A super light jet suits the San Francisco trips that are slightly too long or slightly too full for a light jet.
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) introduced the Westwind II in 1980-1987. It seats 7 to 10 with a published range of 2,560 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 424 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 49 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)
- Year introduced: 1980-1987
- Seating: 7 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,560 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 424 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 52.3 feet
- Wingspan: 44.8 feet
- Height: 15.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 49 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Westwind II Fits San Francisco
Out of the Bay Area, this is an aircraft that fits a particular kind of trip. With 2,560 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from the Bay Area to destinations such as Scottsdale, Cabo San Lucas and Mexico City, allowing for reserves and routing. Tahoe and the Sierra run from late November to around late May, and mountain airports bring density altitude into the aircraft choice.
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 Westwind II
Clients move into this category when the light jet quote comes back with a fuel stop or a baggage problem. The extra cabin and range usually solve both without the step up to midsize pricing.
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: $3,500 to $4,500 (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.