884 nautical miles, which is roughly 2.5 to 3.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.

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Contact

For a quote on a Eclipse 500 charter to or from Delaware, 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.