Gulfstream G280
Super-midsize Gulfstream with a 25 ft 10 in cabin, 19 oval windows and 3,600 nm of range.
- Passengers
- 8 to 9 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,600 nm
- Cruise
- Mach 0.8
- On charter in the US
- 33 aircraft
What is the Gulfstream G280?
The Gulfstream G280 is a twin-engine super-midsize business jet built by Israel Aerospace Industries for Gulfstream. It seats 8 to 10 passengers in two cabin areas and flies about 3,600 nm at Mach 0.80. It entered service in 2012 and is being replaced by the Gulfstream G300.
3,600 nm at Mach 0.80 with NBAA IFR reserves, enough for New York to London non-stop.
Cabin 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m) long, 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) wide and 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall, with 19 large oval windows.
Two Honeywell HTF7250G engines of 7,624 lb thrust each and a PlaneView280 flight deck.
Approved for steep approaches, including London City and Lugano.
33 fly with 18 operators on the FAA Part 135 list, the largest G280 charter fleet anywhere. Altivo Jets books them through these certified operators.
Gulfstream G280 specifications
Manufacturer and regulator figures for the G280, checked October 2026. Range assumes Range at long-range cruise of Mach 0.80 with NBAA IFR reserves (Gulfstream). At Mach 0.84 the range is about 3,000 nm (CRAFT).; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.
| Specification | G280 Gulfstream |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Range | 3,600 nm (6,667 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.85 |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 4,750 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,373 ft |
| Cabin | |
| Typical charter seats | 8 to 9 |
| Maximum seats | 10 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 4 |
| Cabin zones | 2 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Cabin volume | 888 cu ft |
| Baggage | 120 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 19 |
| Cabin altitude | 7,000 ft at 45,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | |
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7250G |
| Thrust per engine | 7,624 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 39,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,620 lb |
| Price and ownership | |
| First delivered | 2012 |
| In production | Yes |
| New price | $24.5M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $13.4M to $27M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,009 |
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:Flightline Weekly: Gulfstream G280 program completes 300th delivery (Jun 2025): up to 10 passengers, four-place conference table, 19 Gulfstream Large Oval Windows, high-speed Ka-band satellite system, steep-approach capability, FAA Stage 5Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 occurrences (Oct 2026): 5 listed from 2017 to 2024, none fatalJetcraft: Gulfstream G280 overview, 2011 to present (Oct 2020): cabin volume 888 cu ftGulfstream: G300 specifications (Oct 2026); gulfstream.com/en/aircraft/gulfstream-g280 now redirects here: 3,600 nm at Mach 0.80, cabin 27 ft 7 in long, cabin altitude 4,800 ft at 41,000 ft, Harmony flight deck, HTF7250G enginesBombardier: Challenger 350 factsheet (Apr 2024): range 3,200 nm at M 0.80 with 8 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves; cabin 25 ft 2 in long, 7 ft 2 in wide, 6 ft 0 in tall; takeoff 4,835 ft; HTF7350 at 7,323 lbfEASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.348, Gulfstream G280, Issue 06 (May 2025): holder Gulfstream Aerospace LP, manufactured by IAI under licence; Note 1, redesignated from G250 to G280Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G280 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 12 for sale, asking $13.4 million to $27 million, model years 2013 to 2023General Dynamics: Gulfstream G280 operates challenging European airports (May 2017): FAA and EASA steep approach authorisation, recently approved for London City, flew Lugano, Samedan, Sion and Saanen-GstaadCRAFT: Gulfstream G280 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $1,801,810 a year at 200 hours, $9,009 an hourGulfstream via Aviation Pros: Gulfstream G280 certified by FAA and Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (Sep 2012): cabin altitude 7,000 ft at FL450 and 6,000 ft at FL410
Fuel burn and CO2
The G280 burns about 286 US gallons (866 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 2.7 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.
| Flight | Fuel | CO2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 flight hour | 870 kg | 2.7 tonnes |
| 3 flight hours | 2,600 kg | 8.2 tonnes |
| 8 flight hours | 6,930 kg | 21.9 tonnes |
Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.
