Honda HondaJet HA-420: how 141 jets are really flown
The busiest 5% made more than 15 flights a month and the quietest 5% fewer than 3: over five times as many, on the same type.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 93% or more; the easier end near none.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 4,294 ft or more; the easier end at 900 ft or less.
The hardest-worked 5% log 15 flights a month or more; the easiest-used, 3 or less. The middle aircraft sits at 6.
Fatigue
What each landing and pressurization cycle costs the structure: landings per hour and short hops.
The middle HondaJet HA-420 flies 1.3 hours for every landing. One in twenty lands every 0.9 hours or sooner, the most cycles for its time.
Middle half 1.1–1.5 : 1Harder end: 5% at 0.9 : 1 or lessEasier end: 5% at 1.9 : 1 or more
Middle half 30–53%Harder end: 5% at 73% or moreEasier end: 5% at 17% or less
Middle half 277–446 nmLowest 5%: 165 nm or lessHighest 5%: 642 nm or more
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Spread of trip lengths
All 141 HondaJet HA-420sThe data behind it
Every measure for the 141 North America HondaJet HA-420s, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Hours per landing Each aircraft’s average flight hours per landing | 1.3 : 1 | 1.1–1.5 : 1 |
| Short hops Share of legs under 300 nm | 45% | 30–53% |
| Leg length Median leg | 371 nm | 277–446 nm |
Corrosion
What the air around it does overnight: salt, damp and freeze–thaw.
The middle HondaJet HA-420 spends 0% of its nights within 2 km of the coast. One in twenty spends 6% or more of them there.
Middle half 0–1%Harder end: 5% at 6% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Middle half 4.5–9.8 hHarder end: 5% at 12.2 h or moreEasier end: 5% at 2.4 h or less
Middle half 1–12%Harder end: 5% at 29% 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
89 HondaJet HA-420sThe data behind it
Every measure for the 89 of the 141 North America HondaJet HA-420s with enough nights at known fields, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (4 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 | 0% | 0–1% |
| Near the coast Nights within 10 km of the coast | 6% | 1–32% |
| Damp air Hours a day at 80% humidity or more, above freezing | 7.2 h | 4.5–9.8 h |
| Freeze–thaw Nights that froze and thawed within the day | 4% | 1–12% |
| Moisture in the air Average absolute humidity overnight | 10.0 g/m³ | 7.3–13.3 g/m³ |
Engines and brakes
What departures ask of engines, brakes and tires: heat and height, and runway length.
The middle HondaJet HA-420 takes off at 5,000 ft density altitude or more on 4% of its departures. One in twenty does on 38% or more. Short-runway departures aren't compared yet: we don't have a sourced takeoff distance for the HondaJet HA-420.
Middle half 0–11%Harder end: 5% at 38% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Middle half 1,487–2,134 ftHarder end: 5% at 4,294 ft or moreEasier end: 5% at 900 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 140 of the 141 North America HondaJet HA-420s with enough departures we could assess, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (2 on their record since 1 Jan 2025: too few in the 12 months).| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Hot, high takeoffs Departures at 5,000 ft density altitude or more | 4% | 0–11% |
| Density altitude Typical density altitude at takeoff | 1,674 ft | 1,487–2,134 ft |
Utilization
How steadily the fleet is used: flights, flying days and estimated hours.
The middle HondaJet HA-420 made 6 flights a month. The busiest 5% made 15 or more, the quietest 3 or fewer.
Middle half 4.4–8.8Harder end: 5% at 14.9 or moreEasier end: 5% at 2.8 or less
Middle half 3.1–5.9Harder end: 5% at 8.6 or moreEasier end: 5% at 2.2 or less
Middle half 72–134 hHarder end: 5% at ≈238 h or moreEasier end: 5% at ≈40 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, July 2026
The data behind it
Every measure for the 76 of the 141 North America HondaJet HA-420s 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 | 6.3 | 4.4–8.8 |
| Days flown a month Days with at least one flight | 4.1 | 3.1–5.9 |
| Estimated hours a year From time in the air | ≈107 h | 72–134 h |
Buying, selling or financing a HondaJet HA-420?
See where your HondaJet HA-420 sits in the fleet.
Enter a tail number to place it against these 141 aircraft. TailCheck grades it on Fatigue, Corrosion, Engines and brakes, and Utilization, with every percentile shown.
Where HondaJet HA-420s are based and fly
Fort Lauderdale is home to more HondaJet HA-420s than any other field, 10 of the 109 with a home base.
Windsor–Toronto Pearson is the busiest route: 82 flights by 1 different aircraft.
