Super light jets give San Francisco clients a little more cabin and a little more reach than a light jet, without moving up to midsize money.
Embraer introduced the Embraer Phenom 300 in 2009. It seats 6 to 8 with a published range of 1,971 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 453 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 76 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2009
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,971 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 453 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.3 feet
- Wingspan: 52.2 feet
- Height: 16.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 76 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Phenom 300 Fits San Francisco
In this market the aircraft suits the trips that come up most often. With 1,971 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from the Bay Area to destinations such as Portland, Aspen and Puerto Vallarta, allowing for reserves and routing. Bay Area tower hours vary a great deal, and only San Francisco International and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport are towered around the clock.
Bay Area trips in this class run from San Francisco International (KSFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) and Mineta San Jose International (KSJC), with the smaller regional fields available depending on the routing. Whether it can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, that weight and that day, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Bay Area Clients Use the Embraer Phenom 300
Super light jets suit Bay Area trips that are slightly beyond a light jet: a longer leg into the mountain states, or the same West Coast routes with more passengers and more baggage on board.
Tell us the route, the passenger count and what is traveling with you, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft is the right fit or point you to a better one. We will also tell you which Bay Area field makes the most sense for the trip.
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- 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)
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Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $4,500 to $5,800 (as of 9/2026)
Contact
Call an advisor at +1-888-987-5387 at any hour, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we check operators, crews and insurance on our safety page.
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.