Super light jets give a Salt Lake City trip a longer leg and a taller cabin than a light jet without moving into midsize running costs. Six to nine seats, roughly 1,840 to 2,560 nautical miles of range, and cruise speeds in the 390 to 464 knot band.
Typical Aircraft
The Westwind II holds the longest range in the category, the Embraer Phenom 300 is the most widely available, the Learjet 75 the fastest, and the Pilatus PC-24 the one that will use a shorter and rougher field than the rest. Six super light jets are listed here.
When Super Light Jets Fit the Salt Lake City Trip
Chicago at about 1,083 nautical miles and Cabo San Lucas at 1,078 are both inside the band for the whole category. Dallas at 867 is straightforward. This is the aircraft for the Salt Lake City trip that is slightly too long, or slightly too full, for a light jet.
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
Across the 6 super light jets listed on this page, industry hourly rates run $3,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 10/2026. Each aircraft page carries its own rate. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Salt Lake City Patterns We Plan Around
A few things shape charter availability out of Salt Lake City more than anything else. The first is the ski season, which runs December through March and puts steady pressure on the resort fields as well as on the city. A February request made in November is a very different market from the same request made on the day. The second is elevation and weather. Every field along the Wasatch Front sits above 4,200 feet and Heber Valley Airport (KHCR/HCR) is higher than that, so on a warm afternoon the thinner air lengthens the takeoff roll and can cost payload or range on a fully loaded aircraft. In winter a departure may include de-icing, which the airport reports takes eight to ten minutes for frost and 20 to 40 minutes for snow, and the valley inversion produces ice crystals that are hard to see. The operator confirms the performance figures for your aircraft on your date. The canyon roads are the other half of the plan: they are among the most weather-affected in Utah and the Cottonwood canyons close for avalanche control, so we treat the drive as part of the trip rather than a detail to settle later.
The Pilatus PC-24 is the one to ask about when the field at the far end is short or unpaved, because it is the only aircraft in this band built for that. The others want a conventional runway.
Contact
For a quote on a super light jets charter in or out of Salt Lake City, call 1-888-987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip see our safety page, and the aircraft directory for cross-category options. The National Business Aviation Association sets the broader operating standards we work within.
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.