Gulfstream GIV / GIV-SP
Classic large-cabin Gulfstream with three zones, a hold reachable in flight and about 4,220 nm of range.
- Passengers
- 13 to 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 4,220 nm
- Cruise
- 476 kts
- On charter in the US
- 130 aircraft
What is the Gulfstream GIV / GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream GIV is a large-cabin twin-engine business jet, first certified in 1987. The GIV-SP, built from 1992 to 2002, raised its weights and payload, and later aircraft were sold as the G400. More than 300 GIV-SPs were built. Most seat 12 to 14 in three zones and fly about 4,220 nm non-stop. It is the forerunner of the G450.
4,220 nm of range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves.
Two Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engines of 13,850 lb thrust each.
Cabin 45 ft 1 in (13.74 m) long, 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide and 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall, with a 169 cu ft hold reachable in flight.
Certified to 45,000 ft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 74,600 lb on the GIV-SP.
130 fly with 54 operators on the FAA Part 135 list, the largest GIV-SP charter fleet anywhere. Altivo Jets books them through these certified operators.
Gulfstream GIV / GIV-SP specifications
Manufacturer and regulator figures for the GIV-SP, checked October 2026. Range assumes GIV-SP range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 3 crew and NBAA IFR reserves (CRAFT); Jetcraft gives 4,091 nm with 4 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.
| Specification | GIV-SP Gulfstream |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Range | 4,220 nm (7,815 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 476 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.88 |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,450 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,650 ft |
| Cabin | |
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 |
| Cabin length | 45 ft 1 in (13.74 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,658 cu ft |
| Baggage | 169 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Engines and weights | |
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 |
| Thrust per engine | 13,850 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 74,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 29,500 lb |
| Price and ownership | |
| First delivered | 1987 |
| In production | No |
| New price | $33M (1992) |
| Pre-owned price | $2.3M to $6.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $13,330 |
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 GIV (GLF4) occurrencesGuardian Jet: 1998 Gulfstream GIV-SP N156WJ S/N 1347 specifications (Aug 2026): 14 passengers, three cabin areas, aft galley, aft lavatoryAviation Week: Gulfstream G450, good value in a large cabin (Oct 2020): 12 in longer nose from the G550, PlaneView with HUD and EVS standard, about 200 nm more range than the GIV and GIV-SPCivil Aviation Authority of New Zealand: Gulfstream G-IV type acceptance report, Revision 1 (May 2010): FAA Type Certificate A12EA, TCDS Revision 35; G-IV aircraft with increased weights per ASC 190 (S/N 1214 and subsequent) are known as the GIV-SPCRAFT: Gulfstream GIV-SP ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $13,330 per flight hour at 200 hours a year, annual total $2,666,017Jetcraft: Gulfstream GIV-SP overview, 1992 to 2002 (Jan 2019): cabin volume 1,658 cu ftSolairus Aviation: AFW based Gulfstream GIV-SP charter sheet (Jul 2020): seats 14, sleeps 6, forward galley, forward and aft lavatories, aft stateroom with hard door, baggage 169 cu ftEASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 5 Gulfstream G-IV: FAA TCDS A12EA referenced; FAA certification 22 April 1987; EASA/JAA 20 October 2001; GIV-SP is S/N 1000 to 1213 with ASC 190 and S/N 1214 to 1499Wikipedia: Gulfstream IV: first flight 19 September 1985, FAA certification 22 April 1987, entered service with S/N 1000 in 1987, GIV-SP from S/N 1214 in 1993, G400 from S/N 1500Hagerty Jet Group via AircraftDealer: 2002 Gulfstream GIV-SP N119AF S/N 1489 specifications (Aug 2025): 13 passengers, aft galley, forward crew lavatory and aft lavatory, SwiftBroadband
Fuel burn and CO2
The GIV-SP burns about 540 US gallons (1,635 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 5.2 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.
| Flight | Fuel | CO2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 flight hour | 1,640 kg | 5.2 tonnes |
| 3 flight hours | 4,910 kg | 15.5 tonnes |
| 8 flight hours | 13,080 kg | 41.3 tonnes |
Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.