G280 interior and cabin layout
Most G280s seat 8 to 10 in two areas: a four-place club forward and a lounge aft with a divan, a club pair or a conference group. Gulfstream offered three floor plans for 8 to 10 passengers. 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 two dealer specification sheets.
Inside the G280
Cabin layouts
- Four-place club with two fold-out tables
- Forward galley ahead
- Two-place club opposite a three-place divan
- Aft lavatory behind
- Four-place club with two fold-out tables
- Forward galley ahead
- Four-place conference group across from a two-place divan
- Aft lavatory behind
How big is the cabin?
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m), 888 cu ft in all.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Cabin size
25 ft 10 in (7.87 m) long, 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) wide and 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall: 888 cu ft of cabin space.
Galley
Forward, by the entry door. S/N 2190 has a coffee maker, a high-temperature oven and a food chiller; S/N 2033 has a sink and storage drawers. Gulfstream describes a larger galley than the G200's, with an extra-large ice drawer.
Lavatories
One, at the back of the cabin, fully enclosed, with two windows and a vacuum toilet.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
Varies by aircraft. S/N 2190 has Gogo Avance L5 Wi-Fi and S/N 2033 has Gogo ATG-5000, both air-to-ground systems. Gulfstream also offers a high-speed Ka-band satellite system. We confirm the system for your aircraft.
Baggage
120 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight up to 40,000 ft.
Cabin altitude
7,000 ft at 45,000 ft. A lower cabin altitude means less fatigue and better sleep on long flights.
Beds
Up to 4 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.
Cabin updates
19 large oval windows, two of them in the lavatory. Cabin altitude of 6,000 ft at 41,000 ft and 7,000 ft at 45,000 ft, with 100% fresh air. Seats 21 in wide between the armrests.
Sources:Guardian Jet: 2020 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2190, N280RG, specification (Oct 2022): nine passengers, 4-place club forward, 3-place divan opposite a 2-place club aft, forward galley with coffee maker, high-temp oven and chiller, aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L5Guardian Jet: 2014 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2052, N330SP, specification (Nov 2022): ten passengers, 4-place club forward, 4-place conference group across from a 2-place divan aft, forward galley, aft lavatory, ATG 5000Pinnacle Aviation: 2014 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2033, N711VP, sales brochure (Jun 2025): 9 passengers, right-hand forward galley with sink, enclosed aft lavatory, Gogo ATG-5000 Wi-FiGulfstream via Aviation Pros: Gulfstream G280 certified by FAA and Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (Sep 2012): cabin altitude 7,000 ft at FL450 and 6,000 ft at FL410
On board: what to expect
- ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall
- ✓Two cabin areasForward club and aft lounge
- ~BedsGulfstream floor plans berth up to 4
- ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft, with a vacuum toilet
- ✓Full galleyOven, coffee maker and chiller
- ✓Baggage reachable in flight120 cu ft hold
- ~Wi-FiGogo air-to-ground or Ka-band, by aircraft
Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.
Sources:CRAFT: Gulfstream G280 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin 6 ft 1 in highGuardian Jet: Gulfstream G280 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 2 cabin zonesGulfstream via Aviation Pros: Gulfstream G280 certified by FAA and Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (Sep 2012): three floor plans seating 8 to 10, with berths for up to 4Guardian Jet: 2020 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2190, N280RG, specification (Oct 2022): nine passengers, 4-place club forward, 3-place divan opposite a 2-place club aft, forward galley with coffee maker, high-temp oven and chiller, aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L5Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G280 (Aug 2021): 120 cu ft baggage compartment accessible in flight up to 40,000 ftFlightline Weekly: Gulfstream G280 program completes 300th delivery (Jun 2025): up to 10 passengers, four-place conference table, 19 Gulfstream Large Oval Windows, high-speed Ka-band satellite system, steep-approach capability, FAA Stage 5
How much does a G280 cost?
A new G280 listed at about $24.5 million in 2025. 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
List price as of Q2 2025 reported by GlobalAir; CRAFT gives $25 million as the list price when deliveries began in 2012.
Buy pre-owned
Asking prices, not valuations: Guardian Jet tracks 12 G280s for sale, model years 2013 to 2023, asking $13.4 million to $27 million. October 2026.
