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Kenny Chesney's Plane: Dassault Falcon 900
Kenny Chesney is reported to own a Dassault Falcon 900EX, a three-engine large jet, after earlier flying a smaller Dassault Falcon 200.
- Seats
- Up to 14
- large jet
- Range
- 4,750 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Used
- $6M–$17M
- 1988–2008 builds
- Charter, per hour
- $14.5k–$16.5k
- same size, published rates
2 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What planes Kenny Chesney is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Dassault Falcon 900EXReported current
- Dassault Falcon 200Earlier
The aircraft
The Dassault Falcon 900
A three-engine large jet built in several versions (900B, EX, DX, LX) from the mid-1980s. A Dassault Falcon 900 seats up to 14 and flies about 4,750 nautical miles nonstop.
A Dassault Falcon 900 costs $6M–$17M used, depending on build year (1988 to 2008). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $2.5M before the purchase price (our estimate for the Dassault Falcon 900): $1.1M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $6,900 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Large jet
- Passengers
- Up to 14
- Range
- 4,750 nm
- Cruise speed
- 459 knots
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 1988 to 2008 builds
- $6M–$17M
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $6,900
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $2.5M / yr
Charter
Charter a jet like Kenny Chesney's
A large jet like the Dassault Falcon 900 costs $14.5k–$16.5k an hour to charter at published jet card rates (the middle half, FET added where it's extra). Most trips need less aircraft: CRAFT flies its own Challenger 350s, super-midsize jets that cross the U.S. nonstop with up to eight passengers. Estimates, not quotes; rates checked October 2, 2026.
| Route, one way | Large jet, published rates | CRAFT Challenger 350, fuel and FET included |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Miamiabout 2h 25m | $34.5k–$40k | $32.4k |
| New York to Aspenabout 3h 40m | $52k–$60k | $49.2k |
| New York to Los Angelesabout 5h 00m | $72k–$83k | $68k |
Published rates: the middle half of what jet card companies publish for the size, for the flight time shown, before repositioning, minimums and peak-day surcharges. CRAFT: the 25-hour Fleet Jet Card's published rate, 2-hour daily minimum. CRAFT is not affiliated with anyone named on this page.
Kenny Chesney's plane: questions
What plane does Kenny Chesney have?
Kenny Chesney is reported to own a Dassault Falcon 900EX, a three-engine large jet, after earlier flying a smaller Dassault Falcon 200.
How much does a Dassault Falcon 900 cost?
A Dassault Falcon 900 costs $6M–$17M used, depending on build year (1988 to 2008). Operating one costs about $6,900 per flight hour plus about $1.1M a year in fixed costs, based on CRAFT's ownership cost model for the Dassault Falcon 900.
How far can a Dassault Falcon 900 fly?
A Dassault Falcon 900 seats up to 14 and flies about 4,750 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 459 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.
How much does it cost to charter a jet like Kenny Chesney's?
A large jet like the Dassault Falcon 900 costs about $14.5k–$16.5k an hour at published jet card rates, or roughly $72k–$83k one way from New York to Los Angeles (about 5h 00m). CRAFT's own Challenger 350 flies New York to Los Angeles for about $68k one way on the Fleet Jet Card, fuel and FET included.
Can you track Kenny Chesney's jet?
We don't publish registration (tail) numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone. This page covers only the aircraft type that reputable outlets have reported, with links to those reports.
Sources
- SlashGear, September 29, 2026: Expensive jets owned by famous musicians
- SlashGear, July 20, 2026: Celebrities who own a Dassault Falcon 900
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Dassault Falcon 900 ownership-cost guide; prices from our private jet price list (used values from UseRadar); charter rates from published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.
We list only the aircraft types reputable outlets have reported. We don't publish registration numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone, and we don't link to tracking sites. Kenny Chesney is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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