Specifications
Gulfstream GIV-SP numbers that matter
Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.
Passengers
12up to 16 in a high-density layoutRange
4,220 nm4,857 statute milesCruise speed
476 kt548 mphService ceiling
45,000 ftabove most weather and airline trafficCabin height
6.2 ftstanding roomCabin length
40.3 ft7.3 ft wideBaggage
169 cu ftusable hold volumeIn service since
1993GulfstreamHourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Cabin geometry
Gulfstream GIV-SP inside the dimensions
Compare the usable cabin shape, not only the passenger count. These drawings use the same audited aircraft-comparison data as our comparison tool.
Representative model layout for comparison. The actual aircraft, seating plan, galley, lavatory and furnishings vary by tail and operator; TriStar confirms the offered aircraft before booking.
Where it can actually go
Runway reality for the Gulfstream GIV-SP
Published runway figures are planning context only. Suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather, field elevation and operating conditions, so the proposed airport is checked for the requested trip.
Runway needed
~6,000 fttypical balanced field, mid weightAirport fit
Trip-specificconfirmed for the proposed aircraft and conditionsRange from New York
4,220 nmLondon nonstop- London — 3,000 nm — nonstop
- Miami — 950 nm — nonstop
- Los Angeles — 2,150 nm — nonstop
Runway requirement is typical for the class, not a manufacturer limit — temperature, elevation and payload move it, and dispatch checks the actual field for your date.
Alternatives
Other heavy jets we charter
Same class, different cabin and economics.
Good to know
Gulfstream GIV-SP charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a Gulfstream GIV-SP?
Typical US charter rates run $5,800–$7,500 per flight hour, so a two-hour leg lands around $11,600–$15,000 before positioning. These are market estimates, not quotes — the trip-specific total depends on your dates, positioning and airport fees, and dispatch sends it after current availability is checked.
How many passengers does the Gulfstream GIV-SP carry?
12 in the normal charter layout and up to 16 in a high-density configuration. Baggage is the usual real constraint: 169 cubic feet, roughly 42 large cases with soft bags on top.
How far can the Gulfstream GIV-SP fly?
4,220 nautical miles (4,857 statute miles) at a 476 kt cruise. Real range drops with headwind, full seats and hot high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
Which airports can the Gulfstream GIV-SP use?
As a heavy jet it typically needs about 6,000 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather and field conditions, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
Price a Gulfstream GIV-SP on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.