Cost to operate
Total cost per hour including fixed costs at 200 hours a year, CRAFT (fuel at $7.66 a gallon, Oct 2026). Fuel burn about 286 US gallons an hour.
Sources:GlobalAir: Gulfstream G280 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): list price $24,500,000 as of Q2 2025Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G280 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 12 for sale, asking $13.4 million to $27 million, model years 2013 to 2023
G280 charter cost per hour in the US (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Super-midsize jets like the G280 charter at about $11.8k to $13k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
Super-midsize jets, per flight hour
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 federal excise tax.
- Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Charter or own?
Owning a G280 costs about $771,000 a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about $5,200 for every flight hour. At the hours most owners fly, chartering costs less per hour, and you pay nothing when you do not fly.
| You fly | Owning (per hour) | Charter in the US (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 hours a year | $20,600 per hour | $11.8k to $13k per hour |
| 100 hours a year | $12,900 per hour | $11.8k to $13k per hour |
| 200 hours a year | $9,000 per hour | $11.8k to $13k per hour |
| 300 hours a year | $7,700 per hour | $11.8k to $13k per hour |
CRAFT operating cost model (October 2026): crew, training, hangar, insurance, management and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at 286 US gal an hour, maintenance, engine overhaul and fees per flight hour, for a US-based aircraft flying 200 hours a year with fuel at $7.66 a gallon. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
G280 range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 3,600 nm of range, the G280 crosses the US coast to coast and reaches Europe without a fuel stop. Popular US routes:
- Distance
- 2,986 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 48m
- Indicative one-way price
- $80k to $89k
- Distance
- 2,217 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 08m
- Indicative one-way price
- $60k to $67k
- Distance
- 2,129 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 56m
- Indicative one-way price
- $58k to $64k
- Distance
- 2,129 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 56m
- Indicative one-way price
- $58k to $64k
- Distance
- 1,936 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 31m
- Indicative one-way price
- $53k to $59k
- Distance
- 1,502 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 34m
- Indicative one-way price
- $42k to $47k
- Distance
- 1,316 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 10m
- Indicative one-way price
- $37k to $41k
- Distance
- 949 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 22m
- Indicative one-way price
- $28k to $31k
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.
Where the G280 can land
A super-midsize jet with transatlantic range that can also use short, steep-approach airports.
Runway needed
About 4,750 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level and about 2,373 ft to land at maximum landing weight. Hot or high airports need more.
Steep approaches
The FAA and Israel had certified the G280 for 5.5 degree steep approaches by November 2016, and EASA lists the steep approach modification in its type certificate. By May 2017 it was approved for London City.
Alpine airports
Gulfstream flew the G280 into Lugano, Samedan (St. Moritz), Sion and Saanen-Gstaad in 2017.
Sources:Aviation Week: 20/Twenty, Gulfstream G280 (Jan 2021): 4,750 ft of runway at maximum takeoff weight, ISA, sea levelAIN: Gulfstream G280 goes steep at London City Airport (Nov 2016): FAA and CAAI certified the G280 for 5.5 degree steep approachesGeneral Dynamics: Gulfstream G280 operates challenging European airports (May 2017): FAA and EASA steep approach authorisation, recently approved for London City, flew Lugano, Samedan, Sion and Saanen-Gstaad
Tell us the route and dates. We check every G280 available in the US and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the G280 in the US?
G280 operators in the United States
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.
Every G280 on charter in the US
33 on the charter list in the US. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Aviation Flight Services
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- DuPage Aerospace
- Base
- West Chicago, Illinois
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- DuPage Aerospace
- Base
- West Chicago, Illinois
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- L. J. Associates
- Base
- Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- L. J. Associates
- Base
- Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Proflite
- Base
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Proflite
- Base
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Seminole Tribe Of Florida
- Base
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Seminole Tribe Of Florida
- Base
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Air Rutter International
- Base
- Long Beach, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Aviation Advisor
- Base
- Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Caris Air Services
- Base
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Cd Pilot And Aircraft Management Sd
- Base
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Clay Lacy Aviation
- Base
- Van Nuys, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Davinci Jets
- Base
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Fliteways
- Base
- Ronkonkoma, New York
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Kennedy Campus
- Base
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- MN Aviation
- Base
- Carolina, Puerto Rico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Pinnacle Aviation
- Base
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Soulbird
- Base
- Bethany, Oklahoma
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
G280 versions
Gulfstream G200
The predecessor, also built by IAI. The G280 has about 288 nm more range, a new wing based on the G550's, a cabin 17 in longer and a baggage hold reachable in flight.
