Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 06m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Fly private between Windsor Locks and Washington from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Windsor Locks (BDL) ⇄ Washington (IAD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Windsor Locks and Washington is about 523 km (325 miles), or 282 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$22,500 for a one-way charter between Windsor Locks and Washington, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 03m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Windsor Locks–Washington moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Windsor Locks, United States: Bradley International Airport, Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base and Waterbury Oxford Airport.
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Windsor Locks: Hartford (BDL), Oxford (OXC), Chicopee (CEF); Washington: Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Windsor Locks→Washington runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Locks → Washington | 16 | 63 min | 51 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (4), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (3) |
| Washington → Windsor Locks | 41 | 57 min | — | Dassault Falcon 2000 (9), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (5), Dassault Falcon 7X (4), Cessna Citation XLS (3) |
57 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bradley International Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBDL / BDL | KIAD / IAD |
| Longest hard runway | 9,510 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | CONC-G |
| Field elevation | 173 ft | 312 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Windsor Locks to Washington can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bradley International Airport has 9,510 ft and Washington Dulles International Airport 11,500 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 523 km.
Alternates within range: Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (9,000 ft, 24 km) · Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (11,597 ft, 31 km) · Waterbury Oxford Airport (5,800 ft, 63 km) · Hartford Brainard Airport (4,417 ft, 23 km) · Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 km)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Windsor Locks–Washington sector leaves when you do.
Those 1h 06m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$10,000 – US$22,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The Windsor Locks to Washington route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 523 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Windsor Locks–Washington departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Washington to Windsor Locks runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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