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Heavy jet · ultra-long range · 6,500 nm

Gulfstream GV

Gulfstream's first ultra-long-range jet, with three zones, a hold reachable in flight and about 6,500 nm of range.

Passengers
12 to 14 (max 19)
Range
6,500 nm
Cruise
488 kts
On charter in Mexico
3 aircraft
Overview

What is the Gulfstream GV?

The Gulfstream GV, also called the Gulfstream V or G5, was Gulfstream's first ultra-long-range business jet. The FAA certified it in April 1997 and Gulfstream built 193 before the G550 replaced it in 2003. Most seat 12 to 14 in three zones and fly about 6,500 nm non-stop, at up to 51,000 ft.

6,500 nm of range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves.

Two Rolls-Royce BR700-710A1-10 engines of 14,750 lb thrust each, with FADEC.

Cabin 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) long, 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall, with a 226 cu ft hold reachable in flight.

Certified to 51,000 ft. The team that built it won the 1997 Collier Trophy.

3 fly with 2 operators holding an AFAC air taxi permit, based in Toluca, State of Mexico. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.

Specifications

Gulfstream GV specifications

Manufacturer and regulator figures for the GV, checked October 2026. Range assumes Range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 4 crew and NBAA IFR reserves (CRAFT); Gulfstream also quotes 6,500 nm; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.

SpecificationGV
Gulfstream
Performance
Range6,500 nm (12,038 km)
High-speed cruise488 kts
Long-range cruise459 kts
Maximum speedMach 0.885
Maximum altitude51,000 ft
Take-off distance6,100 ft
Landing distance2,770 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats12 to 14
Maximum seats19
Beds (typical layout)5
Cabin zones3
Cabin length50 ft 1 in (15.27 m)
Cabin width7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Cabin height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin volume1,669 cu ft
Baggage226 cu ft, reachable in flight
Engines and weights
Engines2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10
Thrust per engine14,750 lbf
Maximum take-off weight90,500 lb
Fuel capacity41,300 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered1997
In productionNo
New price$43.2M (2002)
Pre-owned price$7.3M to $13M
Operating cost per hour$9,895

Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.

Sources:Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V family (GLF5) occurrences, 40 listedEASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 7 GV: FAA certification 11 April 1997, FAA certification basis TCDS A12EA, EASA/JAA certification 31 October 2002CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): range 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, NBAA IFR reservesFAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A12EA, Revision 51 (May 2020), Section VI Model GV: GV serial numbers eligible 501 through 693; Section VII Model GV-SP approved 14 August 2003Guardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): 14 passengers, forward crew rest, forward crew lavatory, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place berthable conference table, aft galleyJetcraft: Gulfstream GV overview, 1996 to 2002 (Jan 2017): cabin volume 1,669 cu ftSolairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-FiWikipedia: Gulfstream V: first flight 28 November 1995, certified 11 April 1997, 193 built, succeeded by the G550 (GV-SP)Clay Lacy Aviation: Gulfstream GV N168CE charter sheet (Aug 2022): 14 passengers, sleeps 5, aft enclosed lavatory, domestic US Wi-FiGulfstream press release: Gulfstream V fleet achieves 1 million flight hours (May 2012): rolled out September 1995, first delivery June 1997, 193 GVs built, 1997 Collier Trophy, more than 60 world records

Interior

GV interior and cabin layout

Most GVs seat 12 to 14 in three zones, usually a forward club, a conference group and an aft club or lounge. Every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm the exact seat map, beds and Wi-Fi with each quote. The layouts below come from specification sheets of aircraft offered for sale.

Cabin layouts, day and night

14 seats, three zones (S/N 672, N3546)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsMid cabin6 seatsDivan, makes a bedAft cabin4 seatsCredenza
Forward club
  • Four-place club
  • Crew rest, crew lavatory and crew mini-galley ahead
Mid cabin
  • Two-place club on the left
  • Four-place divan on the right that berths
Aft cabin
  • Four-place conference table on the left that berths
  • Credenza on the right
  • Aft galley and lavatory behind
The same cabin at nightNightSchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsMid cabin6 seatsBedAft cabin4 seatsBedCredenza
Forward club
  • Four-place club
Mid cabin
  • The divan makes up into a bed
  • Two-place club opposite
Aft cabin
  • The conference seats make up into a bed
  • Credenza opposite
12 seats, three zones (S/N 629, N188ES)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsMid cabin4 seatsCredenzaAft club4 seats
Forward club
  • Four single club seats
  • Two executive tables
  • Forward lavatory ahead
Mid cabin
  • Four-place conference group
  • Credenza opposite
Aft club
  • Four single club seats
  • Two executive tables
  • Aft galley, lavatory and baggage bay reachable in flight behind
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide

How big is the cabin?

