A super light jet suits the Nashville trips that are slightly too long or slightly too full for a light jet.
The IAI Westwind I was built from 1976 to 1987. It seats 7 to 10 with a published range of 1,840 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 390 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 49 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)
- Year introduced: 1976-1987
- Seating: 7 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,840 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 390 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 52.3 feet
- Wingspan: 44.4 feet
- Height: 15.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 49 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the IAI Westwind I Fits Nashville
With 1,840 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as New Orleans, Boston and Cabo San Lucas, allowing for reserves and routing. Spring and early summer bring thunderstorms to Middle Tennessee, and a strong line of storms can hold departures until it passes.
Nashville trips in this class run from Nashville International (BNA), John C. Tune (KJWN) or Smyrna (KMQY), depending on where the trip starts and the time of day. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is a calculation the operator makes for that weight and that day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Nashville Clients Use the IAI Westwind I
Clients move into this category when a light jet quote comes back with a fuel stop or a baggage problem. The extra cabin and range usually solve both.
Tell us the route, the passenger count and what is traveling with you, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft is the right fit or suggest a better one.
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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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,500 to $4,500 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a IAI Westwind I charter in or out of Nashville, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.