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Where it fits well
- 459 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 6580 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 4409 nm with 4 occupants.
- 2812 kg realistic payload proxy and 20 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 20 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 2812 kg |
| Advertised range | 6580 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 4409 nm |
| Cruise speed | 459 kt |
| Runway need | ~1801 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €952k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €6310 |
The ownership trade-off
The G550 combines 20-seat jet capability with about 6,328 NM reported range and about 488 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 €1.24m per year ( €31010 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €1.49m per year ( €18660 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €1.75m per year ( €14543 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €2.12m per year ( €11799 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €1.5m 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 G550 combines 20-seat jet capability with about 6,328 NM reported range and about 488 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €952k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1801 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.