Dassault Falcon 7X: how 126 jets are really flown
The busiest 5% made more than 11 flights a month and the quietest 5% fewer than 3: over three times as many, on the same type.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 92% or more; the easier end at 1% or less.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 2,411 ft or more; the easier end at 319 ft or less.
One in twenty flies short hops on 53% or more of its legs; at the easier end it is 8% or less.
Fatigue
What each landing and pressurization cycle costs the structure: landings per hour and short hops.
The middle Falcon 7X flies 2.1 hours for every landing. One in twenty lands every 1.3 hours or sooner, the most cycles for its time.
Middle half 1.8–2.5 : 1Harder end: 5% at 1.3 : 1 or lessEasier end: 5% at 3.7 : 1 or more
Middle half 19–39%Harder end: 5% at 53% or moreEasier end: 5% at 8% or less
Middle half 458–848 nmLowest 5%: 290 nm or lessHighest 5%: 1,308 nm or more
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Spread of trip lengths
All 126 Falcon 7XsThe data behind it
Every measure for the 126 North America Falcon 7Xs, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Hours per landing Each aircraft’s average flight hours per landing | 2.1 : 1 | 1.8–2.5 : 1 |
| Short hops Share of legs under 300 nm | 28% | 19–39% |
| Leg length Median leg | 614 nm | 458–848 nm |
Corrosion
What the air around it does overnight: salt, damp and freeze–thaw.
The middle Falcon 7X spends 1% of its nights within 2 km of the coast. One in twenty spends 34% or more of them there.
Middle half 0–5%Harder end: 5% at 34% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Middle half 5.7–9.2 hHarder end: 5% at 12.6 h or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.0 h or less
Middle half 2–20%Harder end: 5% at 30% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Salt air across the fleet
95 Falcon 7XsThe data behind it
Every measure for the 95 of the 126 North America Falcon 7Xs with enough nights at known fields, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (3 on their record since 1 Jan 2025: too few in the 12 months).| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Salt air Nights within 2 km of the coast | 1% | 0–5% |
| Near the coast Nights within 10 km of the coast | 18% | 9–75% |
| Damp air Hours a day at 80% humidity or more, above freezing | 7.4 h | 5.7–9.2 h |
| Freeze–thaw Nights that froze and thawed within the day | 10% | 2–20% |
| Moisture in the air Average absolute humidity overnight | 8.6 g/m³ | 7.1–10.1 g/m³ |
Engines and brakes
What departures ask of engines, brakes and tires: heat and height, and runway length.
The middle Falcon 7X leaves from a short runway on 40% of its departures. One in twenty does on 75% or more.
Middle half 22–55%Harder end: 5% at 75% or moreEasier end: 5% at 11% or less
Middle half 1–9%Harder end: 5% at 27% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Middle half 805–1,556 ftHarder end: 5% at 2,411 ft or moreEasier end: 5% at 319 ft or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Runway margin at departure
8,150 departuresThe data behind it
Every measure for the 126 North America Falcon 7Xs, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (1 on their record since 1 Jan 2025: too few departures in the 12 months).| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Short runways Departures where the longest runway was under 1.25× the takeoff distance | 40% | 22–55% |
| Hot, high takeoffs Departures at 5,000 ft density altitude or more | 5% | 1–9% |
| Density altitude Typical density altitude at takeoff | 1,197 ft | 805–1,556 ft |
Utilization
How steadily the fleet is used: flights, flying days and estimated hours.
The middle Falcon 7X made 7 flights a month. The busiest 5% made 11 or more, the quietest 3 or fewer.
Middle half 5.4–8.5Harder end: 5% at 10.5 or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.4 or less
Middle half 4.2–6.1Harder end: 5% at 7.8 or moreEasier end: 5% at 2.8 or less
Middle half 138–233 hHarder end: 5% at ≈343 h or moreEasier end: 5% at ≈94 h or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Month by month
12 monthsMedian flights per aircraft that flew that month · darker bar is the busiest month, June 2026
The data behind it
Every measure for the 95 of the 126 North America Falcon 7Xs with at least 40% of their flights tracked, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Flights a month In the months it flew | 7.3 | 5.4–8.5 |
| Days flown a month Days with at least one flight | 5.3 | 4.2–6.1 |
| Estimated hours a year From time in the air | ≈173 h | 138–233 h |
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Where Falcon 7Xs are based and fly
Teterboro is home to more Falcon 7Xs than any other field, 8 of the 116 with a home base.
