Heavy jets bring larger Aruba groups down in comfort, such as a family of three generations for the holidays or friends traveling together for a wedding.
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 Aruba
With 3,200 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips between Aruba and destinations such as Miami, New York and Denver, allowing for reserves and routing. Every trip to Aruba is international, so each passenger needs a valid passport and completes Aruba’s online ED card before traveling.
On the island, every private flight uses Queen Beatrix International in Oranjestad, and at home an aircraft this size usually leaves from one of the larger airports in your area. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and your advisor confirms it with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Aruba Clients Use the Gulfstream II / IIB
Heavy jets carry larger groups to Aruba, such as an extended family for Christmas, a wedding party and their closest guests, or a company team on an incentive trip. A typical heavy jet takes ten to sixteen passengers.
Tell us where you are flying from, who is coming and what they are packing, dive gear and golf clubs included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits or suggest one that suits the trip 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
- Bombardier Challenger 600
- Bombardier Challenger 601
- Bombardier Challenger 604
- Bombardier Challenger 605
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream II / IIB / II-SP charter to or from Aruba, 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.