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Learjet 45 Light Jet Charter Guide

Learjet 45 at a glance

Charter a Learjet 45 light jet. Compare its flat-floor cabin, seating, baggage, 1,824-nm range reference, cruise speed and avionics.

Jet Partners arranges on-demand charter as an air charter broker. The selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.

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Learjet 45 charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Light Jet
Manufacturer
Bombardier Learjet
Category hourly planning range
$6,800–$9,900 per billable hour
Years manufactured
1998–2004 for the original Learjet 45 before the XR refinement

The Learjet 45 is a clean-sheet Bombardier-era design that offers a longer flat-floor cabin than classic Learjet 30-series aircraft while preserving the brand's speed-oriented trip profile. It is a practical upper-light or super-light charter comparison when eight-seat layouts and baggage capacity are considered against the specific tail.

Why the Learjet 45 remains a charter consideration

The Learjet 45 received FAA certification in 1997 and entered service in 1998, introducing a new airframe, TFE731-20 engines and integrated Primus 1000 avionics. It later evolved into the 45XR and provided the certification foundation for the shorter Learjet 40 and Garmin-equipped Learjet 70/75 family. So the base model should retain its own figures rather than inherit later updates.

Variant note. This profile reflects the original Learjet 45. The later 45XR uses higher-rated engines and different range references.

Overview and production sources

Light 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 Learjet 45

The Learjet 45 cabin is approximately 19 feet 9 inches long, 5 feet 1 inch wide and 4 feet 11 inches high, with 415 cubic feet of volume in Duncan Aviation's model summary and a flat floor. The reviewed operator aircraft uses eight individual seats in double-club groupings with folding tables, a forward refreshment area and aft lavatory.

Windows provide natural light along both sides. Combined baggage is listed at 65 cubic feet. Seat ergonomics, outlets, Wi-Fi, refreshment equipment and lavatory finish vary by completion.

Seat configuration
Typically 8 executive passengers in a double-club layout
Cabin volume
Approximately 415 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
Approximately 19 ft 9 in long × 5 ft 1 in wide × 4 ft 11 in high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 65 cu ft combined

Often divided between internal and external stowage; confirm compartment geometry and payload.

Cabin sources

Learjet 45 range, cruise speed and flight deck

The reviewed Learjet 45 operator specification publishes approximately 1,750 nautical miles of range and 450 KTAS cruise. Twin Honeywell TFE731-20AR engines, a swept wing with winglets and Primus 1000 integrated avionics support its regional performance. Payload, field elevation, temperature, winds, routing and reserves remain carrier-calculated variables.

Range reference
Up to approximately 1,750 nm on the reviewed operator aircraft
Jetcall Aviation direct-operator reference; passenger load, weather, routing and reserves affect a trip.
Cruise speed reference
Up to approximately 450 KTAS on the reviewed operator aircraft
Jetcall Aviation cruise reference; not average block speed.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Honeywell TFE731-20AR 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 Primus 1000 integrated avionics in the factory baseline
Aerodynamic design
Low swept wing with winglets and a T-tail

Performance, engine and avionics sources

Is the Learjet 45 right for your charter?

The Learjet 45 may work well for a business group that wants a flat-floor eight-seat layout without stepping into a larger cabin category. Jet Partners can request a tail-specific 45 proposal and compare it with the XR or midsize aircraft. However, only the written direct-carrier offer establishes configuration, availability, firm price and terms.

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 Learjet 45

How many passengers can the Learjet 45 carry?
Typically 8 executive passengers in a double-club layout. 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 Learjet 45?
Up to approximately 1,750 nm on the reviewed operator aircraft is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Jetcall Aviation direct-operator reference; passenger load, weather, routing and reserves affect a trip. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Learjet 45 variants?
This profile reflects the original Learjet 45. The later 45XR uses higher-rated engines and different range references. 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 Learjet 45?
The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Learjet 45-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 Learjet 45?
The Learjet 45 cabin is approximately 19 feet 9 inches long, 5 feet 1 inch wide and 4 feet 11 inches high, with 415 cubic feet of volume in Duncan Aviation's model summary and a flat floor. The reviewed operator aircraft uses eight individual seats in double-club groupings with folding tables, a forward refreshment area and aft lavatory. Windows provide natural light along both sides. Combined baggage is listed at 65 cubic feet. Seat ergonomics, outlets, Wi-Fi, refreshment equipment and lavatory finish vary by completion. 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 Learjet 45 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.

Learjet 45 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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