2019 HONDA HONDAJET ELITE S
Starts from the median asking price of 216 comparable Jet listings ($5,625,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time -1,582 hr vs comps +3.2%
- Engine time -1,839 hr vs comps +7.4%
- No ADS-B (65% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 26 for sale of 232 FAA-registered -4.4%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Honda HONDAJET ELITE S |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 512 hrs |
| Engine time | 512 SNEW |
| Avionics / Transponder | Trig TA12 |
Description
Experience the world's most advanced light jet for approximately half the cost of purchasing new. Fly a HondaJet Elite S. from $2,800/hr. That's a fraction of the true hourly cost of owning the same aircraft — and up to 4x cheaper than buying a used one. Lease Pricing: Lease rates are based on annual flight-hour commitments, with lower hourly rates available for higher annual utilization. Aircraft maintenance is billed separately at cost as a transparent pass-through. 100 hours/year: $3,900 per flight hour 200 hours/year: $3,500 per flight hour 300 hours/year: $3,100 per flight hour 400 hours/year: $2,800 per flight hour (Best Value) Rates shown are base lease only. Aircraft maintenance is billed separately, at cost, based on your actual usage. Your personalized all-in estimate is provided after a brief qualification. The True Cost of HondaJet: Ownership vs. This Lease - Most aircraft cost comparisons focus on the purchase price. That's the wrong number. What matters is what you actually pay every time you fly. Based on 100 flight hours per year, the estimated hourly cost comparison is as follows: Lease This Aircraft (200-hour annual commitment): $3,500 per flight hour Purchase Used HondaJet (5-year fully amortized financing): $11,928 per flight hour Purchase New HondaJet (5-year fully amortized financing): $18,390 per flight hour Assumptions: 100 hrs/yr flown, 5-year fully amortized loan at 7%, 20% down payment, 12% opportunity cost on deposit. Lease figure is the base rate at a 200-hour annual commitment; maintenance is quoted separately, at cost. Source: Independent financial analysis. Exceptional Value: Lease the Future $3,500/hr vs. $11,928 to Own Owning a HondaJet costs roughly $11,928 per flight hour once you include debt service, insurance, and hangar. This lease delivers the same aircraft, the same capability, and the same experience for $3,500/hr — with none of the balance-sheet risk. Zero Capital Risk A new HondaJet requires a $1.6M down payment before you take your first flight. Over five years, the opportunity cost of that capital alone exceeds $200,000 annually at a 12% hurdle rate. A dry lease preserves your capital for where it belongs: your business. Structured for Operators This is a dry lease for qualified pilots and flight departments — not a charter arrangement. You get the aircraft. You operate it on your schedule. Terms are customized to your hours flown and operational needs. Minimum commitment applies. Performance That Redefines Your Schedule ✓ Swift Arrival: Reach your destination faster, turning lengthy trips into efficient, timesaving excursions with a top speed of 422 KTAS. ✓ Weather Immunity: Cruise at 43,000 ft, ensuring you bypass congested airspace and turbulence, leading to a consistently smoother and more predictable flight path. ✓ Uninterrupted Routes: The robust 1,437 nm range guarantees non-stop travel on critical routes, maximizing productivity and minimizing delays. ✓ Superior Pressurization: Maintain a lower cabin altitude while flying high, drastically reducing fatigue and ensuring you arrive at your destination refreshed and ready. ✓ Climb Champion: Achieve your cruising altitude quickly with an impressive 4,100 ft/min climb rate, spending less time climbing and more time sprinting to your destination. Do the math. Then reach out to us. If you fly 75–400 hours per year and you're currently evaluating ownership, a fractional program, or a charter card — we'll show you exactly how this lease stacks up against your specific situation. We provide a personalized cost analysis — no obligation, no sales pressure. If the numbers don't work for you, we'll tell you. *For Dry Lease Only
Avionics
Advanced Avionics: Garmin G3000 Avionics Command your flight with the industry-leading Garmin G3000 avionics suite. Its intuitive touchscreen interface and high-resolution displays provide comprehensive flight data, superior situational awareness, and streamlined operations for an unmatched piloting experience. Premium Glass Cockpit Windows A unique and significant upgrade, the Elite S features brand-new glass cockpit windows instead of traditional plexiglass. This premium enhancement delivers superior optical clarity, reduced distortion, and enhanced durability, ensuring pilots have the clearest view possible.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Honda HONDAJET ELITE S lands versus other Honda HONDAJET ELITE S listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
25th pct512 hours total (TTAF) · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
25th pct512 hours since new · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
25th pct512 hours since new · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONDA |
| Model | HONDAJET ELITE S |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N430DC |
| Based at | Republic Airport (FRG) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 512 |
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Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 512 SNEW |
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Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 512 SNEW |
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Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Advanced Avionics: Garmin G3000 Avionics Command your flight with the industry-leading Garmin G3000 avionics suite. Its intuitive touchscreen interface and high-resolution displays provide comprehensive flight data, superior situational awareness, and streamlined operations for an unmatched piloting experience. Premium Glass Cockpit Windows A unique and significant upgrade, the Elite S features brand-new glass cockpit windows instead of traditional plexiglass. This premium enhancement delivers superior optical clarity, reduced distortion, and enhanced durability, ensuring pilots have the clearest view possible. |
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Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | EMC2 |
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Operating costs & specifications — Honda Jet Elite S
Typical model-level figures for the Honda Jet Elite S (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $161,280 | $262,080 |
| Fixed | $348,600 | $348,600 |
| Variable | $368,280 | $598,455 |
| Total / hour | $3,584 | $2,914 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,400 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 360 kts · 414 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 9" × 5' 0" × 12' 1" |
| Interior volume | 290 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 3800 ft / 3100 ft |
About this plane
The HondaJet Elite II, introduced in 2022, enhances the original HondaJet with an extended 1,500-nautical-mile ferry range, GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines, and advanced Garmin G3000 avionics with Autothrottle and Autoland. Designed for efficiency and comfort, it seats up to six passengers in a refined cabin while maintaining superior fuel economy and short-runway capability. Its over-the-wing engine mount reduces noise and enhances aerodynamics, making it one of the most advanced light jets available. Curious about ownership costs? Try our Aircraft Operating Cost Calculator for instant insights into fuel burn, maintenance, and total expenses. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Honda Jet Elite S's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
Previous listing for N430DC
2019 HONDA HONDAJET ELITE S
- Airframe
- 512 hrs
- Engine
- 512 hrs
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