Embraer Legacy 600/650: how 46 jets are really flown
The busiest 5% made more than 22 flights a month and the quietest 5% fewer than 4: over five times as many, on the same type.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 36% or more; the easier end at 1% or less.
The hardest-worked 5% log 22 flights a month or more; the easiest-used, 4 or less. The middle aircraft sits at 10.
One in twenty flies short hops on 52% or more of its legs; at the easier end it is 15% or less.
Fatigue
What each landing and pressurization cycle costs the structure: landings per hour and short hops.
The middle Legacy 600/650 flies 1.8 hours for every landing. One in twenty lands every 1.3 hours or sooner, the most cycles for its time.
Middle half 1.6–2.1 : 1Harder end: 5% at 1.3 : 1 or lessEasier end: 5% at 2.5 : 1 or more
Middle half 27–41%Harder end: 5% at 52% or moreEasier end: 5% at 15% or less
Middle half 430–694 nmLowest 5%: 260 nm or lessHighest 5%: 978 nm or more
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Spread of trip lengths
All 46 Legacy 600/650sThe data behind it
Every measure for the 46 North America Legacy 600/650s, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Hours per landing Each aircraft’s average flight hours per landing | 1.8 : 1 | 1.6–2.1 : 1 |
| Short hops Share of legs under 300 nm | 33% | 27–41% |
| Leg length Median leg | 508 nm | 430–694 nm |
Corrosion
What the air around it does overnight: salt, damp and freeze–thaw.
Too few of these aircraft spend their nights where we can place them to compare salt air, damp hours or freeze–thaw: only 25 of the 46 North America Legacy 600/650s were placed on enough nights in the twelve months, and a comparison needs at least 30.
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
The data behind it
| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|
Engines and brakes
What departures ask of engines, brakes and tires: heat and height, and runway length.
The middle Legacy 600/650 takes off at 5,000 ft density altitude or more on 6% of its departures. One in twenty does on 36% or more. Short-runway departures aren't compared yet: we don't have a sourced takeoff distance for the Legacy 600/650.
Middle half 3–12%Harder end: 5% at 36% or moreEasier end: 5% at 1% or less
Middle half 1,033–1,903 ftHarder end: 5% at 3,866 ft or moreEasier end: 5% at 641 ft or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
The data behind it
Every measure for the 46 North America Legacy 600/650s, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Hot, high takeoffs Departures at 5,000 ft density altitude or more | 6% | 3–12% |
| Density altitude Typical density altitude at takeoff | 1,475 ft | 1,033–1,903 ft |
Utilization
How steadily the fleet is used: flights, flying days and estimated hours.
The middle Legacy 600/650 made 10 flights a month. The busiest 5% made 22 or more, the quietest 4 or fewer.
Middle half 8.4–14.2Harder end: 5% at 21.7 or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.9 or less
Middle half 5.3–8.6Harder end: 5% at 12.9 or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.0 or less
Middle half 169–282 hHarder end: 5% at ≈423 h or moreEasier end: 5% at ≈99 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, March 2026
The data behind it
Every measure for the 31 of the 46 North America Legacy 600/650s 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 | 9.8 | 8.4–14.2 |
| Days flown a month Days with at least one flight | 6.8 | 5.3–8.6 |
| Estimated hours a year From time in the air | ≈221 h | 169–282 h |
Buying, selling or financing a Legacy 600/650?
See where your Legacy 600/650 sits in the fleet.
Enter a tail number to place it against these 46 aircraft. TailCheck grades it on Fatigue, Corrosion, Engines and brakes, and Utilization, with every percentile shown.
Where Legacy 600/650s are based and fly
Teterboro is home to more Legacy 600/650s than any other field, 5 of the 31 with a home base.
Teterboro–Van Nuys is the busiest route: 48 flights by 4 different aircraft.
Where Legacy 600/650s are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | 5 | |
| Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood | 3 | |
| William P Hobby | 2 | |
| Del Norte | 2 | |
| Boca Raton | 1 | |
| Jack Brooks | 1 |
Busiest Legacy 600/650 routes
| Between | Flights |
|---|---|
| Teterboro ⇄ Van Nuys | 48 flights |
| McCarran ⇄ Van Nuys | 42 |
| San Antonio ⇄ Del Norte | 40 |
| Dallas Love ⇄ Del Norte | 37 |
| Scottsdale ⇄ Salt Lake City | 37 |
| Boca Raton ⇄ Teterboro | 30 |
Longest Legacy 600/650 flights
| Between | Distance · time |
|---|---|
| Marignane-Berre → John F. Kennedy | 3,388 nm · 8 h 21 min |
| Washington Dulles → London Stansted | 3,203 nm · 7 h 30 min |
| San Francisco → Luis Munoz Marin | 3,150 nm · 6 h 53 min |
| Harrisburg → London Biggin Hill | 3,134 nm · 7 h 34 min |
| North Philadelphia → London Stansted | 3,073 nm · 7 h 13 min |
Busiest Legacy 600/650s this year
The busiest Legacy 600/650 made 26 flights a month, two times the middle aircraft.
Even the tenth on this list made 13.
