The Embraer Phenom 100 is a well-regarded very light jet for Mexico’s short and medium charter routes, combining a comfortable four-passenger cabin with the efficiency and reliability Embraer brought from its regional airliner experience.
Embraer designed the Phenom 100 as the entry point into its business jet range, using two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW617F engines and a single-pilot certification path. It seats four to seven passengers depending on configuration, cruises around 380 knots to 41,000 feet, and carries a range of roughly 1,178 nautical miles.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2008
- Seating: 4 to 7
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,178 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 380 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 42.1 feet
- Wingspan: 40.4 feet
- Height: 14.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 67 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Embraer Phenom 100 Fits Mexico
Houston or Dallas to Monterrey is the Phenom 100’s Mexico home ground. At roughly 430 and 580 nautical miles respectively, both routes are well inside the aircraft’s range with reserves, and the cabin is comfortable for the executive trip that defines Mexico’s US border corporate corridor.
Los Angeles to Los Cabos at roughly 900 miles is near the Phenom 100’s practical limit with a full passenger load. Operators confirm payload-specific range on this routing; with three passengers and normal fuel it typically works. At four passengers and full bags, we ask the operator.
The Phenom 100 is one of the more common very light jets on Mexico quote sheets because the fleet is relatively large and the type is well-supported. Confirmed Part 135 operators with this aircraft are available across the southern US states that generate most Mexico demand.
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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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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
Industry hourly rates for the Embraer Phenom 100 run $3,000 to $4,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Phenom 100 quotes at the lower-middle of the very light jet range for Mexico, and for a small group on a US-Mexico border crossing it is one of the most reliable and common options available.
Other Very Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
The full very light jets category page lists every very light jet we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Phenom 100 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.