Lawrence G. Hanscom–Teterboro is the busiest route: 52 flights by 13 different aircraft.
Where Falcon 7Xs are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | 8 | |
| Morristown | 7 | |
| King | 6 | |
| Toronto Pearson | 4 | |
| Lawrence G. Hanscom | 4 | |
| William P Hobby | 4 |
Busiest Falcon 7X routes
| Between | Flights |
|---|---|
| Lawrence G. Hanscom ⇄ Teterboro | 52 flights |
| Henderson ⇄ John Wayne -Orange | 51 |
| Washington Dulles ⇄ Teterboro | 48 |
| Palm Beach ⇄ Teterboro | 47 |
| Orlando ⇄ Witham | 44 |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor ⇄ John Wayne -Orange | 40 |
Longest Falcon 7X flights
| Between | Distance · time |
|---|---|
| Washington Dulles → Abu Dhabi Bateen | 6,142 nm · 12 h 37 min |
| Tokyo → Bradley | 5,824 nm · 12 h 19 min |
| Long Beach → Roma Ciampino | 5,518 nm · 11 h 49 min |
| Shearwater → Abu Dhabi | 5,455 nm · 11 h 27 min |
| Gimpo → Rocky Mountain Metropolitan | 5,348 nm · 11 h 13 min |
Busiest Falcon 7Xs this year
The busiest Falcon 7X made 21 flights a month, three times the middle aircraft.
Even the tenth on this list made 10.
Ranked by flights a month · updated monthly
| # | Tail | Base | Flights a month | Estimated hours a year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N3200X | Nashville | 21 | 398 h | Check this tail → |
| 2 | N437F | Bradley | 19 | 490 h | Check this tail → |
| 3 | N805CC | Dallas Love | 16 | 346 h | Check this tail → |
| 4 | N714K | Dallas Love | 12 | 283 h | Check this tail → |
| 5 | N360PZ | John H Batten | 11 | 166 h | Check this tail → |
| 6 | C-FCBA | Toronto Pearson | 11 | 304 h | Check this tail → |
| 7 | N950X | San Francisco | 10 | 315 h | Check this tail → |
| 8 | N12MW | Teterboro | 10 | 276 h | Check this tail → |
| 9 | N711PV | Witham | 10 | 159 h | Check this tail → |
| 10 | N506BA | Long Island Mac Arthur | 10 | 233 h | Check this tail → |
Falcon 7X vs other aircraft of its size
Medians for each North America fleet, same window and method.
Of the 5 types in its size group, it flies most often.
| Type | Tracked | Flights a month | Hours a year | Median leg | Hours per landing | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dassault Falcon 7X | 126 | 7.3 | 173 h | 614 nm | 2.1 : 1 | 28% |
| Gulfstream GV/G550 | 445 | 6.3 | 168 h | 647 nm | 2.2 : 1 | 30% |
| Gulfstream G650/G650ER | 314 | 6.7 | 199 h | 654 nm | 2.5 : 1 | 30% |
| Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 261 | 6.3 | 187 h | 658 nm | 2.5 : 1 | 31% |
| Gulfstream G600 | 137 | 6.3 | 171 h | 635 nm | 2.3 : 1 | 31% |
Falcon 7X vs Global 6000/6500 →Falcon 7X vs Falcon 900 →Falcon 7X vs G650 →Falcon 7X vs GV →
Do older Falcon 7Xs fly differently?
Age makes little difference: by year built, the median Falcon 7X in each band flew between 158 and 164 estimated hours a year.
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| Serial block | Built | Tracked | Hours a year | Median leg | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003–162 | 2006–11 | 47 | 164 h | 597 nm | 23% |
| 136–73125 | 2012–24 | 62 | 158 h | 638 nm | 28% |
US-registered aircraft only: the FAA registry gives serial number and year of manufacture for 109 of the 126 we track. Built = year of manufacture. Avionics upgrades are fitted by modification and the registry doesn’t show them, so check an aircraft’s records.
