The Gulfstream G280 is a current-generation super-midsize jet with strong Mexico credentials: a 3,600-nautical-mile range, a 45,000-foot ceiling, and Gulfstream’s avionics suite in a compact flat-floor cabin. Mexico City, Cancun, Los Cabos, and the full corporate corridor are accessible nonstop from most US cities.
The G280 entered service in 2012, powered by two Honeywell HTF7250G engines and featuring a Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite. It seats 8 to 10 passengers, cruises at 459 knots, and has a ceiling of 45,000 feet. Full specifications for the Gulfstream G280 are published by Gulfstream Aerospace.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2012
- Seating: 8 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,600 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 66.8 feet
- Wingspan: 63 feet
- Height: 21.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 154 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream G280 Fits Mexico
With a 3,600-nautical-mile range, the G280 is among the longer-legged aircraft in the super-midsize category and covers the full US-to-Mexico map nonstop from virtually any departure point. New York to Mexico City, Boston to Cancun, and the Pacific Northwest to Los Cabos are all achievable in a single leg.
Gulfstream’s Pro Line Fusion avionics suite supports RNP precision approaches, which is increasingly relevant at Mexican airports that have added instrument procedures in recent years. This includes some resort destinations that see charter traffic in marginal weather.
For Mexico City via Toluca, the G280’s performance at elevation is operator-documented. As a current-generation aircraft with Honeywell engines, it handles high-density-altitude conditions better than older super-midsize platforms, though confirming payload limits with the operator before booking Toluca is standard.
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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 Gulfstream G280 run $6,800 to $8,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
G280 charter on Mexico routes typically runs $6,800 to $8,800 per hour as of 7/2026.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G280 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.