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall and 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m), 1,669 cu ft in all.

Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.

Cabin size

50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) long, 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall: 1,669 cu ft of cabin space.

Galley

Usually aft. The sheets we checked list a high-temperature oven, a microwave, a food chiller and one or two coffee makers. S/N 672 also has a small crew galley forward.

Lavatories

Usually two: a forward lavatory, often for the crew, and an aft passenger lavatory. S/N 629 has vacuum toilets in both, serviced from outside.

Crew rest

Some aircraft have a forward crew rest area. On S/N 672 it sits ahead of the cabin with a work station and its own monitor.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Varies by aircraft. The sheets we checked show SwiftBroadband and Iridium phones, Gogo ATG-5000 air-to-ground internet, which works over the US, Ka-band Wi-Fi and Starlink. We confirm the system for your aircraft.

Baggage

226 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight.

Beds

Up to 5 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.

Cabin updates

Honeywell SPZ-8500 flight deck, with a head-up display and enhanced vision on many aircraft. Fuselage stretched from the GIV, with a 5 ft section ahead of the main door and a 2 ft section behind the wing. Cabin management system with bulkhead monitors and an Airshow moving map on the aircraft we checked.

Sources:Guardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): 14 passengers, forward crew rest, forward crew lavatory, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place berthable conference table, aft galleyGuardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GV N188ES S/N 629 specifications (Jun 2023): 12 passengers, three cabin areas, aft galley, forward and aft lavatories, Gogo ATG-5000EFI: Gulfstream GV N388FT charter sheet: 13 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi, satellite phone, forward crew lavatory, aft passenger lavatory, 226 cu ft baggageSolairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-Fi

On board: what to expect

  • ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall
  • ✓Three cabin zonesClub, conference group and club or lounge
  • ~BedsSome divans berth; two operators' aircraft sleep 5
  • ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft
  • ~Separate forward lavatoryForward lavatory on most aircraft we checked
  • ✓Full galleyOven, microwave, chiller and coffee maker
  • ✓Baggage reachable in flight226 cu ft hold
  • ~Crew restForward crew rest on some aircraft
  • ~Wi-FiGogo, Ka-band or Starlink, by aircraft

Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.

Sources:CRAFT: Gulfstream GV specifications (Nov 2026): cabin height 6 ft 2 inGuardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): three distinct passenger cabin areasSolairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-FiGuardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GV N188ES S/N 629 specifications (Jun 2023): 12 passengers, three cabin areas, aft galley, forward and aft lavatories, Gogo ATG-5000EFI: Gulfstream GV N388FT charter sheet: 13 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi, satellite phone, forward crew lavatory, aft passenger lavatory, 226 cu ft baggage

Price

How much does a GV cost?

A new GV listed at about $43.2 million in 2002. Production has ended, so most buyers look at pre-owned aircraft. Owning one also means paying to fly and maintain it, which is why most people who fly a few times a year charter instead.

Buy new

GV
$43.2 million

Price of a new GV in 2002, as reported by Business Jet Traveler; CRAFT gives a $43 million list price when deliveries began.

Buy pre-owned

GV
$7.3 million to $13 million

Asking prices, not valuations: Business Jet Traveler showed 17 GVs on the market, asking $7.3 million to $13 million. November 2026.

Cost to operate

GV
$9,895 per hour

Total cost per flight hour including fixed costs, GlobalAir operating cost data from AviaCost (fixed $926,800 a year, annual budget $3,809,776; hours flown and fuel price not stated), read November 2026.

Sources:Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream GV, Mark Huber (Jun 2008): in 2002 a new GV sold for $43.2 million; launch price $37.5 million in 1996 dollarsBusiness Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G V aircraft page (read Nov 2026): 17 aircraft on the market, asking $7.3M to $13M, average ask $9.9M; sales $5.3M to $11M

Charter cost

GV charter cost per hour in Mexico (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the GV charter at about MX$219.1k to MX$341k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

Heavy jets, per flight hour

MX$219.1k to MX$341k
Before IVA where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges

What moves the price

  • Positioning: one-way trips usually pay for the empty flight home.
  • Crew overnights and waiting days on multi-day trips.
  • Airport and handling fees, plus IVA where it applies, and airport fees.
  • Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Range in practice

GV range: routes it flies non-stop

With about 6,500 nm of range, the GV links Mexico with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Mexican routes:

