Colorado Premier I / IA Charter

Light jets cover many of the trips that start in Colorado, because so much of the Southwest, Texas and the Midwest is within a few hours of Denver.

Beechcraft built the Premier I from 2001 to 2013. It seats 6 with a published range of 1,430 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 451 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 77 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.

Premier I light jet for Colorado charter

Performance and Cabin

Category: Light Jet
Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
Year introduced: 2001-2013
Seating: 6
Crew: 1 to 2
Range: 1,430 nautical miles
Cruise speed: 451 knots
Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
Length: 46 feet
Wingspan: 44.5 feet
Height: 15.3 feet
Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
Lavatory: Belted

Why the Premier I Fits Colorado

With 1,430 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Denver to destinations such as Albuquerque, Austin and Atlanta, 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.

Colorado trips in this class usually leave from Centennial, south of Denver, or Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, between Denver and Boulder, depending on where you are starting from on the ground. 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 Premier I

Light jets cover many of the routes Colorado clients fly most often, such as Salt Lake City, Scottsdale, Dallas, Kansas City and Las Vegas. Most seat six to eight, many have a lavatory, and the range covers the Mountain West and the Plains comfortably.

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: $3,400 to $4,600 (as of 10/2026)

Other Light Jets Available

Contact

For a quote on a Premier I / IA 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.