Nashville clients use super midsize jets for the longer trips that a midsize jet might only manage with a fuel stop.
Embraer introduced the Legacy 500 in 2014. It seats 9 to 12 with a published range of 3,125 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 466 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 150 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,125 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 466 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 68.1 feet
- Wingspan: 63.2 feet
- Height: 21.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 150 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Legacy 500 Fits Nashville
With 3,125 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as New York, Aspen and St. Maarten, 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 Embraer Legacy 500
Nashville clients choose super midsize aircraft when a midsize jet would need a fuel stop or would be full. On a long leg, the bigger cabin and baggage space make the trip easier.
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: $6,500 to $8,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Gulfstream G200
- Gulfstream G280
- Hawker 1000
- Hawker 4000
- Bombardier Challenger 300
- Bombardier Challenger 350
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Legacy 500 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.