GIV-SP interior and cabin layout
Most GIV-SPs seat 12 to 14 in three zones: a forward club, a mid cabin with a second club or a divan, and an aft conference group. 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
- Four single club seats with stowable tables
- Forward crew lavatory ahead
- Two club seats with stowable tables
- Three-place divan opposite
- Four-place conference and dining group
- Credenza with a 17 in monitor
- Aft galley and lavatory behind
- Four-place club with two console tables
- Four-place club with two console tables
- Four-place conference group
- Two single seats across the aisle
- Aft galley and lavatory behind
- Four-place club
- Two individual executive seats
- Four-place conference group
- Credenza opposite with a monitor
- Two executive seats
- Aft galley and one aft lavatory behind
How big is the cabin?
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 45 ft 1 in (13.74 m), 1,658 cu ft in all.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Cabin size
45 ft 1 in (13.74 m) long, 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wide and 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall: 1,658 cu ft of cabin space.
Galley
Aft on the sheets we checked, forward on some charter aircraft. They list a high-temperature or convection oven, a microwave, coffee or espresso makers and an ice drawer.
Lavatories
An aft passenger lavatory on every aircraft we checked. Some, such as S/N 1489 and S/N 1435, also have a forward crew lavatory; S/N 1347 and S/N 1452 have only the aft one.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
Varies by aircraft. The sheets we checked show Gogo Avance L5, Gogo ATG 4000 air-to-ground internet, which works over the US and Canada, Honeywell SwiftBroadband and Ku-band high speed data. We confirm the system for your aircraft.
Baggage
169 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight through the aft lavatory.
Beds
Up to 6 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.
Cabin updates
Honeywell SPZ-8000 flight deck, upgraded on some aircraft with newer displays and synthetic vision. Cabin monitors on the forward bulkhead and credenza with an Airshow moving map on the aircraft we checked. A cockpit jump seat on some aircraft, such as S/N 1398.
Sources:Hagerty Jet Group via AircraftDealer: 2002 Gulfstream GIV-SP N119AF S/N 1489 specifications (Aug 2025): 13 passengers, aft galley, forward crew lavatory and aft lavatory, SwiftBroadbandGuardian Jet: 1998 Gulfstream GIV-SP N156WJ S/N 1347 specifications (Aug 2026): 14 passengers, three cabin areas, aft galley, aft lavatoryJet Evolution via AviationTrader (Controller listing 257793937): 2002 Gulfstream GIV-SP N816SP S/N 1452 (2026): up to 12 passengers, aft galley, one aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L5, baggage accessible in flightSolairus Aviation: AFW based Gulfstream GIV-SP charter sheet (Jul 2020): seats 14, sleeps 6, forward galley, forward and aft lavatories, aft stateroom with hard door, baggage 169 cu ft
On board: what to expect
- ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall
- ✓Three cabin zonesClub, mid cabin and conference group
- ~BedsOne operator's aircraft sleeps 6
- ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft
- ~Separate forward lavatoryForward crew lavatory on some aircraft
- ✓Full galleyOven, microwave and coffee makers
- ✓Baggage reachable in flight169 cu ft hold
- ~Cockpit jump seatFitted on some aircraft
- ~Wi-FiAvance L5, ATG 4000, SwiftBroadband or Ku-band, by aircraft
Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.
Sources:GlobalAir: Gulfstream IV-SP specifications (Nov 2026): cabin height 6 ft 1 in (CRAFT also gives 6 ft 1 in)Guardian Jet: 1998 Gulfstream GIV-SP N156WJ S/N 1347 specifications (Aug 2026): fourteen passenger floor plan with three distinct passenger cabin areasSolairus Aviation: AFW based Gulfstream GIV-SP charter sheet (Jul 2020): seats 14, sleeps 6, forward galley, forward and aft lavatories, aft stateroom with hard door, baggage 169 cu ftGuardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GIV-SP N502PC S/N 1435 specifications (Aug 2023): 13 passengers, forward crew and aft passenger lavatories, Avance L5, Ku high speed data, SwiftBroadbandHagerty Jet Group via AircraftDealer: 2002 Gulfstream GIV-SP N119AF S/N 1489 specifications (Aug 2025): 13 passengers, aft galley, forward crew lavatory and aft lavatory, SwiftBroadbandJetcraft: 2000 Gulfstream GIV-SP S/N 1398 specifications (Jun 2026): 13 passengers, two-place club opposite a three-place divan, aft galley, aft lavatory, jump seat
How much does a GIV-SP cost?
