Golden Eagle
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 8 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagle 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 →
Safety Record
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Golden Eagle seat?
Most Golden Eagle cabins seat 8 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 Golden Eagle?
Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagles actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 58 Golden Eagle flights. The single busiest route was La Verne (KPOC) to Santa Monica (KSMO), with 3 flights observed.
How do I book a Golden Eagle empty leg?
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Golden Eagles for Charter (6)
Where Golden Eagles 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
| Edinburg (KEBG) | 7 |
| Houston (KHOU) | 5 |
| San Antonio (KSAT) | 5 |
| Alamo (43TX) | 4 |
| Austin (KAUS) | 4 |
| Edinburg (7TE7) | 4 |
| La Verne (KPOC) | 3 |
| Santa Monica (KSMO) | 3 |
| Edinburg (49XA) | 3 |
| Las Vegas (KVGT) | 2 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| McCreery Aviation Company, Inc. | 2 | 40 |
| Western Aviation Management, Inc. | 1 | 10 |
| Dallas Aero & Sales, LLC | 1 | 4 |
| LIFEGUARD AEROMED, INC. | 1 | 3 |
| Desert Air Ambulance INC | 1 | 1 |
Comparable aircraft
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