The Gulfstream G150 and its Astra predecessors are the fast, narrow answer in the Los Angeles midsize market. Six or seven seats, 475 knots and 2,950 nautical miles, which is more range than anything else in this category offers.
Israel Aerospace Industries developed the Astra and Astra SPX, which Gulfstream marketed as the G100 and then improved into the wider-cabin G150. Six to seven seats, 475 knots and 2,950 nautical miles of range, on a swept wing built for high-speed cruise. Full specifications for the Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX are published by Gulfstream Aerospace.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace / Israel Aerospace Industries
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,950 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 475 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 56.8 feet
- Wingspan: 55.6 feet
- Height: 19 feet
- Baggage volume: 80 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX Fits Los Angeles
That 2,950-nautical-mile figure is the headline for a Los Angeles operator. It puts the East Coast within reach nonstop with a light payload where most midsize jets are planning a fuel stop, and it does it at 475 knots. Winds and passenger load decide it on the day, and we ask the operator to run the specific trip rather than quoting the brochure.
The trade is width. This is a narrow cabin for six or seven, and on a four-and-a-half-hour transcontinental leg that is felt. Clients who want the range and the room are looking at a super-midsize aircraft and a different number.
The G150 widened the cabin over the G100 and the Astra, so which variant is quoted changes the passenger experience more than the performance. We confirm the model.
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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 Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX run $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The G150 family quotes mid-band for midsize jets, and on a Los Angeles transcontinental leg avoiding a fuel stop is usually worth more than the hourly difference.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Embraer Legacy 450
- Falcon 20
- Hawker 750
The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX 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.