The Gulfstream G100, G150, and IAI Astra SPX are a family of high-speed midsize jets derived from Israeli Aircraft Industries designs, and in the Mexico market they carry the fastest cruise speed in the midsize category. Six to seven seats, 475 knots, and enough range to cover any US-to-Mexico sector from the South and Midwest without a stop.
Israeli Aircraft Industries developed the Astra SPX, which Gulfstream later marketed as the G100 and subsequently replaced with the G150, an updated design. Two Honeywell TFE731 engines on all variants. Six to seven seats, 475 knots, a 45,000-foot ceiling and 2,950 nautical miles of range on the G150. Full specifications for the Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX are published by Gulfstream Aerospace.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace / Israel Aerospace Industries
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,950 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 475 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 56.8 feet
- Wingspan: 55.6 feet
- Height: 19 feet
- Baggage volume: 80 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX Fits Mexico
Four hundred and seventy-five knots is the headline in the Mexico midsize market. On a Houston-to-Mexico-City sector, or a Dallas-to-Guadalajara run, the G100 or G150 arrives ahead of a Citation Excel or Hawker 750 by a margin the schedule notices. For a corporate team making a tight same-day Monterrey or Guadalajara meeting-and-return, that speed is the specification that matters most.
Nearly 2,950 nautical miles of range on the G150 reaches every Mexico destination from anywhere in the continental United States without a stop. New York to Mexico City via Toluca at approximately 2,100 nautical miles, New York to Los Cabos near 2,700, and Los Angeles to Cancun at roughly 1,800 are all single-leg trips. That reach is unusual for a six-to-seven-seat midsize jet.
Six to seven seats is the cabin limitation relative to other Mexico midsize options. For a small executive team or a group of five or six, this aircraft is an excellent match. For a ten-person group, the Falcon 20 or Hawker 850XP is the more straightforward answer. We raise that at quote stage rather than fitting a large group into a smaller cabin.
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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 G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX run $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The G100 and G150 quote in the mid range of the Mexico midsize band for an aircraft with the fastest cruise in the category, which on longer Mexico sectors makes the speed argument easy to calculate.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Embraer Legacy 450
- Falcon 20
- Hawker 750
The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX 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.