Light jets carry more Nantucket charter than any other category: enough cabin for a small group, and easy range across the Northeast.
Dassault Aviation built the Falcon 10 between 1973 and 1989. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 5 to 7 passengers, cruises at 454 knots, tops out at 45,000 feet, covers 1,520 nautical miles and holds 12 cubic feet of baggage. Full specifications for the Falcon 10 are published by Dassault Falcon.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Years produced: 1973-1989
- Seating: 5 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,520 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 454 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 45.5 feet
- Wingspan: 42.9 feet
- Height: 15.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 12 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Falcon 10 Fits Nantucket
Most Nantucket light jet trips leave from Nantucket Memorial (KACK), which handles the bulk of the island’s charter traffic.
A published range of 1,520 nautical miles brings West Palm Beach, Nassau, Miami and Naples, Florida within reach of Nantucket, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
July and August are the island’s peak, and on a busy weekend it is ramp and parking space rather than aircraft availability that runs out first. The tower runs to ten at night in summer and nine through the winter.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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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.
- 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 Falcon 10 run $3,200 to $4,200 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Nantucket to Naples, Florida is about 1,077 nautical miles, which is about 2.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
Contact
For a quote on a Falcon 10 charter to or from Nantucket, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit 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.