Hawker 400XP
Light Jet - 6 passengers, 1,180 nm published range
About the Hawker 400XP
The Hawker 400XP is a light business jet descended from the Mitsubishi Diamond/Beechjet 400 lineage, known for an oval cabin cross-section that maximizes shoulder and headroom for its size and an unusually high 45,000 ft certified ceiling. It is one of the most widely operated legacy light jets, with a large installed base and mature support network.
Who charters it
Charter clients pick the 400XP for economical short-to-medium light-jet trips with 4-6 passengers where budget matters, trading some cabin space and range versus newer light jets for lower hourly rates and broad operator availability.
Mission fit: the Hawker 400XP at a glance
Best for
- Denver to the West Coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Small parties of up to 6
Think twice if
- Denver to the East Coast with four aboard: plan on a fuel stop
- Standing room matters: the cabin is about 4'10" tall
- A full cabin with skis or golf bags: baggage space is about 31 cu ft
Mountain airports
Limited. Eagle can work. For Aspen or Telluride we usually suggest a different aircraft.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 1,180 nm four-passenger figure, hold back a reserve and fly into a 50 kt headwind. Winds, weight and the operator's own performance numbers decide any given day. Check your route in the Range Explorer.
Specifications
- Class
- Light
- Manufacturer
- Hawker Beechcraft (Textron Aviation legacy)
- Published range
- 1,180 nm
- Range with four passengers
- 1,180 nm
- Planning range (85% reserve, 50 kt headwind)
- 891 nm
- Seats
- 6 typical, 8 max
- Service ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Takeoff field
- 3,906 ft
- Cabin height
- 4'10"
- Cabin width
- 4'11"
- Cabin length
- 15'7"
- Indicative rate
- Est. $2,900 - $4,200/hr
- Production
- Out of production
Specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Published range assumes still air, an optimum profile, and a light payload. Rates are indicative and vary with routing, availability, and operator.
Worth knowing
- 45,000 ft certified ceiling, unusually high for a light jet
- Oval cabin cross-section maximizes shoulder and headroom
- Large legacy population with mature parts and service network
- Economical light-jet direct operating costs
- Pro Line 21 retrofit available as the Hawker 400XPR
Colorado mountain airports: limited
Charter listings do show the Hawker 400XP offered on Vail-to-Telluride and Telluride-based charter routes, so EGE and short EGE/TEX hops are workable, but it is an older, heavier light jet with a longer sea-level takeoff roll than the CJ or Phenom types and it is not named among the select jets that routinely use Aspen's runway. Its short range (around 1,180 nm) also limits nonstop options; treat ASE and TEX as marginal and seasonal rather than routine for this type.
Planning guidance only. The operator, the AFM performance data, and conditions on the day are the final authority.
FAA Part 135 data
On US charter certificates
133
aircraft on FAA Part 135 charter certificates
43
certificate holders operate them
Counted: Beechjet 400, 400A and Hawker 400XP (FAA models 400 and 400A)
Built 1988 to 2010
Being on a certificate means an aircraft may be flown for hire. It does not mean every one is offered to the public. For each trip we confirm the specific operator and aircraft, and review its safety audits, before you book.
- Embraer Phenom 300E333
- Citation CJ3 Gen2148
- Hawker 400XP133
- Cessna Citation Ultra76
- Citation CJ2+53
- Citation CJ4 Gen249
Source: FAA Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list, as published September 10, 2026.
Is the Hawker 400XP right for your trip?
See how far it reaches from your departure airport, or send us the trip and we will price it against the alternatives.