A new GIV-SP listed at about $33 million in 1992. 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
List price of a new GIV-SP when deliveries began, as reported by CRAFT; Business Jet Traveler also gives $33 million new.
Buy pre-owned
Asking prices, not valuations: Business Jet Traveler showed 30 GIV-SPs on the market, asking $2.3 million to $6.5 million, average $4.4 million. November 2026.
Cost to operate
Total cost per flight hour including fixed costs at 200 hours a year, CRAFT GIV-SP ownership and operating cost estimate (annual total $2,666,017, fuel at $7.66 a gallon, October 2026). Fuel burn about 540 US gallons an hour.
Sources:CRAFT: Gulfstream GIV-SP ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): list price $33 million when deliveries began; deliveries 1992 to 2002Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G IV SP (2026): 30 on the market, asking prices $2.3M to $6.5M, average ask $4.4M
GIV-SP charter cost per hour in the US (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the GIV-SP charter at about $15.1k to $18.5k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
Heavy 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 GIV-SP costs about $1.06 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about $8,000 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 | $29,300 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 100 hours a year | $18,600 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 200 hours a year | $13,300 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 300 hours a year | $11,600 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
CRAFT Gulfstream GIV-SP ownership and operating cost estimate (October 2026): crew, training, hangar, insurance, management and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at $7.66 a gallon (540 gallons an hour), maintenance, engine overhaul reserves and trip costs per flight hour, for an aircraft flying 200 hours a year. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
GIV-SP range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 4,220 nm of range, the GIV-SP crosses the US coast to coast and reaches Europe without a fuel stop. Popular US routes:
- Distance
- 3,150 nm
- Flight time
- 7h 10m
- Indicative one-way price
- $108k to $132k
- Distance
- 2,986 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 48m
- Indicative one-way price
- $103k to $126k
- Distance
- 2,217 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 08m
- Indicative one-way price
- $77k to $95k
- Distance
- 2,129 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 56m
- Indicative one-way price
- $74k to $91k
- Distance
- 2,129 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 56m
- Indicative one-way price
- $74k to $91k
- Distance
- 1,936 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 31m
- Indicative one-way price
- $68k to $84k
- Distance
- 1,502 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 34m
- Indicative one-way price
- $54k to $66k
- Distance
- 1,316 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 10m
- Indicative one-way price
- $48k to $59k
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 GIV-SP can land
A 4,220 nm jet that needs about 5,450 ft of runway at full weight, and less on shorter trips.
Runway needed
About 5,450 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level and about 2,650 ft to land at maximum landing weight. Hot or high airports need more.
Tell us the route and dates. We check every GIV-SP available in the US and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the GIV-SP in the US?
GIV-SP 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 GIV-SP on charter in the US
130 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
- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
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- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
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- Not listed
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- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
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- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Operator
- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
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- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
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- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Prime Jet
- Base
- Englewood, Colorado
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
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- Operator
- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
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- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
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- Not listed
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- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
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- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
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- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
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- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
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- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
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- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
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- Not listed
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- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Not listed
- Operator
- Fly Alliance
- Base
- Stuart, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Operator
- Fly Alliance
- Base
- Stuart, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Fly Alliance
- Base
- Stuart, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Fly Alliance
- Base
- Stuart, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Fly Alliance
- Base
- Stuart, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Fly Alliance
- Base
- Stuart, Florida
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- Not listed
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- Fly Alliance
- Base
- Stuart, Florida
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- Not listed
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- Fly Alliance
- Base
- Stuart, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Operator
- Hera Flight
- Base
- Clearwater, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Hera Flight
- Base
- Clearwater, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Hera Flight
- Base
- Clearwater, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Hera Flight
- Base
- Clearwater, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Hera Flight
- Base
- Clearwater, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Worldwide Jet
- Base
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
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- Operator
- Worldwide Jet
- Base
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Year built
- Not listed
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- Worldwide Jet
- Base
- Phoenix, Arizona
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- Worldwide Jet
- Base
- Phoenix, Arizona
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- Worldwide Jet
- Base
- Phoenix, Arizona
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- Not listed
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- Operator
- Tru Aviation
- Base
- Cypress, Texas
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- Not listed
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- Tru Aviation
- Base
- Cypress, Texas
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- Not listed
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- Base
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Gulfstream IV family versions
Gulfstream IV
The original GIV, FAA approved on 22 April 1987, with Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engines and a maximum takeoff weight of 73,200 lb.