Ranked by flights a month · updated monthly
| # | Tail | Base | Flights a month | Estimated hours a year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N809TD | Van Nuys | 26 | 660 h | Check this tail → |
| 2 | N157MG | — | 24 | 448 h | Check this tail → |
| 3 | N645PM | Teterboro | 20 | 359 h | Check this tail → |
| 4 | N661JM | Scottsdale | 17 | 291 h | Check this tail → |
| 5 | N10HC | Lambert-St. Louis | 17 | 295 h | Check this tail → |
| 6 | N909TT | — | 16 | 399 h | Check this tail → |
| 7 | XA-LBO | Del Norte | 16 | 183 h | Check this tail → |
| 8 | N135SC | Orlando Sanford | 15 | 283 h | Check this tail → |
| 9 | N877SV | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood | 14 | 314 h | Check this tail → |
| 10 | N224LD | Teterboro | 13 | 281 h | Check this tail → |
Legacy 600/650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Legacy 600/650 | 46 | 9.8 | 221 h | 508 nm | 1.8 : 1 | 33% |
| Bombardier Challenger 300/350 | 755 | 9.8 | 194 h | 481 nm | 1.6 : 1 | 35% |
| Bombardier Challenger 600 series | 501 | 8.2 | 180 h | 498 nm | 1.7 : 1 | 34% |
| Gulfstream GIV/G450 | 495 | 8.5 | 189 h | 560 nm | 1.9 : 1 | 33% |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | 409 | 6.5 | 135 h | 523 nm | 1.7 : 1 | 32% |
Legacy 600/650 vs Challenger 600 series →Legacy 600/650 vs Praetor 600 →Legacy 600/650 vs G650 →Legacy 600/650 vs GIV →
Legacy 600 vs Legacy 650: on paper
One page covers both models: the tracking data doesn’t tell them apart.
On paper they differ in weights and fuel. Certified figures come from the type certificate data sheet. We don’t have a manufacturer source for the Embraer Legacy 600/650 yet, so its manufacturer rows show a dash.
| Measure | Legacy 600 | Legacy 650 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight (certified) | ≈ 49,600 lb | ≈ 53,570 lb | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.032 Issue 13, p.16; pounds converted from the kilograms stated, approximate |
| Maximum ramp weight (certified) | ≈ 49,760 lb | ≈ 53,730 lb | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.032 Issue 13, p.16; pounds converted from the kilograms stated, approximate |
| Fuel capacity, litres (certified) | 10,264 L | 11,681 L | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.032 Issue 13, p.16 |
| Passengers | Up to 19 certified | Up to 19 certified | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.032 Issue 13, p.17 |
| Range (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| Takeoff distance (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| High-speed cruise (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| Length (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| Wingspan (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| Height (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
What the Legacy 600/650’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 Legacy 600/650 files say, each item with its source.
Crewing a Legacy 600/650
| Item | What the file says |
|---|---|
| Type rating | E145ANAC OER Revisão 7, p.10 |
| Minimum crew | 2 pilotsEASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.032 Issue 13, p.16 |
Sources
| Document | Revision |
|---|---|
| EASA TCDS IM.A.032 — Embraer EMB-145 (incl. EMB-135BJ) | EASA · Issue 13 · 30 Nov 2022 |
| ANAC Relatório de Avaliação Operacional — Embraer EMB-135, EMB-145 | ANAC · Revisão 7 · 2 Aug 2023 |
Chartering a Legacy 600/650
23 of the 46 North America Legacy 600/650s we track are on our charter list (50%).
Charter aircraft flew a median 264 estimated hours a year on 11 flights a month; the rest flew 146 hours on 6.
Where charter Legacy 600/650s are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | 3 | |
| Montgomery | 1 | |
| Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood | 1 | |
| Republic | 1 | |
| William P Hobby | 1 | |
| Long Island Mac Arthur | 1 |
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.
Legacy 600/650 questions
How many hours a year does a Legacy 600/650 fly?
The median North America Legacy 600/650 flies about 221 estimated hours a year; the middle half sits between 169 and 282. About 1 in 20 flies more than 423.
How often does a Legacy 600/650 fly?
10 flights a month on 7 flying days at the median. About 1 in 20 makes more than 22 flights a month.
How long is a typical Legacy 600/650 flight?
The median leg is 508 nm. About 1 in 20 aircraft average more than 978 nm a leg.
Is a high-hours Legacy 600/650 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 Legacy 600/650 fly across the Atlantic?
Yes. In our tracking window, 7 of the 46 North America aircraft flew 14 nonstop crossings between the Americas and Europe or Africa. The busiest were Edinburgh–Portland Jetport (2 flights), London Biggin Hill–Harrisburg (1 flights), London Stansted–Bangor (1 flights).
What’s the difference between the Legacy 600 and the Legacy 650?
On paper, the Legacy 650 is certified 3,970 lb heavier at takeoff.
Where are most Legacy 600/650 aircraft based?
In North America, Teterboro is home to the most, followed by Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and William P Hobby. A base is the field an aircraft touches on most of its flying days, month after month.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Embraer Legacy 600/650 fleet statistics.” Data to 31 July 2026. theaircraftledger.com/aircraft/embraer/legacy-600-650
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<iframe src="https://theaircraftledger.com/embed/fleet/embraer-legacy-600-650/fatigue" title="Fatigue" width="100%" height="1180" style="border:0;max-width:960px" loading="lazy"></iframe>Method: Embraer Legacy 600/650 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