Learjet 55
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 8 |
| Cabin length | 13.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 5.9 ft |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft |
| Baggage volume | 60 cu ft |
The cabin runs 5.7 ft tall — most passengers will crouch slightly when walking the aisle.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Learjet 55 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 | 2,132 nm |
| Max cruise | 458 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~389 ktas |
2,132 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 55 at roughly $4,500–$7,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Midsize jets like this carry 7–9 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 55 vs Midsize Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Learjet 55?
The Bombardier Learjet 55 has a published range of 2,132 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Learjet 55 seat?
Most Learjet 55 cabins seat 8 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 55?
Learjet 55 charter rates typically run $4,500–$7,500 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 $22,500 and $37,500 all-in.
Can you stand up in a Learjet 55?
The Learjet 55 has a cabin height of 5.7 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Learjet 55s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 291 Learjet 55 flights. The single busiest route was Pontiac (KPTK) to Winnipeg (CYWG), with 2 flights observed.
How do I book a Learjet 55 empty leg?
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Learjet 55s for Charter (17)
Where Learjet 55s 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALOFT AVIATION SERVICES LLC | 1 | 95 |
| Royal Air Freight, Inc. | 2 | 81 |
| International Jet Aviation Services Inc. | 1 | 42 |
| Air Gato Enterprises, Inc. | 1 | 42 |
| ATI Jet Inc. | 1 | 8 |
| Onyx Air, LLC | 1 | 8 |
| FLORIDA JET SERVICE INC | 1 | 7 |
| AIR MEDICAL CHARTERS LLC | 1 | 4 |
| Hightail Air Charter, LLC | 1 | 4 |
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