Learjet 55 charter
The first Learjet with a genuine stand-up-adjacent cabin section. We quote a trip-specific total quote before you commit.
Specifications
Learjet 55 numbers that matter
Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.
Passengers
8up to 10 in a high-density layoutRange
2,165 nm2,491 statute milesCruise speed
402 kt463 mphService ceiling
51,000 ftabove most weather and airline trafficIn service since
1981LearjetHourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Where it can actually go
Runway reality for the Learjet 55
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
~5,000 fttypical balanced field, mid weightAirport fit
Trip-specificconfirmed for the proposed aircraft and conditionsRange from New York
2,165 nmtransatlantic needs a stop- London — 3,000 nm — needs a fuel stop
- 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 midsize jets we charter
Same class, different cabin and economics.
Good to know
Learjet 55 charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a Learjet 55?
We do not publish an estimated hourly rate for the Learjet 55: charter pricing for this type varies too much by operator, age and configuration for a single figure to be honest. Dispatch sends a trip-specific total quote for your actual route and dates, usually after current availability is checked.
How many passengers does the Learjet 55 carry?
8 in the normal charter layout and up to 10 in a high-density configuration. Baggage volume varies by configuration on this type — dispatch checks the actual aircraft before confirming.
How far can the Learjet 55 fly?
2,165 nautical miles (2,491 statute miles) at a 402 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 Learjet 55 use?
As a midsize jet it typically needs about 5,000 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 Learjet 55 on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.