The Phenom 100 is the entry-level jet we put forward most often in Los Angeles when the passenger count creeps past four. Embraer gave it a wider cabin than its direct rivals and a proper baggage compartment, and on a Van Nuys departure with golf bags or camera cases that is the detail that decides it.
Embraer built the Phenom 100 with two Pratt and Whitney PW617F engines, an Oval Lite cabin cross-section and seating for four to seven. Cruise is 380 knots, range is 1,178 nautical miles, and the interior was styled with BMW Designworks, which shows in a cabin that feels a size above its category.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Entry-Level Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2008
- Seating: 4 to 7
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,178 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 380 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 42.1 feet
- Wingspan: 40.4 feet
- Height: 14.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 67 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Embraer Phenom 100 Fits Los Angeles
Seven seats is the headline number and it is worth reading carefully. Filling all seven means trading fuel for weight, so a full cabin out of Los Angeles is a shorter-legged aircraft than the brochure range suggests. The operator runs that calculation for the actual date, passengers and bags.
For the entertainment work that drives a lot of Van Nuys and Hollywood Burbank traffic, the Phenom 100 handles a small crew and their equipment to Las Vegas, NV, Palm Springs or the Bay Area inside a working day. Ontario is the other field worth knowing on this pattern, since it runs 24 hours with no curfew and suits a late return into the Inland Empire.
Awards season between January and March is when this aircraft gets hard to find in Southern California. The short-hop fleet books out first, and a January request made in December is a very different quote from the same request made on the day.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- 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)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Embraer Phenom 100 run $3,000 to $4,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Phenom 100 typically prices a little above the Mustang and the Eclipse, and the extra usually buys the baggage compartment rather than the speed.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
The full entry-level jets category page lists every entry-level jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Phenom 100 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.