Heavy jets carry larger Colorado groups on long trips, including the coasts, Mexico and, on some routes, Europe.
Gulfstream introduced the II / IIB in 1967. It seats 10 to 14 with a published range of 3,200 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 461 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,000 feet, 157 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1967
- Seating: 10 to 14
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 461 knots
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 79.9 feet
- Wingspan: 71.4 feet
- Height: 24.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 157 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream II / IIB Fits Colorado
With 3,200 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Denver to destinations such as Minneapolis, Los Cabos and Boston, allowing for reserves and routing. Aspen’s airport will close to all aircraft from April 4th to November 19th, 2027 for runway reconstruction, so a trip to Aspen in that window will be planned through another airport, such as Eagle County or Rifle.
Centennial caps aircraft at 70,000 lb maximum takeoff weight, or 75,000 lb for Stage III aircraft, so heavier aircraft leave from Denver International, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, Colorado Springs or Colorado Air and Space Port. At Colorado’s elevations, whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s conditions, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Colorado Clients Use the Gulfstream II / IIB
Heavy jets carry larger Colorado groups a long way, such as a family to Mexico for the holidays, a company team to either coast, or a party to Europe on some routes. Most aircraft in this class seat between ten and sixteen people, with cabins built for long days in the air.
Tell us the route, how many people are flying and what they are bringing, skis and golf bags included, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft suits the trip or suggest one that suits it better.
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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
- Estimated hourly rate: $6,500 to $8,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Gulfstream III
- Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400 / G450
- Bombardier Challenger 600
- Bombardier Challenger 601
- Bombardier Challenger 604
- Bombardier Challenger 605
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream II / IIB / II-SP charter in or out of Colorado, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.