Fractional Jet Share True Cost Calculator

Convert marketing brochures into real economics by combining the share buy-in, annual dues, occupied hourly charges, and expected flying time. Optionally adjust how long you plan to hold the share and the assumed residual value to see the amortised buy-in cost and the resulting effective hourly rate.

Initial capital outlay to purchase the fractional share.
Yearly management dues billed by the fractional provider.
Hourly charge while onboard, excluding repositioning and fuel surcharges.
Expected number of occupied hours you will fly each year.
Defaults to a 5-year hold to amortize the buy-in.
Defaults to 65% resale value at the end of the holding period.

Outputs assume fixed hourly rates and exclude taxes. Confirm contract specifics, repositioning fees, and fuel surcharges with your provider.

Examples

  • $780,000 buy-in, $220,000 management, $2,200 hourly, 95 hours, 5-year hold, 65% residual ⇒ Annualised buy-in is $54,600.00, bringing total yearly spend to $483,600.00 and the effective hourly cost to $5,090.53.
  • $450,000 buy-in, $160,000 management, $1,950 hourly, 60 hours, defaults for hold and residual ⇒ Annual spend hits $308,500.00 with an effective hourly cost of $5,141.67, highlighting underutilisation risk.

FAQ

How do ferry or peak-day surcharges factor in?

Add expected surcharges to the hourly rate so they are included in the occupied hourly spend portion of the model.

Can I compare financing options?

Include annual loan payments in the management fee field or add them to the buy-in amount to reflect financed ownership costs.

What if I underfly my hours?

Lower the annual hours input to see how the effective hourly cost climbs when you fail to use the full allotment.

Additional Information

  • Buy-in amortisation multiplies the non-residual portion of the capital outlay by the holding period to align with typical contract terms.
  • Occupied hourly spend scales linearly with planned hours—input a realistic utilization target to avoid overstating ROI.
  • Residual value defaults to 65%, approximating common resale valuations after several years of use.
  • Adjust the holding period to compare short-term trial ownership against long-term commitments.

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