Gulfstream G280
Announced in October 2008 as the G250 and later renamed G280. First flown on 11 December 2009 and certified by the FAA and Israel in September 2012, with first deliveries that year. The 300th was delivered in June 2025.
Gulfstream G300
The replacement, unveiled in September 2025 and first flown on 5 December 2025. It keeps the HTF7250G engines and 3,600 nm range, with a 27 ft 7 in cabin, a Harmony touchscreen flight deck and a 4,800 ft cabin altitude at 41,000 ft. Gulfstream targets certification in early 2027.
G280 vs Challenger 350
- Range: 3,600 nm against 3,200 nm, both at Mach 0.80. Bombardier quotes its figure with 8 passengers.
- Cabin: 25 ft 10 in long, 6 ft 11 in wide and 6 ft 1 in tall, against 25 ft 2 in, 7 ft 2 in and 6 ft 0 in on the Challenger 350. The G280 is longer and taller, the 350 is wider.
- Baggage: 120 cu ft against 106 cu ft.
- Engines: two Honeywell HTF7250G of 7,624 lb against two HTF7350 of 7,323 lb. Takeoff at maximum weight needs 4,750 ft against 4,835 ft.
- Cost: CRAFT puts the G280 at $771,010 a year plus $5,154 per flight hour, against $769,160 and $5,238 for the Challenger 350.
Sources:Wikipedia: Gulfstream G280
How the official lists write it: G280.
G280 vs Challenger 350, Praetor 600, Citation Longitude and other super-midsize jets
The jets people weigh against the G280, side by side from the same verified data.
| Specification | G280 Gulfstream | Challenger 350 Bombardier | Praetor 600 Embraer | Citation Longitude Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation | G200 Gulfstream | Citation X+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||||||
| Range | 3,600 nm (6,667 km) | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 4,018 nm (7,441 km) (best) | 3,500 nm (6,482 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 3,400 nm (6,297 km) | 3,408 nm (6,312 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 466 kts | 483 kts (Mach 0.83) | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) | 470 kts | 528 kts (Mach 0.92) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | Not published | 433 kts | 447 kts (Mach 0.79) | 437 kts (Mach 0.8) | 430 kts | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.84 | Mach 0.86 | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.935 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft | 47,000 ft | 45,000 ft | 51,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 4,750 ft | 4,835 ft | 4,717 ft | 4,810 ft | 4,675 ft (best) | 6,083 ft | 5,250 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,373 ft | 2,364 ft | 2,165 ft (best) | 3,170 ft | 2,260 ft | 2,590 ft | 3,330 ft |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Typical charter seats | 8 to 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 to 10 (best) | 8 to 9 | 8 |
| Maximum seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not published | Not published |
| Cabin zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Not published |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m) | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) | 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m) (best) | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) | 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m) | 24 ft 4 in (7.42 m) | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) (best) | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) (best) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Cabin volume | 888 cu ft | 860 cu ft | 840 cu ft | 755 cu ft | 1,024 cu ft (best) | 869 cu ft | 538 cu ft |
| Baggage | 120 cu ft, reachable in flight | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight | 155 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 112 cu ft, reachable in flight | 131 cu ft, reachable in flight | 150 cu ft, reachable in flight | 82 cu ft |
| Windows | 19 (best) | Not published | Not published | 15 | 18 | Not published | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | 7,000 ft at 45,000 ft | Not published | 5,800 ft at 45,000 ft | 5,950 ft at 45,000 ft | Sea level cabin up to 25,300 ft | Not published | Not published |
| Price and ownership | |||||||
| First delivered | 2012 | 2014 | 2019 | 2019 | 1995 | 1999 | 2014 |
| In production | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| New price | $24.5M (2025) | $26.7M (2020) | $24.0M (2025) | $29.9M (2023) | $35.1M (2024) | $23M (1999) | $23.7M (2015) |
| Pre-owned price | $13.4M to $27M | $13M to $18M | $18M to $29M | $21.9M to $25.5M | $14.8M to $35M | $2.2M to $7.0M | $7M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $9,009 | $5,158 | $8,673 | $5,065 | $5,002 | $8,813 | $7,021 |
| Charter fleet | |||||||
| On the US charter list | 33 aircraft | 436 aircraft (best) | 33 aircraft | 107 aircraft | 81 aircraft | 60 aircraft | 129 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.
