Learjet 36A
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 6 |
| Cabin length | 10.5 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.9 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.3 ft |
| Baggage volume | 27 cu ft |
At 4.3 ft of cabin height, the Learjet 36A is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Learjet 36A 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 | 2,350 nm |
| Max cruise | 451 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~383 ktas |
2,350 nm covers most US domestic missions. Coast-to-coast with one stop, transcontinental city pairs east of the Rockies non-stop.
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 36A 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 36A vs Light Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Learjet 36A?
The Bombardier Learjet 36A has a published range of 2,350 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Learjet 36A seat?
Most Learjet 36A 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 36A?
Learjet 36A 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 36A?
The Learjet 36A has a cabin height of 4.3 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Learjet 36As actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 65 Learjet 36A flights. The single busiest route was Denver (KAPA) to Portland (KHIO), with 2 flights observed.
How do I book a Learjet 36A empty leg?
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Learjet 36As for Charter (7)
Where Learjet 36As 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
| Portland (KHIO) | 13 |
| Cartersville (KVPC) | 9 |
| Seattle (KBFI) | 4 |
| Oakland (KOAK) | 4 |
| Denver (KAPA) | 2 |
| Pascagoula (KPQL) | 2 |
| Bangor (KBGR) | 2 |
| Aarhus (EKAH) | 2 |
| Olympia (KOLM) | 1 |
| Atomic City (U37) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Jets Inc | 1 | 43 |
| PHOENIX AIR GROUP INC | 3 | 22 |
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