Embraer Legacy 500 Charter
Published Jun 19, 2026
The Embraer Legacy 500 brought full fly-by-wire flight controls — technology from far larger jets — into the midsize class, paired with a six-foot, flat-floor cabin that is among the most spacious of its peers. On the New York–Miami corridor it delivers large-jet comfort and refinement at a midsize footprint, with range to spare.
- 3,125 nm range
- 466 ktas cruise
- 8–9 passengers
Private charters on the New York–Miami corridor depart from Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) or Republic Airport (FRG), and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Miami International Airport (MIA) or President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT).
Legacy 500 specifications
Manufacturer performance figures — Embraer.
Fly-by-wire refinement in a midsize jet
The Legacy 500 was the first midsize jet with full fly-by-wire controls, a system that smooths the ride and the handling in a way travellers feel as a more settled, refined flight down the Eastern Seaboard. It is technology you normally meet only in heavy and ultra-long-range jets, here in a midsize cabin.
That engineering pedigree pairs with active turbulence response and a quiet cabin, so the run to South Florida is notably smooth even when the weather over the seaboard is not.
A six-foot flat floor and real space
The cabin stands up at a flat 6 feet with a flat floor and a 6-foot-10-inch width — among the widest in the class — running 26 feet 10 inches and seating eight to nine in a double club, up to twelve at maximum. A generous 155 cubic feet of baggage swallows golf clubs, skis and full cases for the whole party.
With 3,125 nautical miles of range against the route's 950, the Legacy 500 flies New York to Miami nonstop with vast reserves — a Mach 0.83 cruise holding the leg to about two and a half hours, and the legs for far longer trips when you need them.
Why choose the Legacy 500
- First midsize jet with full fly-by-wire controls
- Flat six-foot ceiling and flat floor, 6-foot-10-inch width
- Seats eight to nine, with a maximum of twelve
- 3,125 nm of range — large reserves on the 950 nm route
- 155 cu ft of baggage for the whole party's gear
Inside the Legacy 500
Other Midsize Jets for the NYC–MIA route
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Legacy 500 charter from New York to Miami?
A one-way Legacy 500 charter on the New York–Miami route is typically $24,000 to $36,000 all-in, reflecting its large cabin and advanced systems. Empty-leg flights can be less. Your quote includes fuel, fees and taxes.
What does fly-by-wire mean on the Legacy 500?
The Legacy 500 was the first midsize jet with full fly-by-wire flight controls — electronic controls, normally found on much larger jets, that smooth the handling and ride for a more refined, settled flight down to Miami.
Can the Legacy 500 fly New York to Miami nonstop?
Yes, with room to spare. Its 3,125 nautical miles of range is more than triple the route's roughly 950, so it flies the corridor nonstop in either direction with a full cabin and very large reserves.
How many passengers does the Legacy 500 seat?
It seats eight to nine passengers in a double-club layout, with a maximum of twelve. The flat-floor, six-foot cabin keeps a full party comfortable with luggage on the New York–Miami route.
How does the Legacy 500 compare to the Praetor 500?
They share a cabin cross-section — a flat six-foot ceiling and 6-foot-10-inch width. The Praetor 500 is the newer evolution with more range (3,340 nm) and a lower cabin altitude; the Legacy 500 offers the same fly-by-wire refinement and ample 3,125 nm of range, often at a slightly lower charter rate.
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