Where it fits well
- 465 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 2080 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1394 nm with 4 occupants.
- 900 kg realistic payload proxy and 8 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: flybyeigenheer · 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 | 900 kg |
| Advertised range | 2080 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1394 nm |
| Cruise speed | 465 kt |
| Runway need | ~1353 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €380k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €3100 |
The ownership trade-off
Classic Learjet speed and Part 25 capability at a lower new price, but production ended quickly and professional operating costs remain high.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €504k per year ( €12600 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €628k per year ( €7850 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €752k per year ( €6267 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €938k per year ( €5211 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €673k 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
- Classic Learjet speed and Part 25 capability at a lower new price, but production ended quickly and professional operating costs remain high.
- €380k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1353 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.