GIV-SP
The Special Performance version, standard from S/N 1214. It raised maximum takeoff weight to 74,600 lb and maximum landing weight from 58,500 lb to 66,000 lb. Earlier GIVs can be upgraded to the same weights.
G400 and G300
From S/N 1500 the GIV-SP was sold as the G400. The G300 is the same airframe with less fuel, 26,900 lb usable against 29,500 lb, and a 72,000 lb maximum takeoff weight.
C-20F, G, H and J
US military transports: the C-20F and C-20G are GIV models, the C-20H and C-20J are GIV-SP models.
G450 and G350
The GIV-X successor, with a 12 in longer nose, the PlaneView flight deck and Tay 611-8C engines with FADEC.
GIV-SP vs G450
- Range: about 4,220 nm for the GIV-SP against 4,350 nm for the G450, both at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. Aviation Week puts the G450's gain at about 200 nm.
- Flight deck: Honeywell SPZ-8000 on the GIV-SP, against PlaneView with a head-up display and enhanced vision as standard on the G450.
- Engines: Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 on the GIV-SP and Tay 611-8C with FADEC on the G450, both of 13,850 lb thrust.
- Fuselage: the same cabin cross section, but the G450 has the G550's forward fuselage and a nose 12 in longer.
- Weight and altitude: both have a 74,600 lb maximum takeoff weight and are certified to 45,000 ft.
- Runway: 5,450 ft to take off at maximum weight, against 5,600 ft for the G450.
- Running cost: CRAFT puts the GIV-SP at about $13,330 per flight hour and the G450 at about $13,218, both at 200 hours a year.
Sources:Wikipedia: Gulfstream IV
How the official lists write it: G-IV · GA-IV-IV · G-400.
GIV-SP vs G450, GV, G550 and other heavy jets
The jets people weigh against the GIV-SP, side by side from the same verified data.
| Specification | GIV-SP Gulfstream | G450 Gulfstream | GV Gulfstream | G550 Gulfstream | Falcon 900 Dassault | Challenger 650 Bombardier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||||||
| Range | 4,220 nm (7,815 km) | 4,350 nm (8,056 km) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) (best) | 4,750 nm (8,797 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 476 kts | 476 kts | 488 kts | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 482 kts | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts | 459 kts | 459 kts | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 431 kts | 424 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.88 | Mach 0.88 | Mach 0.885 | Mach 0.885 | Mach 0.87 | Mach 0.85 |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 41,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,450 ft | 5,600 ft | 6,100 ft | 5,910 ft | 5,360 ft (best) | 5,640 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,650 ft | 2,663 ft | 2,770 ft | 2,770 ft | 2,415 ft | 2,402 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 | 14 | 12 to 14 | 14 to 18 (best) | 12 to 14 | 10 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Cabin length | 45 ft 1 in (13.74 m) | 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best) | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 33 ft 2 in (10.11 m) | 25 ft 7 in (7.80 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,658 cu ft | 1,525 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft | 1,264 cu ft | 1,146 cu ft |
| Baggage | 169 cu ft, reachable in flight | 169 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight | 127 cu ft, reachable in flight | 115 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | Not published | Not published | 14 | 24 (best) | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | Not published | Not published | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | Not published | Not published |
| Price and ownership | ||||||
| First delivered | 1987 | 2004 | 1997 | 2003 | 2010 | 1996 |
| In production | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $33M (1992) | $43M (2004) | $43.2M (2002) | $62M | $44M (2025) | $32.4M (2024) |
| Pre-owned price | $2.3M to $6.5M | $8.5M to $19.5M | $7.3M to $13M | $15M to $35M | $8.9M to $40.0M | $19.0M to $25.0M |
| Operating cost per hour | $13,330 | $13,218 | $9,895 | $8,163 | $7,348 | $11,815 |
| Charter fleet | ||||||
| On the US charter list | 130 aircraft | 104 aircraft | 53 aircraft | 106 aircraft | 69 aircraft | 205 aircraft (best) |
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.
