Aero Commander 500
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 5 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Aero Commander 500 cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Aero Commander 500 at roughly $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Light jets like this carry 6–8 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Aero Commander 500 seat?
Most Aero Commander 500 cabins seat 5 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Aero Commander 500?
Aero Commander 500 charter rates typically run $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $15,000 and $25,000 all-in.
Where do Aero Commander 500s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 524 Aero Commander 500 flights. The single busiest route was Columbia (KCAE) to Charleston (KCHS), with 5 flights observed.
How do I book a Aero Commander 500 empty leg?
Search AceJet for live empty-leg inventory across every light operator we track. Each listing links straight to the operator running the flight; we don't broker or mark up. Set an alert to be emailed the moment a matching leg posts.
Aero Commander 500s for Charter (15)
Where Aero Commander 500s actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| AIR STAT INC | 2 | 205 |
| CLUB JET CHARTER LLC | 2 | 154 |
| East Coast Flight Services Inc. | 2 | 55 |
| AC Aviation Services, LLC. | 1 | 53 |
| Royal Air Freight, Inc. | 1 | 26 |
| Fuga, Inc. | 1 | 17 |
| AIRCHARTERS WORLDWIDE INC | 1 | 9 |
| Mid-Pacific Air Service LLC | 1 | 5 |
Comparable aircraft
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