Where HondaJet HA-420s are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 10 | |
| Hammond Northshore | 8 | |
| Addison | 5 | |
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan | 4 | |
| Orlando | 4 | |
| Phoenix-Deer Valley | 3 |
Busiest HondaJet HA-420 routes
| Between | Flights |
|---|---|
| Windsor ⇄ Toronto Pearson | 82 flights |
| Fort Lauderdale ⇄ Orlando | 59 |
| Albuquerque ⇄ McCarran | 43 |
| Chino ⇄ Phoenix-Deer Valley | 43 |
| Hammond Northshore ⇄ Louis Armstrong New Orleans | 43 |
| McCarran ⇄ Scottsdale | 35 |
Longest HondaJet HA-420 flights
| Between | Distance · time |
|---|---|
| Keflavik → Kenora | 2,354 nm · 7 h 51 min |
| Owen Roberts → Winnipeg J. A. Richardson | 1,989 nm · 5 h 01 min |
| Long Beach → Piedmont Triad | 1,873 nm · 5 h 56 min |
| Teterboro → Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos | 1,837 nm · 7 h 11 min |
| Kenai → Logan-Cache | 1,818 nm · 5 h 50 min |
Busiest HondaJet HA-420s this year
The busiest HondaJet HA-420 made 25 flights a month, four times the middle aircraft.
Even the tenth on this list made 11.
Ranked by flights a month · updated monthly
| # | Tail | Base | Flights a month | Estimated hours a year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N225DB | McCarran | 25 | 315 h | Check this tail → |
| 2 | N488TK | McCarran | 21 | 242 h | Check this tail → |
| 3 | N420HB | — | 17 | 311 h | Check this tail → |
| 4 | N301JT | — | 16 | 282 h | Check this tail → |
| 5 | N416JT | Orlando | 14 | 161 h | Check this tail → |
| 6 | N223CX | — | 14 | 237 h | Check this tail → |
| 7 | N420KY | Norfolk | 12 | 138 h | Check this tail → |
| 8 | N430E | McCarran | 12 | 128 h | Check this tail → |
| 9 | N124HJ | Louis Armstrong New Orleans | 12 | 137 h | Check this tail → |
| 10 | N83NC | Piedmont Triad | 11 | 140 h | Check this tail → |
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Do older HondaJet HA-420s fly differently?
Age makes little difference: by year built, the median HondaJet HA-420 in each band flew between 73 and 92 estimated hours a year.
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| Serial block | Built | Tracked | Hours a year | Median leg | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42000011–42000087 | 2015–17 | 35 | 73 h | 342 nm | 45% |
| 42000091–42000204 | 2018–20 | 55 | 75 h | 301 nm | 50% |
| 42000210–42000281 | 2021–25 | 42 | 92 h | 396 nm | 36% |
US-registered aircraft only: the FAA registry gives serial number and year of manufacture for 132 of the 141 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.
What the HondaJet HA-420’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 HondaJet HA-420 files say, each item with its source.
Crewing a HondaJet HA-420
| Item | What the file says |
|---|---|
| Type rating | HA-420 (single pilot) / HA-420/D (two-pilot operation)ANAC OER Revision 3, p.10 |
| Minimum crew | 1 pilotEASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.352 Issue 10, p.7 |
Sources
| Document | Revision |
|---|---|
| ANAC OSD Flight Crew — Honda HA-420 | ANAC · Revision 3 |
| EASA TCDS IM.A.352 — Honda Aircraft HA-420 | EASA · Issue 10 · 30 Sep 2026 |
Chartering a HondaJet HA-420
31 of the 141 North America HondaJet HA-420s we track are on our charter list (22%).
Charter aircraft flew a median 128 estimated hours a year on 8 flights a month; the rest flew 99 hours on 6.
Where charter HondaJet HA-420s are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 4 | |
| McCarran | 3 | |
| Orlando | 3 | |
| Phoenix-Deer Valley | 2 | |
| Wiley Post | 2 | |
| Winnipeg J. A. Richardson | 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.
HondaJet HA-420 questions
How many hours a year does a HondaJet HA-420 fly?
The median North America HondaJet HA-420 flies about 107 estimated hours a year; the middle half sits between 72 and 134. About 1 in 20 flies more than 238.
How often does a HondaJet HA-420 fly?
6 flights a month on 4 flying days at the median. About 1 in 20 makes more than 15 flights a month.
How long is a typical HondaJet HA-420 flight?
The median leg is 371 nm. About 1 in 20 aircraft average more than 642 nm a leg.
Is a high-hours HondaJet HA-420 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.
Where are most HondaJet HA-420 aircraft based?
In North America, Fort Lauderdale is home to the most, followed by Hammond Northshore and Addison. A base is the field an aircraft touches on most of its flying days, month after month.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Honda HondaJet HA-420 fleet statistics.” Data to 31 July 2026. theaircraftledger.com/aircraft/honda/hondajet-ha-420
Method: Honda HondaJet HA-420 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