Gulfstream G500
Three-zone Gulfstream with a 41 ft 6 in cabin, 14 oval windows and 5,300 nm of range.
- Passengers
- 13 to 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,300 nm
- Cruise
- Mach 0.85
- On charter in the US
- 29 aircraft
What is the Gulfstream G500?
The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin business jet with a 41 ft 6 in cabin and 5,300 nm of range at Mach 0.85. It seats up to 19 and sleeps up to 8; most aircraft seat 13 or 14 in three zones. It first flew in May 2015, entered service in September 2018 and is still in production next to its longer sibling, the G600.
5,300 nm at Mach 0.85 with 8 passengers, 3 crew and NBAA IFR reserves, or 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90.
Cabin 41 ft 6 in (12.65 m) long, 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall, with up to three living areas and 14 oval windows.
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA engines of 15,144 lb thrust each, and the Symmetry flight deck with active control sidesticks and ten touchscreens.
Cabin altitude of 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft, with 100% fresh air.
29 fly with 14 operators on the FAA Part 135 list, the largest G500 charter fleet anywhere. Altivo Jets books them through these certified operators.
Gulfstream G500 specifications
Manufacturer and regulator figures for the G500, checked October 2026. Range assumes NBAA IFR range at Mach 0.85 with 8 passengers, 3 crew and NBAA IFR reserves (Gulfstream); 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.
| Specification | G500 Gulfstream |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Range | 5,300 nm (9,816 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.925 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,300 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,620 ft |
| Cabin | |
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 8 |
| Cabin zones | 3 |
| Cabin length | 41 ft 6 in (12.65 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,715 cu ft |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 14 |
| Cabin altitude | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | |
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA |
| Thrust per engine | 15,144 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 79,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 30,250 lb |
| Price and ownership | |
| First delivered | 2018 |
| In production | Yes |
| New price | $49.4M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $35.0M to $54M |
| Operating cost per hour | $17,140 |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Sources:Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G500 (GA5C) occurrences: 2 listed, no fatalitiesBusiness Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G500 (Jan 2017): 175 cubic feet of baggage space, accessible in flight through the aft lavatory; Flexjet also lists in-flight luggage accessGulfstream: G600 specifications (Oct 2026): 6,600 nm at Mach 0.85, 5,600 nm at Mach 0.90, MTOW 94,600 lb, fuel 41,500 lb, PW815GA of 15,680 lb, cabin 45 ft 2 in and 1,884 cu ft, up to 4 living areas, sleeps 10, takeoff 5,700 ftAIN: Gulfstream G500 OK'd for steep approaches (Oct 2023): FAA approval of steep approach operations; the G500 landed at London City and Lugano in 2021Gulfstream: G500 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 1,715 cu ft (48.56 m3)CRAFT: Gulfstream G500 ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024, fuel priced Oct 2026): $17,140 per hour and $3,427,987 a year at 200 hoursWikipedia: Gulfstream G500/G600: G600 FAA certificates 28 June 2019, first G600 delivery 8 August 2019; G400 announced October 2021AircraftExchange: 2019 Gulfstream G500 S/N 72029, N544AV, for sale by Gulfstream (Oct 2026): 13 passengers, four single club seats, four-place conference group opposite a credenza, two single seats opposite a three-place divan, forward and aft lavatories, Jet ConneX Ka-bandJetcraft: Gulfstream G500 overview (Nov 2019): landing distance at sea level, ISA, MLWWikipedia: Gulfstream G550: the earlier G500, introduced in 2004, a shorter-range (5,800 nm) G550 with less fuel and the HUD and EVS optional
Fuel burn and CO2
The G500 burns about 455 US gallons (1,378 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 4.4 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.
| Flight | Fuel | CO2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 flight hour | 1,380 kg | 4.4 tonnes |
| 3 flight hours | 4,130 kg | 13.1 tonnes |
| 8 flight hours | 11,020 kg | 34.8 tonnes |
Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.
