Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Located in Des Moines, Iowa and available for immediate delivery
• 1,088 total airframe hours, 781 total landings
• Equipped with WiFi Text & Talk, Enhanced Cabin Management System, and Belted Lavatory
• Enrolled and current on both Flight Ready P3 (airframe) and EMC2 (engine) maintenance programs
• Both engines (HF120) have 1,088 hours since new and 781 cycles
• Avionics include Enhanced Auto Flight System, DME Receiver, Radar Altimeter, Jeppesen Chartview, Dual Extended Squitter Transponders, TAWS Class B with reactive windshear, Synthetic Vision, XM Weather Data-Link, Surface Watch, Garmin Flightstream, and Weather Radar with ground clutter suppression/turbulence detection
• Additional options: Winglets, High-Speed Data/Wifi, Custom paint scheme
• Interior: Executive configuration, Parchment color, Enhanced cabin management system
• Exterior: White upper, black lower, gray trim, custom scheme
About this Model
Overview
The HondaJet Elite S is a very light jet designed around frequent regional missions where time savings and operating simplicity matter. Its over-the-wing engine mount helps keep the cabin quieter than many entry jets and supports a compact, efficient airframe footprint for access to smaller airports. In typical use it serves 1–2 passengers plus baggage comfortably, with the flexibility to carry more on shorter legs depending on payload and fuel.
Mission Fit
This aircraft fits high-frequency travel patterns: city-pair hops, multi-stop days, and missions where you want jet speed without stepping up to a larger cabin class. It is best when passenger count is modest and baggage needs are managed; payload and range planning becomes more important as you add passengers, winter reserves, or headwinds.
Cabin
The cabin is arranged for a small group environment with club seating and a separate enclosed lavatory that also serves as a privacy feature for longer legs. Windows are comparatively large for the class, and the engine placement above the wing helps reduce perceived cabin noise and vibration. Storage is split between an aft baggage area and smaller in-cabin spaces, so packing strategy matters for bulky items.