GIV-SP vs G450
The G450 has a smaller cabin (1,525 against 1,658 cu ft).
GIV-SP vs GV
The GV flies 2,280 nm further, has a bigger cabin (1,669 against 1,658 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
GIV-SP vs G550
The G550 flies 2,530 nm further, has a bigger cabin (1,669 against 1,658 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
GIV-SP vs Falcon 900
The Falcon 900 flies 530 nm further and has a smaller cabin (1,264 against 1,658 cu ft).
Compare any two jets
Smaller or bigger than the GIV-SP
Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX
Smaller: Dassault's three-engine large jet, with a shorter cabin and less range.
Gulfstream GV
Bigger: Gulfstream's ultra-long-range successor family, with a longer cabin and much more range.
GIV-SP safety record
Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.
N121JM, Bedford, 2014
A GIV-SP (S/N 1399) overran the runway at Hanscom Field after the crew tried to take off with the gust lock engaged, and all 7 on board were killed. The NTSB found the crew did not do the flight control check before takeoff and rejected the takeoff too late. It also faulted the gust lock and throttle interlock design and its certification.
N823GA, Le Castellet, 2012
A GIV veered off the runway on landing at Le Castellet in France, hit trees and burned, killing the 3 crew. The BEA found the nose wheel was turned to the left and the crew had not been trained to recover. Ground spoilers were not armed and checklists were not fully completed.
HI1050, Santo Domingo, 2021
A GIV-SP (S/N 1482) crashed while returning for an emergency landing at Las Americas after reporting flight control problems, and all 9 on board were killed. It had had right wing spoiler actuators replaced that day. The Dominican investigators' preliminary report points to the spoilers; no final report has been found.
Type record
The Aviation Safety Network keeps a list of occurrences for the Gulfstream IV family, and we check it for the exact aircraft before we book.
Sources:NTSB: Gulfstream G-IV N121JM, Bedford, Massachusetts, 31 May 2014, report AAR-15-03BEA: Accident on 13 July 2012 at Le Castellet aerodrome, Gulfstream G-IV N823GA, final report (Oct 2015)Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G-IVSP HI1050, S/N 1482, Santo Domingo, 15 December 2021 (CIAA preliminary report, Jan 2022)Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream GIV (GLF4) occurrences
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Ask a specialistWhat is the difference between the GIV and the GIV-SP?+
The GIV-SP has higher certified weights: 74,600 lb maximum takeoff against 73,200 lb, and 66,000 lb maximum landing against 58,500 lb. It was standard from S/N 1214, and earlier GIVs can be upgraded to the same weights.
How many passengers does a Gulfstream IV seat?+
Typically 13 to 14, in three zones. The type is certified for up to 19 passenger seats.
How far can a Gulfstream GIV-SP fly?+
About 4,220 nm at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 3 crew and NBAA IFR reserves.
How much does a Gulfstream GIV-SP cost to buy?+
A new GIV-SP listed at about $33 million. Used asking prices in late 2026 ran from about $2.3 million to about $6.5 million. CRAFT estimates about $1.06 million a year in fixed costs plus about $8,011 per flight hour to run one.
What is the difference between the GIV-SP and the G400?+
The G400 is the GIV-SP under a new name, from S/N 1500 in 2002, with the same weights and 29,500 lb of usable fuel. The G300 is the reduced-fuel version.
Is the Gulfstream IV still in production?+
No. GIV-SP deliveries ended in 2002, and the G450 replaced the G400 in production in 2004.
