When a Nashville trip involves a large group and a long distance, a VIP airliner is usually the aircraft being priced.
Boeing introduced the Business Jet (BBJ) in 1999. It seats 8 to 19 with a published range of 6,200 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~470 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 1,000 cubic feet of baggage volume and multiple lavatories.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- Year introduced: 1999
- Seating: 8 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 6,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (~470 knots)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 110.3 feet
- Wingspan: 117.4 feet
- Height: 41.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,000 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) Fits Nashville
With 6,200 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Scottsdale, Los Angeles and Paris, allowing for reserves and routing. In winter, an occasional ice storm reaches Middle Tennessee, and de-icing adds time on the ramp before departure.
Nashville trips in an aircraft this size usually start at Nashville International (BNA), which is staffed around the clock and is the only airport in the Nashville area with customs. 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 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ)
When a Nashville group outgrows a heavy jet, this is the next step. The cabin is an airliner fitted out privately, and fewer of these aircraft are available, so the lead time is longer than for a business jet.
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: $15,000 to $22,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other VIP Airliners Available
- Bombardier CRJ-200
- Bombardier CRJ-200 VIP
- Challenger 850
- McDonnell Douglas MD-83
- Airbus A320 (VIP)
- Airbus A340-300
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 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.