G500 interior and cabin layout
Most G500s seat 13 or 14 in three zones: a forward club or lounge, a conference group in the middle and an aft lounge with a divan. Gulfstream lets owners put the galley forward or aft and offers dining for six, a lounge with two divans and a stateroom, so we confirm the exact seat map, beds and Wi-Fi with each quote. The layouts below come from two sale listings.
Inside the G500
Cabin layouts
- Four single club seats
- Forward lavatory
- Four-place conference group
- Credenza opposite
- Three-place divan
- Two single seats opposite
- Aft lavatory behind
- Three-place divan
- Credenza opposite
- Forward galley and lavatory
- Four-place conference group
- Two club seats opposite
- Three-place divan
- Two club seats opposite
- Aft lavatory behind
How big is the cabin?
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall and 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 41 ft 6 in (12.65 m), 1,715 cu ft in all.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Cabin size
41 ft 6 in (12.65 m) long, 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall: 1,715 cu ft of cabin space.
Galley
Forward or aft, as the owner chooses; P4-PLG has it forward. N544AV has a refrigerator, convection oven, microwave, kettle and espresso maker. Gulfstream's standard galley has a 4 cu ft refrigerator, a microwave and convection oven and an oversized sink, with a steam oven as an option.
Lavatories
Two: forward and aft, both with vacuum toilets. The baggage hold is reached through the aft lavatory.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
Varies by aircraft. N544AV has Inmarsat Jet ConneX Ka-band internet, and Flexjet's G500s have Ka-band Wi-Fi with Starlink being fitted. We confirm the system for your aircraft.
Baggage
175 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight through the aft lavatory.
Cabin altitude
3,255 ft at 41,000 ft. A lower cabin altitude means less fatigue and better sleep on long flights.
Beds
Up to 8 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.
Cabin updates
14 panoramic oval windows. Cabin altitude of 3,255 ft when cruising at 41,000 ft, with 100% fresh air that Jetcraft says is fully replaced in about 2 minutes. Enhanced flight vision on the head-up display and synthetic vision on the primary flight display.
Sources:AircraftExchange: 2019 Gulfstream G500 S/N 72029, N544AV, for sale by Gulfstream (Oct 2026): 13 passengers, four single club seats, four-place conference group opposite a credenza, two single seats opposite a three-place divan, forward and aft lavatories, Jet ConneX Ka-bandAircraft.com: 2019 Gulfstream G500 S/N 72039, P4-PLG, for sale (Oct 2026): 14 passengers, three-place divan opposite a credenza, four-place conference group opposite two club seats, three-place divan opposite two club seats, forward galley, forward and aft lavatoriesFlexjet: Gulfstream G500 fleet page (Oct 2026): 15 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi with Starlink being fitted across the fleet, fully enclosed forward and aft lavatories, in-flight luggage accessGulfstream: G500 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin altitude 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft
On board: what to expect
- ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall
- ✓Three zonesUp to 3 living areas
- ~BedsSleeps up to 8, depending on the layout
- ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft
- ✓Separate forward lavatoryForward
- ✓Full galleyOven, microwave and refrigerator
- ✓Baggage reachable in flight175 cu ft hold, through the aft lavatory
- ~Wi-FiKa-band or Starlink, by aircraft
Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.
Sources:Gulfstream: G500 specifications (Oct 2026): finished cabin height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)AircraftExchange: 2019 Gulfstream G500 S/N 72029, N544AV, for sale by Gulfstream (Oct 2026): 13 passengers, four single club seats, four-place conference group opposite a credenza, two single seats opposite a three-place divan, forward and aft lavatories, Jet ConneX Ka-bandBusiness Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G500 (Jan 2017): 175 cubic feet of baggage space, accessible in flight through the aft lavatory; Flexjet also lists in-flight luggage accessFlexjet: Gulfstream G500 fleet page (Oct 2026): 15 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi with Starlink being fitted across the fleet, fully enclosed forward and aft lavatories, in-flight luggage access
How much does a G500 cost?
