Miami executives flying from Opa-locka to Los Angeles or Las Vegas tend to land on a super midsize jet, which makes the trip in one leg on most days.
Embraer introduced the Legacy 500 in 2014. It seats 9 to 12 with a published range of 3,125 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 466 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 150 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,125 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 466 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 68.1 feet
- Wingspan: 63.2 feet
- Height: 21.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 150 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Legacy 500 Fits Opa-locka
With 3,125 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Nashville, Panama City and San Francisco, allowing for reserves and routing. The Miami airports are busiest over the holidays, through the winter season and on big event weekends at Hard Rock Stadium, so it helps to call early.
Most jets in this class fly from Miami-Opa Locka Executive, the Miami area’s main airport for private aviation, and some trips use Miami International, Miami Executive or Fort Lauderdale Executive instead. 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 Embraer Legacy 500
Clients who split the year between Miami and the West often settle on this class, because it covers the distance in a single leg.
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.
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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 Super Midsize Jets Available
- Gulfstream G200
- Gulfstream G280
- Hawker 1000
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- Bombardier Challenger 300
- Bombardier Challenger 350
Contact
For a quote on an Embraer Legacy 500 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.