The Premier 1A is a roomy Puerto Rico light jet from San Juan (SJU), seating six with 1,430 nautical miles of range in one of the widest cabins in its class. It covers SJU to Florida, the US Southeast, and the eastern Caribbean. A composite-fuselage light jet built for cabin space.
Beechcraft, under Raytheon and later Hawker Beechcraft, built the Premier 1A from 2001 with a carbon-fiber fuselage that freed up cabin width. It cruises near 451 knots at up to 41,000 feet.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2001-2013
- Seating: 6
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,430 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 451 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 46 feet
- Wingspan: 44.5 feet
- Height: 15.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Premier 1A Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the Premier 1A fits the client who wants light-jet economy with more shoulder room than rivals: San Juan to Miami, the Southeast US, or St. Thomas. Cabin width is its edge on those short legs.
For SJU trips under about 1,400 nautical miles, it delivers a comfortable cabin at a light-jet hourly rate.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Premier 1A run $3,400 to $4,600 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
Contact
For a quote on a Premier 1A charter in or out of Puerto Rico, call +1-888-987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.