A new G500 listed at about $49.4 million in 2025. Owning one also means paying to fly and maintain it, which is why most people who fly a few times a year charter instead.
Buy new
Factory list price reported by GlobalAir as of Q2 2025; CRAFT gives $45 million as the list price when deliveries began in 2018.
Buy pre-owned
Asking prices, not valuations: Guardian Jet tracked 10 G500s for sale, asking $34.95 million to $54 million. A 2019 aircraft, S/N 72029 (N544AV), is listed by Gulfstream at $39.95 million. October 2026.
Cost to operate
Total cost per hour including fixed costs at 200 hours a year, CRAFT G500 ownership cost page (annual budget $3,427,987, fuel at $7.66 a gallon). Fuel burn about 455 US gallons an hour.
Sources:GlobalAir: Gulfstream G500 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): factory list price $49,400,000 as of Q2 2025Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G500 compare page (Oct 2026): 10 for sale (5.59% of the fleet), asks $34,950,000 to $54,000,000
G500 charter cost per hour in the US (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the G500 charter at about $15.1k to $18.5k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
Heavy jets, per flight hour
What moves the price
- Positioning: one-way trips usually pay for the empty flight home.
- Crew overnights and waiting days on multi-day trips.
- Airport and handling fees, plus federal excise tax.
- Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Charter or own?
Owning a G500 costs about $1.73 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about $8,500 for every flight hour. At the hours most owners fly, chartering costs less per hour, and you pay nothing when you do not fly.
| You fly | Owning (per hour) | Charter in the US (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 hours a year | $43,100 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 100 hours a year | $25,800 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 200 hours a year | $17,100 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 300 hours a year | $14,300 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
CRAFT G500 ownership cost estimate (fuel priced October 2026): crew, training, management, hangar and insurance a year, plus fuel at $7.66 a gallon (455 gallons an hour), maintenance, engine overhaul and fees per flight hour, for an aircraft flying 200 hours a year. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
G500 range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 5,300 nm of range, the G500 crosses the US coast to coast and reaches Europe without a fuel stop. Popular US routes:
- Distance
- 3,150 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 45m
- Indicative one-way price
- $102k to $125k
- Distance
- 2,986 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 25m
- Indicative one-way price
- $97k to $119k
- Distance
- 2,217 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 51m
- Indicative one-way price
- $73k to $89k
- Distance
- 2,129 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 40m
- Indicative one-way price
- $70k to $86k
- Distance
- 2,129 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 40m
- Indicative one-way price
- $70k to $86k
- Distance
- 1,936 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 16m
- Indicative one-way price
- $64k to $79k
- Distance
- 1,502 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 23m
- Indicative one-way price
- $51k to $62k
- Distance
- 1,316 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 00m
- Indicative one-way price
- $45k to $55k
Flight time at long-range cruise plus taxi and climb. Price is flight time at the hourly rates above, before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
Where the G500 can land
A large-cabin jet that still fits shorter and steep-approach airports.
Runway needed
About 5,300 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level, and about 2,620 ft to land at maximum landing weight. Hot or high airports need more.
Steep approaches
The FAA approved the G500 for steep approaches in 2023 and EASA followed. It demonstrated landings at London City and Lugano, both steep-approach airports, in 2021. Each operator still needs approval for the airport.
Sources:Gulfstream: G500 specifications (Oct 2026): takeoff distance SL, ISA, MTOW 5,300 ftAIN: Gulfstream G500 OK'd for steep approaches (Oct 2023): FAA approval of steep approach operations; the G500 landed at London City and Lugano in 2021
Tell us the route and dates. We check every G500 available in the US and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the G500 in the US?
G500 operators in the United States
Altivo Jets is a broker: we ask these operators for availability and price on your dates and book the aircraft with the licensed operator named on your quote.
