The Phenom 300 is the aircraft Los Angeles Private Jets puts forward more than any other in this size class, and the reason is simple: it does light-jet economics with midsize manners. Six to eight seats, 453 knots, 1,971 nautical miles and an airstair door that clients notice from the first trip.
Embraer built the Phenom 300 around two Pratt and Whitney PW535E engines and the Oval Lite cabin cross-section, with a private rear lavatory, an externally serviced baggage compartment and single-pilot certification. It has been among the most-delivered business jets in the world for most of the last decade, which is why the charter fleet is deep.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2009
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,971 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 453 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.3 feet
- Wingspan: 52.2 feet
- Height: 16.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 76 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Phenom 300 Fits Los Angeles
Fleet depth is the practical benefit in Los Angeles. When a request comes in for a Friday out of Van Nuys during awards season, the Phenom 300 is the aircraft most likely to still have options on it, and options are what keep a quote honest rather than opportunistic.
The range covers the trips this city actually runs: Aspen, CO and Sun Valley in winter, Los Cabos, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta year-round, Chicago and Dallas nonstop with a working payload. Mountain fields carry operator-held approvals and seasonal performance limits, and we confirm the specific aircraft and crew are approved before it appears on a quote.
The rear lavatory is private and the baggage compartment is loaded from outside, which together make a full cabin to Colorado a normal trip rather than a managed one. Compare that with a Beechjet or a Learjet 35 on the same routing and the difference is the whole argument for the category.
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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 300 run $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Phenom 300 prices above the light jets and below the midsize fleet, and on a Los Angeles to Aspen, CO winter trip it usually lands as the cheapest aircraft that does the job in one leg.
Other Super Light Jets Available
The full super light jets category page lists every super light jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Phenom 300 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.