Distance
1,837 nm
Flight time
4h 18m
Indicative one-way price
MX$943k to MX$1467k
Distance
1,347 nm
Flight time
3h 14m
Indicative one-way price
MX$709k to MX$1103k
Distance
1,294 nm
Flight time
3h 07m
Indicative one-way price
MX$683k to MX$1063k
Distance
1,138 nm
Flight time
2h 47m
Indicative one-way price
MX$609k to MX$948k
Distance
812 nm
Flight time
2h 04m
Indicative one-way price
MX$453k to MX$705k
Distance
790 nm
Flight time
2h 01m
Indicative one-way price
MX$443k to MX$689k
Distance
722 nm
Flight time
1h 52m
Indicative one-way price
MX$410k to MX$639k
Distance
678 nm
Flight time
1h 47m
Indicative one-way price
MX$389k to MX$606k

Flight time at long-range cruise plus taxi and climb. Price is flight time at the hourly rates above, before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Airports

Where the GV can land

A 6,500 nm jet that needs about 6,100 ft of runway at full weight, and less on shorter trips.

Runway needed

About 6,100 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level and about 2,770 ft to land. Hot or high airports need more.

Low visibility

Category 2 approaches are approved with a Gulfstream service change, and aircraft fitted with enhanced vision under STC ST01201LA meet EASA design rules for reduced landing minimums. Each operator still needs its own approval.

Sources:Jetcraft: Gulfstream GV overview, 1996 to 2002 (Jan 2017): takeoff 6,100 ft at MTOW, sea level, ISAEASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 7 GV: with STC ST01201LA (enhanced vision) the GV design meets the JAR-OPS 1.430 appendix requirements, operational approval still needed; Category 2 with ASC 35

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Operators

Who operates the GV in Mexico?

3
Aircraft in Mexico
2
Mexican operators
1
Base cities
AFAC permit
Every operator

GV operators in Mexico

Fly Across2 × GV
Toluca, State of Mexico · AFAC permit 4.1.102.306.-10940
XA-EAJ, XA-SKY
Aerovics1 × GV
Toluca, State of Mexico · AFAC permit AOC ARI/2003
XA-DAB

Altivo Jets is a broker: we ask these operators for availability and price on your dates and book the aircraft with the licensed operator named on your quote.

The aircraft

Every GV on charter in Mexico

3 on the charter list in Mexico. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.

XA-EAJ
Operator
Fly Across
Base
Toluca, State of Mexico
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
XA-SKY
Operator
Fly Across
Base
Toluca, State of Mexico
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
XA-DAB
Operator
Aerovics
Base
Toluca, State of Mexico
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
Versions

Gulfstream GV family versions

GV

1997 to 2002

FAA approved on 11 April 1997. Compared with the GIV it has about 15% higher takeoff and landing weights, a 51,000 ft ceiling instead of 45,000 ft, BR710 engines with FADEC, a wing span of 93.5 ft instead of 74.6 ft and a fuselage 7 ft longer. 193 were built.

C-37A

Military version

The US military designation for the GV, used for government and VIP transport.

GV-SP (G550)

2003 onward

Approved on 14 August 2003. It added a Honeywell advanced flight deck, aerodynamic and engine improvements, a main door moved forward with a seventh pair of cabin windows and more baggage space.

GV-SP (G500)

2003 onward

A GV-SP with less fuel: 35,200 lb usable against 41,300 lb, and a maximum takeoff weight of 85,100 lb.

GV vs G550

  • Range: 6,500 nm for the GV against 6,750 nm for the G550.
  • Engines: two BR700-710A1-10 of 14,750 lb thrust on the GV, against two BR700-710C4-11 of 15,385 lb on the G550.
  • Weight: 90,500 lb maximum takeoff weight for the GV, against 91,000 lb for the G550. Both carry 41,300 lb of usable fuel and fly to 51,000 ft.
  • Cabin: the G550 moved the main door forward and added a seventh pair of windows and more baggage space.
  • Flight deck: Honeywell SPZ-8500 on the GV, against the Honeywell advanced flight deck (PlaneView) on the G550.

Sources:Wikipedia: Gulfstream V

How the official lists write it: G-V · GA-V-V · GV.

Compare

GV vs G450, GIV-SP, Global 6000 and other heavy jets

The jets people weigh against the GV, side by side from the same verified data.

