Very Light Jet

Eclipse 500 — Private Jet Charter

The Eclipse 500 is a very light jet aircraft with a maximum range of 964 nm, 3 seats. SkyAccess tracks 1 active Eclipse 500 aircraft across 1 certified charter operators, with 0 upcoming empty legs published on this type.

Last updated May 29, 2026.

Eclipse 500 Specifications

Seats: 3
Max range: 964 nm
Max speed: 371 kts
Ceiling: 41,000 ft
Cabin LxWxH: —
Cabin volume: 109 ft³
Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada
MTOW: 6,000 lb

The Eclipse 500, also known as the Eclipse Aerospace EA500, is a small (short range) six-seat business jet manufactured by Eclipse Aviation in 2006 and later produced by Eclipse Aerospace in 2008.

Operators flying the Eclipse 500 (1)

Members only

1 certified charter operators list a Eclipse 500 on SkyAccess. Operator identity is kept confidential — members and charter requests get the full list.

Active Eclipse 500 aircraft on SkyAccess (1)

Tail	Year	Operator	Base
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Members only

Tail numbers, year, operator, and base for the 1 active Eclipse 500 aircraft on SkyAccess are available to members.

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Frequently asked about Eclipse 500 charter

How much does it cost to charter a Eclipse 500?: Eclipse 500 charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Eclipse 500 is typically 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter, and operators can set a listing's price to step down as departure approaches. A full on-demand charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.
Which operators fly the Eclipse 500?: 1 certified charter operator currently flies the Eclipse 500 on SkyAccess, with 1 active aircraft on the certificate. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.
Are there Eclipse 500 empty leg flights available?: SkyAccess currently has 0 upcoming Eclipse 500 empty leg flights published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked — set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Eclipse 500 empty legs appear.
Is the Eclipse 500 a safe aircraft to charter?: The Eclipse 500 is a type-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active air carrier certificate (Part 135 in the U.S., or the equivalent authority abroad), and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.

Frequently asked about Eclipse 500 charter

Tail	Year	Operator	Base
———————	————	————————————	————

How much does it cost to charter a Eclipse 500?

Eclipse 500 charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Eclipse 500 is typically 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter, and operators can set a listing's price to step down as departure approaches. A full on-demand charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.

Which operators fly the Eclipse 500?

1 certified charter operator currently flies the Eclipse 500 on SkyAccess, with 1 active aircraft on the certificate. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.

Are there Eclipse 500 empty leg flights available?

SkyAccess currently has 0 upcoming Eclipse 500 empty leg flights published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked — set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Eclipse 500 empty legs appear.

Is the Eclipse 500 a safe aircraft to charter?

The Eclipse 500 is a type-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active air carrier certificate (Part 135 in the U.S., or the equivalent authority abroad), and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.