Gulfstream G500
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 13 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Gulfstream G500 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 Gulfstream G500 at roughly $15,000–$22,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Ultra Long Range jets like this carry 12–16 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 Gulfstream G500 seat?
Most Gulfstream G500 cabins seat 13 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 Gulfstream G500?
Gulfstream G500 charter rates typically run $15,000–$22,000 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 $75,000 and $110,000 all-in.
Where do Gulfstream G500s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 411 Gulfstream G500 flights. The single busiest route was Chicago/West Chicago (KDPA) to Naples (KAPF), with 6 flights observed.
How do I book a Gulfstream G500 empty leg?
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Available Empty Legs on Gulfstream G500s
Gulfstream G500s for Charter (17)
Where Gulfstream G500s 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
| Bedford (KBED) | 20 |
| Chicago/West Chicago (KDPA) | 19 |
| Chicago (KMDW) | 16 |
| Teterboro (KTEB) | 16 |
| San Jose (KSJC) | 16 |
| Van Nuys (KVNY) | 15 |
| Tulsa (KTUL) | 14 |
| Miami (KOPF) | 13 |
| Burbank (KBUR) | 12 |
| Naples (KAPF) | 10 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Jet Aviation Flight Services, Inc. | 5 | 82 |
| Sunset Aviation LLC | 3 | 75 |
| DuPage Aerospace Corporation | 1 | 71 |
| FlightWorks, Inc. | 1 | 61 |
| JetsPlus | 1 | 58 |
| Clay Lacy Aviation, Inc. | 3 | 41 |
| WINGTIP CORPORATION | 2 | 23 |
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