A heavy jet is what a Las Vegas trip calls for when a big group needs space over a long distance.
Gulfstream introduced the III in 1980. It seats 14 to 19 with a published range of 3,650 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 442 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 157 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1980
- Seating: 14 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,650 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 442 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 83.1 feet
- Wingspan: 77.8 feet
- Height: 24.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 157 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream III Fits Las Vegas
With 3,650 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Las Vegas to destinations such as Seattle, Atlanta and Honolulu, allowing for reserves and routing. Summer in Las Vegas also brings afternoon thunderstorms and strong winds that can raise dust across the valley, and your advisor watches the forecast ahead of departure.
Las Vegas trips in an aircraft this size usually start at Harry Reid International (KLAS), which is open around the clock and is the only airport in the Las Vegas area with customs. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date depends on its weight and that day’s temperature and wind. The operator works that out, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Las Vegas Clients Use the Gulfstream III
Heavy jets carry larger Las Vegas groups a long way: a corporate team home after a convention, a family to Hawaii or Cabo, or a production crew across the country. Many seat ten to sixteen, with a cabin built for long flights.
Tell us the route, how many people are flying and what they are bringing, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft suits the trip or suggest one that does.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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: $7,000 to $9,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Gulfstream IV / IV-SP / G400 / G450
- Bombardier Challenger 600
- Bombardier Challenger 601
- Bombardier Challenger 604
- Bombardier Challenger 605
- Bombardier Challenger 650
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream III charter in or out of Las Vegas, 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.