Where it fits well
- 459 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 4500 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 3015 nm with 4 occupants.
- 2796 kg realistic payload proxy and 14 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 14 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 2796 kg |
| Advertised range | 4500 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 3015 nm |
| Cruise speed | 459 kt |
| Runway need | ~1590 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €403k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €4910 |
The ownership trade-off
The Falcon 900EX combines 14-seat jet capability with about 4,388 NM reported range and about 459 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €716k per year ( €17910 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €913k per year ( €11410 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €1.11m per year ( €9243 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.4m per year ( €7799 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €841k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The Falcon 900EX combines 14-seat jet capability with about 4,388 NM reported range and about 459 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €403k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1590 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.