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Gulfstream IV SP Heavy Jet Charter Guide

Gulfstream IV SP at a glance

Charter a Gulfstream IV-SP heavy jet. Compare three-zone seating, in-flight baggage, range, updated avionics and exact-tail amenities.

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Gulfstream IV SP charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Heavy Jet
Manufacturer
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Category hourly planning range
$11,500–$16,700 per billable hour
Years manufactured
1993–2002 for Gulfstream IV-SP; G-IV family production began in 1987

The Gulfstream IV-SP is a large-cabin heavy jet considered for coast-to-coast and selected international charter when travelers value a classic three-zone Gulfstream layout and a substantial internal baggage compartment. Age, refurbishment and modification status vary widely across in-service aircraft. So a model search should convert into a proposal for an identified aircraft rather than an assumption about its interior or avionics.

Why the Gulfstream IV SP remains a charter consideration

The G-IV entered service in 1987 and Gulfstream designated serial 1214 and later aircraft as GIV-SP, increasing certified weight while preserving the type's Rolls-Royce Tay power and swept-wing architecture. Gulfstream ultimately produced more than 870 GIV, GIV-SP and G450 aircraft, and the later G450 built directly on this lineage.

That long service history also means today's charter examples can range from largely original to comprehensively modernized.

Variant note. The public directory names the Gulfstream IV-SP. Dimensions are stated with both cabin-excluding-baggage and total-interior conventions because legacy G-IV sources use different boundaries. The offered tail's completion documents control.

Overview and production sources

Heavy / Long Range Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Inside the Gulfstream IV SP

A GIV-SP reference interior measures about 40 feet 4 inches excluding the aft baggage compartment and 45 feet 1 inch in total, with approximately 7 feet 4 inches of width and 6 feet 1 to 2 inches of height.

Legacy technical data distinguishes roughly 1,517 cubic feet of cabin volume from about 1,687 cubic feet for the broader total-interior convention and approximately 169 to 170 cubic feet of baggage. Typical thirteen- to fourteen-passenger layouts combine club seats, a conference group and divan with a galley and enclosed lavatory. Window finish, seat ergonomics, power, Wi-Fi and entertainment depend entirely on the tail.

Seat configuration
Typically 13–14 executive passengers; approved layouts can carry up to 19
Cabin volume
Approximately 1,517 cu ft cabin; about 1,687 cu ft under a broader total-interior convention
Cabin dimensions
Approximately 40 ft 4 in excluding baggage; 45 ft 1 in total interior long × Approximately 7 ft 4 in wide × Approximately 6 ft 1 in–6 ft 2 in high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 169–170 cu ft

The aft baggage compartment is accessible in flight; published totals use slightly different boundaries and usable loading remains tail-specific.

Cabin sources

Gulfstream IV SP range, cruise speed and flight deck

GIV-SP planning references cluster around approximately 3,880 to 4,166 nautical miles depending on payload, fuel and reserve assumptions, with normal cruise near 460 to 476 KTAS. Two Rolls-Royce Tay Mk 611-8 turbofans, a swept wing with winglets and Honeywell SPZ-8000-series avionics define the original platform.

Modern FMS, displays, surveillance and connectivity are retrofit questions, and the direct carrier must calculate the requested airports, winds, runway, payload and reserves.

Range reference
Approximately 3,880–4,166 nm
GIV-SP seats-full and ferry/optimum planning references use different payload, reserve and cruise assumptions; not a promised trip range.
Cruise speed reference
Approximately 460–476 KTAS normal cruise
Published GIV-SP normal-cruise references; actual TAS depends on weight, altitude and temperature.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Rolls-Royce Tay Mk 611-8 turbofans
Fuel use depends on the installed engines, thrust, altitude, payload and cruise settings. An engine model alone does not predict trip fuel use.
Avionics
Honeywell SPZ-8000-series architecture in original configurations; display, FMS, surveillance and communication retrofits vary by tail
Aerodynamic design
Swept low wing with winglets, trailing-edge flaps and flight spoilers

Performance, engine and avionics sources

Is the Gulfstream IV SP right for your charter?

The GIV-SP can be practical for a larger group that wants a full-size cabin and meaningful baggage capacity while accepting that older-aircraft condition and equipment vary.

Jet Partners can request current photos, seating charts, refurbishment dates and installed connectivity from licensed direct carriers, then present the actual aircraft, operator, schedule, price and terms without implying that every GIV-SP offers the same cabin standard or nonstop capability.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the Gulfstream IV SP

How many passengers can the Gulfstream IV SP carry?
Typically 13–14 executive passengers; approved layouts can carry up to 19. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Gulfstream IV SP?
Approximately 3,880–4,166 nm is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. GIV-SP seats-full and ferry/optimum planning references use different payload, reserve and cruise assumptions; not a promised trip range. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Gulfstream IV SP variants?
The public directory names the Gulfstream IV-SP. Dimensions are stated with both cabin-excluding-baggage and total-interior conventions because legacy G-IV sources use different boundaries. The offered tail's completion documents control. Ask for the exact variant, tail number, seating, equipment and direct carrier in writing. A model name does not confirm the offered configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Gulfstream IV SP?
The reviewed category planning range is $11,500–$16,700 per billable hour. It is not a Gulfstream IV SP-specific offer. The written trip price depends on the actual aircraft, positioning, billable time and minimums. Airports, taxes, fees and crew requirements also affect the total.
What cabin amenities are available on the Gulfstream IV SP?
A GIV-SP reference interior measures about 40 feet 4 inches excluding the aft baggage compartment and 45 feet 1 inch in total, with approximately 7 feet 4 inches of width and 6 feet 1 to 2 inches of height. Legacy technical data distinguishes roughly 1,517 cubic feet of cabin volume from about 1,687 cubic feet for the broader total-interior convention and approximately 169 to 170 cubic feet of baggage. Typical thirteen- to fourteen-passenger layouts combine club seats, a conference group and divan with a galley and enclosed lavatory. Window finish, seat ergonomics, power, Wi-Fi and entertainment depend entirely on the tail. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Gulfstream IV SP arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

Gulfstream IV SP technical sources

This profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 using the sources below. They include manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references. Performance and cabin figures are planning references. The proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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