Every G500 on charter in the US
29 on the charter list in the US. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Clay Lacy Aviation
- Base
- Van Nuys, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Clay Lacy Aviation
- Base
- Van Nuys, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Wingtip Aviation
- Base
- Valparaiso, Indiana
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Wingtip Aviation
- Base
- Valparaiso, Indiana
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Accent Airways
- Base
- Opa-locka, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- DuPage Aerospace
- Base
- West Chicago, Illinois
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Elite Air
- Base
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Fliteways
- Base
- Ronkonkoma, New York
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Flexjet
- Base
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- FlightWorks
- Base
- Kennesaw, Georgia
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- JetsPlus
- Base
- Fresno, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Liberty Jet
- Base
- Ronkonkoma, New York
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Northwest Flyers
- Base
- Wheeling, Illinois
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
G500 versions
G500 (GV-SP)
An earlier and different aircraft with the same name: a G550 with less fuel, about 5,800 nm of range and the head-up display and enhanced vision as options. It is not the GVII-G500 on this page.
GVII-G500
Unveiled on 14 October 2014 with the G600, first flown on 18 May 2015 and certified by the FAA on 20 July 2018. The first was delivered on 27 September 2018 to a North American customer, and EASA certified it on 11 October 2019. Gulfstream quoted 5,000 nm of range in 2017 and now quotes 5,300 nm.
GVII-G600
The longer sibling on the same type certificate: FAA certified on 28 June 2019 and first delivered on 8 August 2019, with a 45 ft 2 in cabin and 6,600 nm of range.
G500 vs G600
- Range: 5,300 nm against 6,600 nm at Mach 0.85, and 4,500 nm against 5,600 nm at Mach 0.90. The G600 flies about 1,300 nm further.
- Cabin: 41 ft 6 in and 1,715 cu ft against 45 ft 2 in and 1,884 cu ft. The G600 is 3 ft 8 in longer inside, with the same 7 ft 7 in width and 6 ft 2 in height.
- Zones and beds: up to 3 living areas and sleeps 8, against up to 4 and sleeps 10.
- Fuel and weight: 30,250 lb of fuel against 41,500 lb, and 79,600 lb maximum takeoff weight against 94,600 lb.
- Engines: PW814GA of 15,144 lb against PW815GA of 15,680 lb.
- Runway: 5,300 ft to take off at maximum weight against 5,700 ft. Both share one type certificate (GVII), 175 cu ft of baggage and the same 3,255 ft cabin altitude.
Sources:Wikipedia: Gulfstream G500/G600
How the official lists write it: GVII-G500 · G-500.
G500 vs G600, G450, G550 and other heavy jets
The jets people weigh against the G500, side by side from the same verified data.
| Specification | G500 Gulfstream | G600 Gulfstream | G450 Gulfstream | G550 Gulfstream | Global 5000 Bombardier | Falcon 7X Dassault |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||||||
| Range | 5,300 nm (9,816 km) | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) | 4,350 nm (8,056 km) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) (best) | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) | 5,950 nm (11,019 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) | 476 kts | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 513 kts (Mach 0.89) | 492 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 459 kts | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.925 | Mach 0.925 | Mach 0.88 | Mach 0.885 | Not published | Mach 0.9 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 45,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,300 ft (best) | 5,700 ft | 5,600 ft | 5,910 ft | 5,540 ft | 5,710 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,620 ft | 2,365 ft | 2,663 ft | 2,770 ft | 2,207 ft | 2,070 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 | 13 to 16 | 14 | 14 to 18 (best) | 13 | 12 to 16 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 8 | 10 (best) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 41 ft 6 in (12.65 m) | 45 ft 2 in (13.77 m) (best) | 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 m) | 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,715 cu ft | 1,884 cu ft | 1,525 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft | 1,889 cu ft (best) | 1,552 cu ft |
| Baggage | 175 cu ft, reachable in flight | 175 cu ft, reachable in flight | 169 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 140 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 14 | 14 | Not published | 14 | Not published | 28 (best) |
| Cabin altitude | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft | Not published | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Price and ownership | ||||||
| First delivered | 2018 | 2019 | 2004 | 2003 | 2005 | 2007 |
| In production | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| New price | $49.4M (2025) | $59.5M (2025) | $43M (2004) | $62M | $50.4M (2018) | $54M (2017) |
| Pre-owned price | $35.0M to $54M | $54.9M to $69.5M | $8.5M to $19.5M | $15M to $35M | $16M to $25M | $14.5M to $23.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $17,140 | $14,404 | $13,218 | $8,163 | $9,921 | $7,963 |
| Charter fleet | ||||||
| On the US charter list | 29 aircraft | 17 aircraft | 104 aircraft | 106 aircraft (best) | 72 aircraft | 32 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
G500 vs G600
The G600 flies 1,300 nm further and has a bigger cabin (1,884 against 1,715 cu ft).
