Eclipse 500
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 4 |
| Cabin length | 8.0 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.1 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.1 ft |
| Baggage volume | 14 cu ft |
| Lavatory | None |
| Galley | No |
| Wi-Fi | Rare |
| Cabin floor | Drop aisle |
At 4.1 ft of cabin height, the Eclipse 500 is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Eclipse 500 cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 1,125 nm |
| Max cruise | 370 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~314 ktas |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
With 1,125 nm of range, the Eclipse 500 is built for short-to-mid US missions. Plan a fuel stop for anything past three hours of cruise.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Eclipse 500 vs Very Light Jet Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Eclipse 500?
The Eclipse Eclipse 500 has a published range of 1,125 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Eclipse 500 seat?
Most Eclipse 500 cabins seat 4 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
Can you stand up in a Eclipse 500?
The Eclipse 500 has a cabin height of 4.1 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Eclipse 500s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 232 Eclipse 500 flights. The single busiest route was Blanca (05V) to Colorado Springs (KCOS), with 4 flights observed.
How do I book a Eclipse 500 empty leg?
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Eclipse 500s for Charter (8)
Where Eclipse 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
| Colorado Springs (KCOS) | 23 |
| Fayetteville (KFYV) | 15 |
| Charlotte (KCLT) | 12 |
| Mansfield (KMFD) | 8 |
| Dallas (KDAL) | 8 |
| Medina (K1G5) | 7 |
| Blanca (05V) | 6 |
| Appleton (KATW) | 6 |
| Tulsa (KTUL) | 6 |
| Las Vegas (KVGT) | 6 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| FlyCarolina, LLC | 4 | 101 |
| Freedom Air, LLC | 1 | 69 |
| RIVERSIDE CHARTER LLC | 2 | 62 |
Comparable aircraft
Same category, similar mission profile. The framing below summarizes how each one differs from the Eclipse 500 on the dimensions that matter most.