Learjet 31
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 6 |
| Cabin length | 12.9 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.9 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.3 ft |
| Baggage volume | 30 cu ft |
At 4.3 ft of cabin height, the Learjet 31 is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Learjet 31 cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 1,290 nm |
| Max cruise | 458 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~389 ktas |
With 1,290 nm of range, the Learjet 31 is built for short-to-mid US missions. Plan a fuel stop for anything past three hours of cruise.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Learjet 31 at roughly $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Light jets like this carry 6–8 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Learjet 31 vs Light Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Learjet 31?
The Bombardier Learjet 31 has a published range of 1,290 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Learjet 31 seat?
Most Learjet 31 cabins seat 6 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Learjet 31?
Learjet 31 charter rates typically run $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $15,000 and $25,000 all-in.
Can you stand up in a Learjet 31?
The Learjet 31 has a cabin height of 4.3 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Learjet 31s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 360 Learjet 31 flights. The single busiest route was Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) to Tampa (KTPA), with 20 flights observed.
How do I book a Learjet 31 empty leg?
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Available Empty Legs on Learjet 31s
Learjet 31s for Charter (6)
Where Learjet 31s actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
| Tampa (KTPA) | 28 |
| Buffalo (KBUF) | 26 |
| Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) | 25 |
| Lawrenceville (KLZU) | 14 |
| Lancaster (KLNS) | 14 |
| Philadelphia (KPHL) | 13 |
| Cleveland (KBKL) | 11 |
| Miami (KTMB) | 8 |
| Chicago (KMDW) | 7 |
| Teterboro (KTEB) | 6 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| MEDWAY AIR AMBULANCE LLC | 2 | 118 |
| WORLDWIDE AIRCRAFT SERVICES INC | 1 | 92 |
| Thunderun Aviation Corporation | 1 | 84 |
| VENTURE JETS LLC | 1 | 56 |
| Exec Air Montana LLC | 1 | 10 |
Comparable aircraft
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