The Hawker 4000 was the most advanced aircraft Hawker Beechcraft built, a composite-fuselage super-midsize that still flies Los Angeles charter today. Eight or nine seats, 464 knots and 3,190 nautical miles.
Hawker Beechcraft built the 4000 with a carbon-composite fuselage, a swept wing, two Pratt and Whitney PW308A engines and a Honeywell Primus Epic flight deck. Eight to nine seats, 464 knots and 3,190 nautical miles of range. Every Hawker 4000 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Hawker Beechcraft
- Year introduced: 2008
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,190 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 464 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 69.5 feet
- Wingspan: 61.8 feet
- Height: 19.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Hawker 4000 Fits Los Angeles
The composite fuselage buys cabin width without the weight a metal structure would cost, so the 4000 is wider inside than a Hawker 1000 while flying further and faster. On a Los Angeles to East Coast leg with eight passengers that combination is genuinely competitive with a Challenger 300.
Production ended after a short run and Hawker Beechcraft’s restructuring, which left a small fleet and a specialized support picture. That is worth knowing because it shapes availability out of Southern California and it is part of what we look at when reviewing an operator’s history with the type.
For the trips this aircraft suits best, transcontinental business travel out of VanNuys or Hollywood Burbank with a full cabin, it is worth pricing directly against a Gulfstream G200 rather than assuming the newer design costs more.
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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 4000 run $6,000 to $8,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Hawker 4000 quotes mid-band for super-midsize, and it frequently comes in under a Challenger 300 on the same Los Angeles routing.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Hawker 4000 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.