The Hawker 900XP is the last and best of the Hawker midsize line, and from Los Angeles it is the one that finally makes the transcontinental leg routine. Same eight-seat flat-floor cabin, new engines, 2,930 nautical miles of range.
Hawker Beechcraft re-engined the 850XP with Honeywell TFE731-50R turbofans to create the 900XP, keeping the winglets and the cabin while adding range and hot-and-high performance. Eight to nine seats, 452 knots and 2,930 nautical miles. Every Hawker 900XP we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Hawker Beechcraft
- Year introduced: 2007
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,930 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 452 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 51.2 feet
- Wingspan: 54.4 feet
- Height: 18.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 50 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Hawker 900XP Fits Los Angeles
Four hundred extra nautical miles over the 850XP is what changes the map. Los Angeles to New York or Los Angeles to Miami becomes a realistic nonstop with a working payload rather than a light-payload calculation, and on the westbound return against the winds the margin is what keeps the stop out of the plan.
The newer engines also improve hot-and-high departures, which matters more in Southern California than clients expect. A fully fueled transcontinental departure from Van Nuys on a hot August afternoon asks a lot of a midsize jet.
This is the aircraft to compare directly against a Citation Sovereign or a Challenger 300 in the super-midsize category. The Hawker usually wins on price and loses on cabin width, and on a five-hour leg that is a decision worth making deliberately.
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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 Hawker 900XP run $5,000 to $6,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The 900XP quotes at the top of the midsize band, and on a Los Angeles transcontinental trip the fuel stop it avoids is normally worth more than the hourly premium over an 850XP.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Embraer Legacy 450
- Falcon 20
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX
The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Hawker 900XP 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.