SpecificationGV
Gulfstream
G450
Gulfstream
GIV-SP
Gulfstream
Global 6000
Bombardier
Falcon 7X
Dassault
Performance
Range6,500 nm (12,038 km) (best)4,350 nm (8,056 km)4,220 nm (7,815 km)6,000 nm (11,112 km)5,950 nm (11,019 km)
High-speed cruise488 kts476 kts476 kts504 kts (Mach 0.88) (best)492 kts
Long-range cruise459 kts459 kts459 kts487 kts (Mach 0.85) (best)459 kts (Mach 0.8)
Maximum speedMach 0.885Mach 0.88Mach 0.88Mach 0.89Mach 0.9 (best)
Maximum altitude51,000 ft45,000 ft45,000 ft51,000 ft51,000 ft
Take-off distance6,100 ft5,600 ft5,450 ft (best)6,476 ft5,710 ft
Landing distance2,770 ft2,663 ft2,650 ft2,243 ft2,070 ft (best)
Cabin
Typical charter seats12 to 141413 to 1412 to 1412 to 16 (best)
Maximum seats1916191719
Beds (typical layout)5467 (best)6
Cabin zones33333
Cabin length50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best)40 ft 4 in (12.29 m)45 ft 1 in (13.74 m)43 ft 3 in (13.18 m)39 ft 1 in (11.91 m)
Cabin width7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best)7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
Cabin height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin volume1,669 cu ft1,525 cu ft1,658 cu ft2,002 cu ft (best)1,552 cu ft
Baggage226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best)169 cu ft, reachable in flight169 cu ft, reachable in flight195 cu ft, reachable in flight140 cu ft, reachable in flight
WindowsNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published28
Cabin altitudeNot publishedNot publishedNot published4,500 ft at 45,000 ft6,000 ft at 51,000 ft
Price and ownership
First delivered19972004198720122007
In productionNoNoNoNoNo
New price$43.2M (2002)$43M (2004)$33M (1992)$62.3M (2018)$54M (2017)
Pre-owned price$7.3M to $13M$8.5M to $19.5M$2.3M to $6.5M$18M to $38.0M$14.5M to $23.5M
Operating cost per hour$9,895$13,218$13,330$7,800$7,963
Charter fleet
On Mexico charter list3 aircraft2 aircraft5 aircraft (best)2 aircraft1 aircraft

Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.

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Safety

GV safety record

Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.

N777TY, West Palm Beach, 2002

After maintenance, wooden sticks were left in the weight-on-wheels switches. The ground spoilers deployed in the landing flare and the GV landed hard, collapsing the right main gear. The two pilots were not hurt; the aircraft was written off. The NTSB blamed the crew's preflight checks and the maintenance staff who left the sticks in.

N820MS, Portland, 2025

At a Portland FBO, a low hydraulic pressure warning came on after the right engine was started. When the crew selected the power transfer unit, the nose gear retracted and the nose hit the ground. The four on board got out unhurt; the NTSB investigation is ongoing.

Type record

The Aviation Safety Network lists 40 occurrences for the GV family, including the G550, and we check it for the exact aircraft before we book.

Sources:NTSB via accidents.app: MIA02LA060, Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, probable causeAviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V N820MS, Portland, 2 September 2025, NTSB preliminaryAviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V family (GLF5) occurrences, 40 listed

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By seats

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FAQ

Questions, answered

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How many passengers does a Gulfstream GV seat?+

Most GVs seat 12 to 14 in three zones. The type is certified for up to 19 passengers.

How far can a Gulfstream GV fly?+

About 6,500 nm non-stop at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 4 crew and NBAA IFR reserves.

Is the Gulfstream V the same as the G5?+

Yes. GV, G-V, Gulfstream V and G5 all mean the same aircraft. The US military version is the C-37A.

What is the difference between the GV and the G550?+

The G550 is the improved GV-SP. It has stronger BR710 engines, the PlaneView flight deck, a main door moved forward, a seventh pair of windows and about 250 nm more range, 6,750 nm against 6,500 nm.

How much does a Gulfstream GV cost to buy?+

A new GV sold for about $43.2 million in 2002. Used asking prices in November 2026 ran from about $7.3 million to about $13 million.

How fast is the Gulfstream GV?+

It cruises at up to Mach 0.885. Jetcraft gives a maximum cruise of 488 kts and a long-range cruise of 459 kts.

Is the Gulfstream GV still in production?+

No. Gulfstream built 193 GVs from 1997 and replaced it with the GV-SP, sold as the G550 and G500, in 2003.

Who operates the Gulfstream GV in Mexico?+

2 Mexican operators holding an AFAC air taxi permit fly it: Fly Across (2) and Aerovics (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.

How much does it cost to charter a GV in Mexico?+

About MX$219.1k to MX$341k per flight hour, before IVA where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges. A one-way trip is priced on flight hours plus the aircraft's return positioning, so ask for a quote on your dates.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

Specifications come from manufacturer factsheets and regulator type certificate data sheets first, then aviation press and market data. Fleet counts come from AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 1 November 2026.

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