How much fuel does a GIV-SP burn per hour?+
CRAFT puts the average at 540 US gallons an hour.
Who operates the Gulfstream GIV / GIV-SP in the US?+
54 FAA Part 135 operators fly 130 of them. The largest fleets: Prime Jet (10), STA Jets (10), Fly Alliance (8), Hera Flight (5) and Worldwide Jet (5).
How much does it cost to charter a GIV-SP?+
About $15.1k to $18.5k 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 1 November 2026.
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream GIV (GLF4) occurrences
- Guardian Jet: 1998 Gulfstream GIV-SP N156WJ S/N 1347 specifications (Aug 2026): 14 passengers, three cabin areas, aft galley, aft lavatory
- Aviation Week: Gulfstream G450, good value in a large cabin (Oct 2020): 12 in longer nose from the G550, PlaneView with HUD and EVS standard, about 200 nm more range than the GIV and GIV-SP
- Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand: Gulfstream G-IV type acceptance report, Revision 1 (May 2010): FAA Type Certificate A12EA, TCDS Revision 35; G-IV aircraft with increased weights per ASC 190 (S/N 1214 and subsequent) are known as the GIV-SP
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GIV-SP ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $13,330 per flight hour at 200 hours a year, annual total $2,666,017
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream GIV-SP overview, 1992 to 2002 (Jan 2019): cabin volume 1,658 cu ft
- Solairus Aviation: AFW based Gulfstream GIV-SP charter sheet (Jul 2020): seats 14, sleeps 6, forward galley, forward and aft lavatories, aft stateroom with hard door, baggage 169 cu ft
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 5 Gulfstream G-IV: FAA TCDS A12EA referenced; FAA certification 22 April 1987; EASA/JAA 20 October 2001; GIV-SP is S/N 1000 to 1213 with ASC 190 and S/N 1214 to 1499
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream IV: first flight 19 September 1985, FAA certification 22 April 1987, entered service with S/N 1000 in 1987, GIV-SP from S/N 1214 in 1993, G400 from S/N 1500
- Hagerty Jet Group via AircraftDealer: 2002 Gulfstream GIV-SP N119AF S/N 1489 specifications (Aug 2025): 13 passengers, aft galley, forward crew lavatory and aft lavatory, SwiftBroadband
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GIV-SP specifications (Oct 2026): cabin width 7 ft 4 in
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $13,218 per flight hour at 200 hours a year
- Jet Evolution via AviationTrader (Controller listing 257793937): 2002 Gulfstream GIV-SP N816SP S/N 1452 (2026): up to 12 passengers, aft galley, one aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L5, baggage accessible in flight
- Jetcraft: 2000 Gulfstream GIV-SP S/N 1398 specifications (Jun 2026): 13 passengers, two-place club opposite a three-place divan, aft galley, aft lavatory, jump seat
- Guardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GIV-SP N502PC S/N 1435 specifications (Aug 2023): large baggage compartment, accessible in flight from the aft lavatory
- Guardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GIV-SP N877A S/N 1461 specifications (Dec 2025): 13 passengers, aft galley with microwave, convection oven and ice drawer, ATG 4000
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G-IV N121JM, S/N 1399, built 2000, Bedford, 31 May 2014
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): range 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, 3 crew, NBAA IFR reserves
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream IV-SP specifications (Nov 2026): internal baggage 169 cu ft
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G450 overview, 2005 to present (Mar 2017): Tay Mk 611-8C with FADEC, 13,850 lb thrust, MTOW 74,600 lb, takeoff 5,600 ft, PlaneView avionics
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G-IVSP HI1050, S/N 1482, Santo Domingo, 15 December 2021 (CIAA preliminary report, Jan 2022)
- NTSB: Gulfstream G-IV N121JM, Bedford, Massachusetts, 31 May 2014, report AAR-15-03
- BEA: Accident on 13 July 2012 at Le Castellet aerodrome, Gulfstream G-IV N823GA, final report (Oct 2015)
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G IV SP (2026): 30 on the market, asking prices $2.3M to $6.5M, average ask $4.4M
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