G500 vs G450
The G450 flies 950 nm less, has a smaller cabin (1,525 against 1,715 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
G500 vs G550
The G550 flies 1,450 nm further, has a smaller cabin (1,669 against 1,715 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
G500 vs Global 5000
The Global 5000 has a bigger cabin (1,889 against 1,715 cu ft).
G500 vs Falcon 7X
The Falcon 7X flies 650 nm further, has a smaller cabin (1,552 against 1,715 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
Compare any two jets
Smaller or bigger than the G500
Gulfstream G450 / G350
Smaller and cheaper: the G500's predecessor, with a cabin about 7 in narrower and 2 in lower.
Gulfstream G600
Bigger: the same family with a 45 ft 2 in cabin, four living areas and about 6,600 nm of range.
G500 safety record
Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.
N507GD, Washington Dulles, 2023
On 28 April 2023 a flight attendant on a General Dynamics G500 fractured her ankle when the takeoff began before she was seated. The NTSB (ERA23LA212) found the takeoff started before she returned to her seat; the operator now has pilots confirm cabin crew are seated before taxi.
Alpha limiter directive, 2020
In March 2020 the FAA ordered a flight manual revision for the G500 and G600 after the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flare in unstable air, which led to a hard landing and damage.
Type record
The Aviation Safety Network lists two G500 occurrences and no fatalities. The other is a January 2025 taxi collision at Dulles, where a G500's wing struck a Challenger 605.
Sources:Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G500 N507GD, Washington Dulles, 28 April 2023, NTSB ERA23LA212 final: flight attendant seriously injured when takeoff began before she was seatedFederal Register via US DOT: FAA airworthiness directive for Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600, docket FAA-2020-0199 (effective 13 March 2020): AFM revision after the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flareAviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G500 (GA5C) occurrences: 2 listed, no fatalities
G500 photos
Other heavy jets on charter in the US
Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
205 on charter in the US with 65 operators
Bombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express
104 on charter in the US with 30 operators
Bombardier Global 5000 / 5500
72 on charter in the US with 21 operators
Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX
69 on charter in the US with 33 operators
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow much does a Gulfstream G500 cost?+
A new G500 lists at about $49.4 million, against about $45 million when deliveries began in 2018. Used asking prices in October 2026 ran from $34.95 million to $54 million. CRAFT estimates about $1.73 million a year in fixed costs plus about $8,485 per flight hour to run one.
How many passengers does a Gulfstream G500 seat?+
Up to 19. Most aircraft seat 13 or 14 in three zones, and Gulfstream says it sleeps up to 8.
How far can a Gulfstream G500 fly?+
About 5,300 nm (9,816 km) at Mach 0.85 with 8 passengers, 3 crew and reserves, or 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90.
What is the difference between the G500 and the G600?+
The G600 is the longer version. It has a cabin 3 ft 8 in longer, a fourth living area, more fuel and about 1,300 nm more range (6,600 nm against 5,300 nm). Both share one type certificate.
How fast is the Gulfstream G500?+
Its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.925. It cruises at Mach 0.90 (about 516 knots) when fast and at Mach 0.85 (about 488 knots) on long flights.
Can you reach your bags in flight on a G500?+
Yes. The 175 cu ft baggage hold is reached through the aft lavatory.
