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Beechcraft Premier I

The Beechcraft Premier I is a light jet with up to 6 seats and 2,500 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.

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Seats
6
Range
2,500 km
Cruise
826 km/h
Hourly
$2,400
Beechcraft Premier I

About this aircraft

The Premier I is Beechcraft's entry light jet—composite fuselage construction, Williams FJ44 engines, and a step up from King Air for jet-speed regional trips.

It competed in the early VLJ/light-jet boom with a distinctive cabin cross-section and owner-friendly sizing for small executive groups. The Premier IA later refined systems; baseline I airframes remain in fleets as affordable Beechcraft jets.

Light-jet Beechcraft when a King Air is too slow for the city pair and schedule.

EmptyJet market activity

  1. On EmptyJet, the Beechcraft Premier I appeared in 514 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
  2. Its busiest corridor was Las Vegas (HSH) to Scottsdale (SCF), listed 8 times over that period.
  3. Inventory spanned 404 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
  4. Priced Beechcraft Premier I empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 5,028, with an observed range of USD 2,025–USD 24,120 (633 priced listings).
  5. Typical missions ran about 422 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
  6. As of the latest catalog refresh, 14 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.

Performance

Category
Light Jet
Range
2,500 km
Cruise speed
826 km/h
Max speed
860 km/h
Takeoff runway
1,100 m
Landing runway
850 m
ICAO type
PRM1

Cabin

Seats
6
Height
1.65 m
Width
1.68 m
Length
3.38 m
Cabin area
11.4 m²
Baggage
1.3 m³

Operating economics

Typical hourly cost
USD 2,400
Fuel burn
160 L/h
Fuel cost / hour
USD 960
Manufacturer
Beechcraft

Best missions

  • Premier light-jet regional hops
  • Owner-pilot entry jet travel
  • Premier I niche charter

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FAQ

How often does the Beechcraft Premier I appear on EmptyJet?

EmptyJet recorded 514 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft Premier I from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.

Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Beechcraft Premier I?

On EmptyJet, the busiest Beechcraft Premier I corridor was Las Vegas (HSH) to Scottsdale (SCF), with 8 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.

What is a typical empty-leg price for the Beechcraft Premier I?

Priced EmptyJet listings for the Beechcraft Premier I show a median ask of USD 5,028 across 633 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.

What is the range of the Beechcraft Premier I?

The Beechcraft Premier I has a published maximum range of 2,500 km.

How many passengers does the Beechcraft Premier I seat?

The Beechcraft Premier I is configured for up to 6 passengers.

What is the typical hourly cost of a Beechcraft Premier I?

EmptyJet reference data places typical Beechcraft Premier I operating cost near USD 2,400 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.

How much fuel does a Beechcraft Premier I burn?

Reference fuel burn for the Beechcraft Premier I is about 160 liters per hour.

What runway length does a Beechcraft Premier I need?

Published takeoff runway requirement for the Beechcraft Premier I is about 1,100 m.

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