G280 vs Challenger 350
The Challenger 350 flies 400 nm less, has a smaller cabin (860 against 888 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
G280 vs Praetor 600
The Praetor 600 flies 418 nm further, has a smaller cabin (840 against 888 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
G280 vs Citation Longitude
The Citation Longitude has a smaller cabin (755 against 888 cu ft).
G280 vs Falcon 2000
The Falcon 2000 flies 400 nm further and has a bigger cabin (1,024 against 888 cu ft).
G280 vs G200
The G200 flies 200 nm less, has a smaller cabin (869 against 888 cu ft) and is slower at high-speed cruise.
G280 vs Citation X+
The Citation X+ flies 192 nm less, has a smaller cabin (538 against 888 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
Compare any two jets
Smaller or bigger than the G280
Embraer Praetor 500
Smaller and cheaper: a 24 ft cabin with up to 9 seats and about 3,340 nm of range.
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Bigger: Dassault's Falcon 2000LXS has a cabin 7 ft 8 in wide against 6 ft 11 in, at about $35 million new.
G280 safety record
Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.
N621WK, Seattle Boeing Field, 2024
On 20 September 2024 a G280 turning around to taxi back to its FBO struck a parked Cessna 172 with its right wing. The G280's winglet had minor damage and no one was hurt. The NTSB (WPR24LA318) found the pilot did not keep clear of the parked aircraft.
N610DP, Atlanta Fulton County, 2024
On 18 November 2024 a G280 veered off runway 26 on landing with three people on board. The Aviation Safety Network lists no damage and no fatalities. The FAA investigated.
Type record
The Aviation Safety Network lists 5 G280 occurrences from 2017 to 2024, none fatal.
Sources:NTSB via Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 N621WK, Boeing Field, 20 September 2024, NTSB WPR24LA318: right wing struck a parked Cessna 172S while taxiing; probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain clearanceAviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 N610DP, Fulton County Executive, 18 November 2024: veered off runway 26 on landing, no damage listed, FAA investigating; unofficial sourcesAviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 occurrences (Oct 2026): 5 listed from 2017 to 2024, none fatal
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Ask a specialistHow much does a Gulfstream G280 cost?+
A new G280 listed at about $24.5 million in 2025, close to the $25 million list price when deliveries began in 2012. Used asking prices in October 2026 ran from $13.4 million to $27 million. CRAFT estimates about $771,000 a year in fixed costs plus about $5,154 per flight hour to run one.
How many passengers does a G280 seat?+
Up to 10. Typical layouts seat 8 or 9 in two areas, and Gulfstream's floor plans berth up to 4.
How far can a G280 fly?+
About 3,600 nm (6,667 km) at Mach 0.80 with reserves, or about 3,000 nm at Mach 0.84.
Can a G280 fly from New York to London non-stop?+
Yes. Gulfstream says it was the only mid-size jet that could reliably fly London to New York non-stop when it was certified in 2012.
Is the Gulfstream G280 better than the Challenger 350?+
It flies further, 3,600 nm against 3,200 nm, and its cabin is longer and taller, while the Challenger 350 cabin is 3 in wider. CRAFT puts their yearly running costs at 200 hours within 1% of each other.
Is the G280 still in production?+
Yes, but it is being replaced. Gulfstream unveiled the G300 in September 2025 and targets its certification for early 2027. Both are built in Israel by IAI.
Can a G280 fly into London City?+
Yes. It is certified for 5.5 degree steep approaches and was approved for London City by 2017.
Who operates the Gulfstream G280 in the US?+
18 FAA Part 135 operators fly 33 of them. The largest fleets: Executive Jet Management (5), Solairus Aviation (5), Jet Aviation Flight Services (4), DuPage Aerospace (2) and L. J. Associates (2).
