Where it fits well
- 441 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1443 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 967 nm with 4 occupants.
- 540 kg realistic payload proxy and 8 seats define the usable cabin mission.
_Private_Jet.jpg)
Photo: Rene Hernandez · CC BY-SA 2.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 8 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 540 kg |
| Advertised range | 1443 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 967 nm |
| Cruise speed | 441 kt |
| Runway need | ~1100 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €180k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2880 |
The ownership trade-off
The Learjet 31AER combines 8-seat jet capability with about 1,443 NM reported range and about 441 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €466k per year ( €11655 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €581k per year ( €7268 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €697k per year ( €5805 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €869k per year ( €4830 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €455k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The Learjet 31AER combines 8-seat jet capability with about 1,443 NM reported range and about 441 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €180k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1100 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.