When an Opa-locka trip means a long flight with a large party, such as South America or the West Coast, a heavy jet is the usual recommendation.
Gulfstream introduced the IV / IV-SP / G400 in 1987. It seats 14 to 16 with a published range of 4,220 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 459 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 169 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1987
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,220 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 88.3 feet
- Wingspan: 77.8 feet
- Height: 24.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 169 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400 Fits Opa-locka
With 4,220 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Philadelphia, Boston and San Francisco, allowing for reserves and routing. South Florida’s rainy season brings afternoon thunderstorms through the summer, so a morning departure is often the smoother choice.
Aircraft this size can use Opa-locka or Miami International depending on the trip, and the operator plans the routing, the fuel and the airport at the far end for the day. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Opa-locka Clients Use the Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400
A heavy jet usually seats ten to sixteen, enough for an extended family, a wedding party or a company team traveling together.
Give us the route, the number of passengers and everything they are bringing, golf bags and strollers included, and your advisor will check this aircraft against the trip before putting other options in front of you.
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: $7,500 to $10,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 600
- Bombardier Challenger 601
- Bombardier Challenger 604
- Bombardier Challenger 605
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400 / G450 charter to or from Opa-locka, 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.