For two or three passengers leaving Nantucket on a short jet leg, a very light jet is usually the most sensible way to do it.
Cirrus Aircraft introduced the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 in 2016. It is flown by a crew of 1. The type carries 5 to 7 passengers, cruises at 311 knots, tops out at 31,000 feet, covers 1,275 nautical miles and holds 31 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cirrus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 2016
- Seating: 5 to 7
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,275 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 311 knots
- Service ceiling: 31,000 feet
- Length: 30.7 feet
- Wingspan: 38.7 feet
- Height: 10.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 31 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 Fits Nantucket
These depart Nantucket Memorial (KACK), the island’s only airport and three miles from town.
A published range of 1,275 nautical miles brings Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville and West Palm Beach 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; 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 Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Nantucket to West Palm Beach is about 1,006 nautical miles, which is roughly 3.0 to 3.5 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Very Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
Contact
For a quote on a Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 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.