Washington DC groups of ten or more on a long trip, such as a board heading to California or relatives going to a family wedding in Europe, are the reason heavy jets exist.
Gulfstream introduced the II / IIB in 1967. It seats 10 to 14 with a published range of 3,200 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 461 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,000 feet, 157 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1967
- Seating: 10 to 14
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 461 knots
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 79.9 feet
- Wingspan: 71.4 feet
- Height: 24.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 157 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream II / IIB Fits Washington DC
With 3,200 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Washington Dulles and destinations such as Orlando, Providenciales and San Francisco, allowing for reserves and routing. An international trip home can clear US Customs at Dulles, BWI Marshall, Washington Manassas or Leesburg Executive, so your advisor can plan the arrival at the one closest to you.
Most aircraft this size fly from Washington Dulles International, which is open around the clock and has US Customs, and the operator confirms the airport for your trip. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator ahead of the trip.
How Washington DC Clients Use the Gulfstream II / IIB
Heavy jets carry larger DC groups, such as a company team flying to the West Coast, guests heading to a wedding or a family going to Europe. A typical heavy jet seats ten to sixteen passengers.
Give us the destination, the passenger count and a rough idea of the luggage, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft suits the trip or point you to one that does it better.
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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: $6,500 to $8,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Gulfstream III
- Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400 / G450
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- Bombardier Challenger 601
- Bombardier Challenger 604
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Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream II / IIB / II-SP charter to or from Washington DC, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Gulfstream unless noted otherwise.