Embraer · Midsize Jet
Praetor 500
Fly-by-wire midsize comfort: coast-to-coast range with a one-stop reach to Europe
- Passengers
- 7
- Hours nonstop*
- 6:30
- Baggage
- 150 ft³
*Approximate maximum endurance for comparison only. Actual performance depends on payload, winds, and day-of-flight conditions.
Why clients ask for the Praetor 500 by name
The Praetor 500 is Embraer's midsize jet and the first in its class built with full fly-by-wire flight controls and active turbulence reduction. Its flat, stand-up, six-foot cabin, a best-in-class 5,800 ft cabin altitude at cruise, and 3,340 nm of range let it fly coast-to-coast in the US or reach Europe from the West Coast with one stop. For a client who wants more range than a Citation Latitude without moving into super-midsize pricing, it's a strong option.
Photos show the Embraer Praetor 500. Every charter interior is a little different. Before you book, we send photos of the exact aircraft and interior assigned to your trip, so there are no surprises at the FBO.
Typical charter rate
Est. from $10,600/hr
estimate per flight hour, before taxes and fees
Request a QuoteEstimates vary with routing, availability, and operator. Every quote is transparent and all-in, with no surprise fees.
Step inside the cabin
Explore the layout the way you would on a walkthrough: where you sit, where the coffee lives, and where the golf bags go.
Typical charter configuration: club of four plus a three-place divan in one continuous cabin, 7 passengers (up to 9 in a denser configuration).
- Cabin height
- 6'10"
- Cabin width
- 6'0"
- Cabin length
- 25'2"
- Baggage
- 150 cu ft
The first fly-by-wire midsize cabin
The Praetor 500 is the first midsize jet built with full fly-by-wire flight controls and active turbulence reduction. On a bumpy day, the difference is genuinely noticeable.
- Full fly-by-wire flight controls
- Active turbulence reduction
- Best-in-class 5,800 ft cabin altitude at cruise
- Flat, stand-up, six-foot cabin
Cabin amenities
Standard on the Praetor 500 in typical charter configuration.
- First midsize jet with full fly-by-wire flight controls
- Active turbulence reduction
- Best-in-class 5,800 ft cabin altitude at cruise
- Stand-up, flat-floor cabin with fully berthable seats
- Ka-band and Gogo AVANCE L5 high-speed internet standard
- 150 cu ft baggage hold
- Can operate from runways as short as 3,000 ft
- Executive work surfaces throughout
Where can it take you nonstop?
Pick your departure city and see the Praetor 500's reach across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Flying from Colorado, most of the country is one leg away.
From Centennial (APA), the Praetor 500 reaches anywhere inside the ring without a fuel stop.
Ring shows a planning range of 2,534 nm: range with four passengers, less a reserve, flown into a 50 kt headwind. Payload, routing and the day's winds decide real-world reach. Your quote confirms nonstop capability for your exact trip.
Is this the right aircraft for your trip?
An honest fit check beats a hard sell. Here is where the Praetor 500 shines, and where we would steer you to a different aircraft instead.
Mission fit: the Praetor 500 at a glance
A stand-up cabin and long legs for a mid-sized group, though oversized bags are worth confirming before the trip.
Best for
- Denver to either coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Teams of up to 7 in typical seating
- A stand-up cabin for working or resting on the way
Think twice if
Nothing in the published numbers stands out. Tell us the trip and we will check it.
Mountain airports
Capable. Routine into Eagle. Aspen and Telluride depend on weight, weather and the operator's own approval for the field.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 3,340 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.
Book it for
6-9 passenger domestic US trips needing more range than a standard midsize
3,340 nm gives real cushion over the typical midsize range, useful for headwind days or routing around weather.
One-stop transatlantic legs
Reaches Europe from the West Coast with a single fuel stop, a genuine step up from the standard midsize class.
Passengers sensitive to cabin pressure on long legs
A best-in-class 5,800 ft cabin altitude at cruise means less fatigue after a long day, especially noticeable on 4+ hour legs.
Clients who value ride quality
Active turbulence reduction and fly-by-wire controls smooth out the bumps other midsize jets pass straight through to the cabin.
Skip it for
Non-stop transatlantic or transpacific missions
3,340 nm requires a fuel stop for a true ocean crossing, a heavy jet is needed for non-stop intercontinental range.
Groups larger than 9
Maximum certified capacity is 9. Larger groups need a super-midsize or heavy jet.
The most price-sensitive midsize shoppers
If 2,700 nm of range is enough for your routing, a Citation Latitude covers the same mission at a lower hourly rate.
Popular Praetor 500 routes
Performance
- Max altitude
- 45,000 ft
- Cruise speed
- 466 kts
- Takeoff distance
- 4,220 ft
- Max range
- 3,340 nm
Executives and families who want the newest fly-by-wire midsize cabin on the market and need more range than a standard midsize, especially for one-stop transatlantic trips or long domestic legs.
How it compares
Not sure the Praetor 500 is the one? These are the aircraft clients most often weigh it against.
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Embraer Praetor 500
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Cessna Citation XLS+
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Cessna Citation Latitude
Midsize Jet
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Hawker 900XP
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FAA Part 135 data
On US charter certificates
103
aircraft on FAA Part 135 charter certificates
6
certificate holders operate them
Counted: Praetor 500 and Legacy 450 (both FAA model EMB-545)
Built 2016 to 2026
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.
- Citation Ascend (XLS Gen2)281
- Citation Latitude257
- Hawker 800XP / 850XP141
- Learjet 60XR111
- Praetor 500103
- Learjet 45XR93
Source: FAA Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list, as published September 10, 2026.
Ready to charter the Praetor 500?
Tell us your trip and we will confirm the right aircraft, vet the operator, and send an all-in quote. We review each operator's third-party safety audits (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO) before recommending it, backed by Stratos Jets.