Falcon 7X on paper
Certified figures come from the type certificate data sheet; the rest are the manufacturer’s.
| Measure | Falcon 7X | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight (certified) | 70,000 lb | UK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00162 Issue 01, p.16 |
| Maximum ramp weight (certified) | 70,200 lb | UK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00162 Issue 01, p.16 |
| Fuel capacity (certified) | 31,940 lb | UK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00162 Issue 01, p.14 |
| Range (manufacturer) | ≈ 5,950 nm | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, captured 22 Mar 2023) |
| Takeoff distance (manufacturer) | 5,710 ft | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, captured 22 Mar 2023) |
| Passengers | Up to 19 certified | UK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00162 Issue 01, p.17 |
| Fuel capacity, US gallons (approx.) | ≈ 4,770 US gal | From the certified pounds at 6.7 lb per US gallon of Jet A; actual density varies with temperature |
| Length (manufacturer) | 76 ft 8 in | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, captured 22 Mar 2023) |
| Wingspan (manufacturer) | 86 ft | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, captured 22 Mar 2023) |
| Height (manufacturer) | 26 ft 2 in | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, captured 22 Mar 2023) |
What the Falcon 7X’s certification file says
Regulators publish an operational evaluation for each type: how pilots must be rated and trained, and what training must stress.
Here is what the Falcon 7X files say, each item with its source.
Crewing a Falcon 7X
| Item | What the file says |
|---|---|
| Type rating | Falcon 7XUK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00162 Issue 01, p.19 |
| Minimum crew | 2 pilotsUK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00162 Issue 01, p.17 |
Sources
| Document | Revision |
|---|---|
| UK CAA TCDS UK.TC.A.00162 — Dassault Falcon 7X | UK CAA · Issue 01 · 26 Jan 2026 |
Chartering a Falcon 7X
42 of the 126 North America Falcon 7Xs we track are on our charter list (33%).
Charter aircraft flew a median 184 estimated hours a year on 8 flights a month; the rest flew 172 hours on 7.
Where charter Falcon 7Xs are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson | 3 | |
| William P Hobby | 3 | |
| Westchester | 3 | |
| King | 2 | |
| Chicago Midway | 2 | |
| Morristown | 2 |
Charter status is our own list, built from FAA records and public listings of charter aircraft. No charter rates: prices depend on the operator and the trip. Check a specific aircraft’s record with its tail number before you book.
Falcon 7X questions
How many hours a year does a Falcon 7X fly?
The median North America Falcon 7X flies about 173 estimated hours a year; the middle half sits between 138 and 233. About 1 in 20 flies more than 343.
How often does a Falcon 7X fly?
7 flights a month on 5 flying days at the median. About 1 in 20 makes more than 11 flights a month.
How long is a typical Falcon 7X flight?
The median leg is 614 nm. About 1 in 20 aircraft average more than 1,308 nm a leg.
How often do Falcon 7X aircraft use short runways?
At the median, 40% of departures are from fields whose longest runway is under 1.25 times the type’s takeoff distance. About 1 in 20 keep it to 11% or less.
Is a high-hours Falcon 7X a bad buy?
Not by itself. High hours on long legs are gentler on the structure than the same hours on short hops. Look at hours per landing and short-hop share alongside hours.
Can a Falcon 7X fly across the Atlantic?
Yes. The manufacturer quotes 5,950 nm. In our tracking window, 100 of the 126 North America aircraft flew 472 nonstop crossings between the Americas and Europe or Africa. The busiest were Teterboro–Paris-Le Bourget (13 flights), Farnborough–Teterboro (10 flights), King–Paris-Le Bourget (10 flights).
How many gallons of fuel does a Falcon 7X hold?
About 4,770 US gallons. The type certificate gives 31,940 lb; we convert at 6.7 lb per gallon of Jet A, so the figure is approximate.
Where are most Falcon 7X aircraft based?
In North America, Teterboro is home to the most, followed by Morristown and King. A base is the field an aircraft touches on most of its flying days, month after month.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Dassault Falcon 7X fleet statistics.” Data to 31 July 2026. theaircraftledger.com/aircraft/dassault/falcon-7x
Method: Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft with most departures in North America and at least 20 tracked flights in the latest twelve full months. Flight measures, bases, routes and rankings use ADS-B tracking 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026; corrosion and engines-and-brakes exposure use the same twelve months, or an aircraft’s record since 1 Jan 2025 when it had too few nights or departures in them. Estimated hours from time in the air. Tracking misses some flights, so counts and hours are minimums. ADS-B coverage grew over the window, so we don’t compare one year with the last. Tracking can’t tell one variant from another; the variant split, the busiest table’s variants and the age table use the FAA registry, so they cover US-registered aircraft only. We assume the longest runway at each field, so short-runway figures are conservative. Corrosion measures cover the aircraft we can place on enough nights. Charter status is our own list, built from FAA records and public listings of charter aircraft. About our data