Can a Gulfstream G500 fly into London City?+
It is certified by the FAA and EASA for steep approaches, the kind London City and Lugano require, and it landed at both in 2021. The operator also needs approval for the airport.
Who operates the Gulfstream G500 in the US?+
14 FAA Part 135 operators fly 29 of them. The largest fleets: Jet Aviation Flight Services (9), Executive Jet Management (4), Solairus Aviation (3), Clay Lacy Aviation (2) and Wingtip Aviation (2).
How much does it cost to charter a G500?+
About $15.1k to $18.5k per flight hour, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges. A one-way trip is priced on flight hours plus the aircraft's return positioning, so ask for a quote on your dates.
Where these numbers come from
Specifications come from manufacturer factsheets and regulator type certificate data sheets first, then aviation press and market data. Fleet counts come from the FAA Part 135 operator list (9 November 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 30 October 2026.
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G500 (GA5C) occurrences: 2 listed, no fatalities
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G500 (Jan 2017): 175 cubic feet of baggage space, accessible in flight through the aft lavatory; Flexjet also lists in-flight luggage access
- Gulfstream: G600 specifications (Oct 2026): 6,600 nm at Mach 0.85, 5,600 nm at Mach 0.90, MTOW 94,600 lb, fuel 41,500 lb, PW815GA of 15,680 lb, cabin 45 ft 2 in and 1,884 cu ft, up to 4 living areas, sleeps 10, takeoff 5,700 ft
- AIN: Gulfstream G500 OK'd for steep approaches (Oct 2023): FAA approval of steep approach operations; the G500 landed at London City and Lugano in 2021
- Gulfstream: G500 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 1,715 cu ft (48.56 m3)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G500 ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024, fuel priced Oct 2026): $17,140 per hour and $3,427,987 a year at 200 hours
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G500/G600: G600 FAA certificates 28 June 2019, first G600 delivery 8 August 2019; G400 announced October 2021
- AircraftExchange: 2019 Gulfstream G500 S/N 72029, N544AV, for sale by Gulfstream (Oct 2026): 13 passengers, four single club seats, four-place conference group opposite a credenza, two single seats opposite a three-place divan, forward and aft lavatories, Jet ConneX Ka-band
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G500 overview (Nov 2019): landing distance at sea level, ISA, MLW
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G550: the earlier G500, introduced in 2004, a shorter-range (5,800 nm) G550 with less fuel and the HUD and EVS optional
- Aircraft.com: 2019 Gulfstream G500 S/N 72039, P4-PLG, for sale (Oct 2026): configured for 14 passengers
- Federal Register via US DOT: FAA airworthiness directive for Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600, docket FAA-2020-0199 (effective 13 March 2020): AFM revision after the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flare
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G500 and G600 receive EASA steep approach landing certification (Jan 2026)
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G500 compare page (Oct 2026): 10 for sale (5.59% of the fleet), asks $34,950,000 to $54,000,000
- Flexjet: Gulfstream G500 fleet page (Oct 2026): 15 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi with Starlink being fitted across the fleet, fully enclosed forward and aft lavatories, in-flight luggage access
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G500 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): factory list price $49,400,000 as of Q2 2025
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G500 N222NB, Washington Dulles, 4 January 2025: right wing struck the tailcone of a Challenger 605 while taxiing
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G500 N507GD, Washington Dulles, 28 April 2023, NTSB ERA23LA212 final: flight attendant seriously injured when takeoff began before she was seated
- General Dynamics: Gulfstream delivers first new-generation G500 on time (27 Sep 2018): delivered to a North American customer at Savannah; FAA type and production certificates on 20 July 2018
- Aviation Week: Gulfstream G400, G500 and G600 aircraft overview: announced 14 October 2014, first flight 18 May 2015 from Savannah, FAA certification 20 July 2018
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet IM.A.595, Gulfstream GVII, Issue 15 (Nov 2025): models GVII-G500 and GVII-G600; State of Design TCDS FAA T00021AT; FAA TC 20 July 2018 for the G500, EASA TC 11 October 2019
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