How much does it cost to charter a G280?+
About $11.8k to $13k per flight hour, before federal excise tax, 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.
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 the FAA Part 135 operator list (9 November 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 30 October 2026.
- Flightline Weekly: Gulfstream G280 program completes 300th delivery (Jun 2025): up to 10 passengers, four-place conference table, 19 Gulfstream Large Oval Windows, high-speed Ka-band satellite system, steep-approach capability, FAA Stage 5
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 occurrences (Oct 2026): 5 listed from 2017 to 2024, none fatal
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G280 overview, 2011 to present (Oct 2020): cabin volume 888 cu ft
- Gulfstream: G300 specifications (Oct 2026); gulfstream.com/en/aircraft/gulfstream-g280 now redirects here: 3,600 nm at Mach 0.80, cabin 27 ft 7 in long, cabin altitude 4,800 ft at 41,000 ft, Harmony flight deck, HTF7250G engines
- Bombardier: Challenger 350 factsheet (Apr 2024): range 3,200 nm at M 0.80 with 8 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves; cabin 25 ft 2 in long, 7 ft 2 in wide, 6 ft 0 in tall; takeoff 4,835 ft; HTF7350 at 7,323 lbf
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.348, Gulfstream G280, Issue 06 (May 2025): holder Gulfstream Aerospace LP, manufactured by IAI under licence; Note 1, redesignated from G250 to G280
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G280 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 12 for sale, asking $13.4 million to $27 million, model years 2013 to 2023
- General Dynamics: Gulfstream G280 operates challenging European airports (May 2017): FAA and EASA steep approach authorisation, recently approved for London City, flew Lugano, Samedan, Sion and Saanen-Gstaad
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G280 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $1,801,810 a year at 200 hours, $9,009 an hour
- Gulfstream via Aviation Pros: Gulfstream G280 certified by FAA and Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (Sep 2012): cabin altitude 7,000 ft at FL450 and 6,000 ft at FL410
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G280 specifications (Oct 2026): high-speed cruise 482 ktas; Jetcraft and Business Jet Traveler also give 482 kts
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G280
- Guardian Jet: 2020 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2190, N280RG, specification (Oct 2022): nine passengers, 4-place club forward, 3-place divan opposite a 2-place club aft, forward galley with coffee maker, high-temp oven and chiller, aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L5
- Aviation Week: Gulfstream unveils new G300 super midsize bizjet (Sep 2025): unveiled 30 September 2025 in Savannah, replaces the G280, certification targeted for early 2027
- Guardian Jet: 2014 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2052, N330SP, specification (Nov 2022): ten passengers, 4-place club forward, 4-place conference group across from a 2-place divan aft, forward galley, aft lavatory, ATG 5000
- Pinnacle Aviation: 2014 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2033, N711VP, sales brochure (Jun 2025): 9 passengers, right-hand forward galley with sink, enclosed aft lavatory, Gogo ATG-5000 Wi-Fi
- AIN: Gulfstream G280 goes steep at London City Airport (Nov 2016): FAA and CAAI certified the G280 for 5.5 degree steep approaches
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): fixed $769,160 a year, variable $5,238 an hour, 297 gal/h, $1,816,760 a year at 200 hours
- Aviation Week: 20/Twenty, Gulfstream G280 (Jan 2021): 3,600 nm at long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.80
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 specifications (Oct 2026): baggage 106 cu ft, MTOW 40,600 lb
- AIN: Gulfstream's new G300 takes to the skies (Dec 2025): first flight 5 December 2025 from Ben Gurion, built in Israel by IAI
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G280 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): maiden flight 11 December 2009, Israeli certification December 2011 (provisional), FAA certification 2012, originally named G250
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 N610DP, Fulton County Executive, 18 November 2024: veered off runway 26 on landing, no damage listed, FAA investigating; unofficial sources
- NTSB via Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 N621WK, Boeing Field, 20 September 2024, NTSB WPR24LA318: right wing struck a parked Cessna 172S while taxiing; probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain clearance
- AIN: Gulfstream delivers milestone G280 (Jun 2025): the first was handed over in 2012; 300th delivery in June 2025
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G280 (Aug 2021): 120 cu ft baggage compartment accessible in flight up to 40,000 ft
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