Aircraft
Eclipse 500
The Eclipse 500 is a very light jet with up to 4 seats and 2,040 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
- Seats
- 4
- Range
- 2,040 km
- Cruise
- 685 km/h
- Hourly
- $1,400
About this aircraft
The Eclipse 500 was a pioneering very light jet—twin-engine VLJ economics that struggled commercially yet created a lasting small-jet niche for owner-pilots and light operators.
Surviving airframes still fly short regional hops, and the later Eclipse 550 continued the type under subsequent ownership. Fleet size is modest versus Phenom or Citation M2 volumes, so availability is specialty rather than mass charter.
Early VLJ history still relevant in compact twin-jet owner fleets.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Eclipse 500 appeared in 10 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Colorado Springs (COS) to Scottsdale (SCF), listed 2 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 7 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Eclipse 500 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 2,950, with an observed range of USD 2,700–USD 4,700 (10 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 488 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
Performance
- Category
- Very Light Jet
- Range
- 2,040 km
- Cruise speed
- 685 km/h
- Max speed
- 690 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 770 m
- Landing runway
- 750 m
- ICAO type
- EA50
Cabin
- Seats
- 4
- Height
- 1.27 m
- Width
- 1.42 m
- Length
- 3.76 m
- Cabin area
- 4.9 m²
- Baggage
- 0.4 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 1,400
- Fuel burn
- 59 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 354
- Manufacturer
- Eclipse Aviation
Best missions
- Eclipse 500 VLJ regional hops
- Owner-pilot early VLJ travel
- Eclipse 500 niche charter
Sources
- Eclipse 500 overviewWikipedia
- Eclipse Aviation historyWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Eclipse 500 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 10 empty-leg offers for the Eclipse 500 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Eclipse 500?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Eclipse 500 corridor was Colorado Springs (COS) to Scottsdale (SCF), with 2 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Eclipse 500?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Eclipse 500 show a median ask of USD 2,950 across 10 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 Eclipse 500?
The Eclipse 500 has a published maximum range of 2,040 km.
How many passengers does the Eclipse 500 seat?
The Eclipse 500 is configured for up to 4 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Eclipse 500?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Eclipse 500 operating cost near USD 1,400 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Eclipse 500 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Eclipse 500 is about 59 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Eclipse 500 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Eclipse 500 is about 770 m.
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