Learjet 31A
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 | 40 cu ft |
At 4.3 ft of cabin height, the Learjet 31A is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Learjet 31A 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 | 460 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~391 ktas |
With 1,290 nm of range, the Learjet 31A 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 31A 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 31A vs Light Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Learjet 31A?
The Bombardier Learjet 31A has a published range of 1,290 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Learjet 31A seat?
Most Learjet 31A 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 31A?
Learjet 31A 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 31A?
The Learjet 31A has a cabin height of 4.3 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Learjet 31As actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 1,965 Learjet 31A flights. The single busiest route was Cleveland (KBKL) to Buffalo (KBUF), with 22 flights observed.
How do I book a Learjet 31A empty leg?
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Available Empty Legs on Learjet 31As
Learjet 31As for Charter (30)
Where Learjet 31As 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
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderun Aviation Corporation | 4 | 556 |
| Speed Aviation, Inc. | 2 | 359 |
| RSB Investments LLC | 3 | 257 |
| JET AMERICA INC | 3 | 233 |
| VENTURE JETS LLC | 2 | 108 |
| PHI Health,LLC | 1 | 82 |
| AEROMEDEVAC INC | 1 | 78 |
| Diamond Aviation, Inc. | 1 | 71 |
| Jet Logistics, Inc. | 1 | 70 |
| CLASSIC JET CENTER LLC | 2 | 62 |
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