Midsize jet · Learjet · 2,292 nm

Learjet 60 / 60XR

Fast, high-climbing midsize Learjet with seats for 6 to 8 and about 2,292 nm of range.

Passengers: 7 (max 8)
Range: 2,292 nm
Cruise: 466 kts
On charter in the US: 114 aircraft

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Overview

What is the Learjet 60 / 60XR?

The Learjet 60 is a midsize twin-engine business jet built by Bombardier's Learjet unit in Wichita. It grew out of the Learjet 55, with a longer cabin and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines. The first was certified in 1993. The updated 60XR, with a Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck, followed in 2007 and was built until 2013. Most seat 6 to 8 and fly about 2,292 nm with 4 passengers. The figures on this page are for the 60XR.

About 2,292 nm with 4 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves.

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engines of 4,600 lb thrust each.

Certified to 51,000 ft, with a high-speed cruise of 466 knots.

Cabin 17 ft 8 in (5.38 m) long, 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) wide and 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall, the largest of any Learjet of its time.

114 fly with 41 operators on the FAA Part 135 list, the largest Learjet 60XR charter fleet anywhere. Altivo Jets books them through these certified operators.

Specifications

Learjet 60 / 60XR specifications

Manufacturer and regulator figures for the Learjet 60XR, checked October 2026. Range assumes Learjet 60XR range with 4 passengers, NBAA IFR reserves and available fuel (Jetcraft); GlobalAir gives 2,044 nm normal and 2,398 nm maximum; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.

Specification	Learjet 60XR Bombardier (Learjet)
Performance
Range	2,292 nm (4,245 km)
High-speed cruise	466 kts
Long-range cruise	426 kts
Maximum speed	Mach 0.81
Maximum altitude	51,000 ft
Take-off distance	5,450 ft
Landing distance	3,049 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats	7
Maximum seats	8
Cabin length	17 ft 8 in (5.38 m)
Cabin width	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Cabin height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Cabin volume	447 cu ft
Baggage	48 cu ft
Engines and weights
Engines	2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A
Thrust per engine	4,600 lbf
Maximum take-off weight	23,500 lb
Fuel capacity	7,910 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered	1993
In production	No
New price	$13.7M (2012)
Pre-owned price	$2.5M to $3.7M
Operating cost per hour	$7,211

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 Week: The Learjet 60, solid reliability but short cabin (Jun 2024): FAA certified January 1993; 60XR deliveries from late 2007 Aviation Safety Network: Learjet 60 (LJ60) occurrences: 47 listed, 7 written off, 3 fatal GlobalAir: Learjet 45XR specifications (Nov 2026): Honeywell TFE731-20BR, 3,500 lb thrust, MTOW 21,500 lb, range 1,685 nm normal and 2,301 nm maximum, cabin 19 ft 9 in long, 5 ft 1 in wide, 4 ft 11 in tall, balanced field 5,040 ft AFAC Mexico: validation IA-789/2022 of FAA Type Certificate A10CE, Learjet Inc. (Apr 2023): A10CE covers models 24 to 55 and the 60, with two PW305A engines CRAFT: Bombardier Learjet 60XR ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): list price $15 million when deliveries began GlobalAir: Learjet 60XR specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 17 ft 8 in, width 5 ft 11 in, height 5 ft 9 in Wikipedia: Learjet 60 Jetcraft: Learjet 60XR overview, 2005 to 2013 (Nov 2021): cabin volume 447 cu ft EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.212, Issue 04 (Nov 2024): FAA type certification 15 January 1993, EASA validation of the LJ60XR 7 April 2007, LJ60XR from S/N 60-319 Aviation Trader (Controller listing 254814337): 2007 Learjet 60XR N447LA S/N 60-329 (2026): seven passengers, forward three-place divan opposite a four-place club, forward galley, belted aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L3

Fuel burn and CO2

The Learjet 60XR burns about 222 US gallons (672 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 2.1 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.

Flight	Fuel	CO2
1 flight hour	670 kg	2.1 tonnes
3 flight hours	2,020 kg	6.4 tonnes
8 flight hours	5,380 kg	17.0 tonnes

Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.

Sources:CRAFT: Bombardier Learjet 60XR ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): fuel burn 222 US gal per hour

Interior

Learjet 60XR interior and cabin layout

Most Learjet 60s seat 6 to 8 in one cabin: a four-place club with a three-place divan or a second club forward, and a lavatory at the back. Every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm the exact seat map and Wi-Fi with each quote. The layouts below come from listings of aircraft offered for sale.

Cabin layouts

7 seats, divan and club (S/N 60-329, N447LA)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward cabin

Forward galley
Three-place divan

Club

Four-place club with swivel and reclining seats
15 in monitors forward and aft
Belted aft lavatory behind

8 seats with a belted lavatory (S/N 361, N61WG)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward cabin

Galley forward
Three-place divan

Club

Four-place club

Aft lavatory

Belted lavatory seat, counted as the eighth seat

6 seats, double club (S/N 60-349, N62VG)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward club

Two-place club on the right
Forward refreshment center with extended counter

Aft club

Four-place club
Aft lavatory with vanity sink behind

How big is the cabin?

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall and 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) wide: most adults stoop slightly in the aisle. The cabin runs 17 ft 8 in (5.38 m), 447 cu ft in all.

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

Cabin size

17 ft 8 in (5.38 m) long, 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) wide and 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall: 447 cu ft of cabin space.

Galley

Forward, by the door, on every aircraft we checked. The 60XR was updated with a full galley.

Lavatories

One, at the back of the cabin and full width. On many aircraft it has a belted seat that counts as a passenger seat, and some have a vanity sink.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Varies by aircraft. The listings we checked show Gogo Avance L3, L-3 Wi-Fi and Gogo ATG 2000, air-to-ground systems that work over the US and Canada, and on one aircraft Aircell Axxess. We confirm the system for your aircraft.

Baggage

About 48 cu ft in all: an external compartment of 24 cu ft at the back, plus 24 cu ft loaded through the lavatory area.

Cabin updates

Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck on the 60XR, with four 8 in by 10 in displays and dual FMS-5000. Five floor plans were offered on the 60XR. Climbs to 41,000 ft in about 18 minutes.

Sources:Aviation Trader (Controller listing 254814337): 2007 Learjet 60XR N447LA S/N 60-329 (2026): seven passengers, forward three-place divan opposite a four-place club, forward galley, belted aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L3 Aviation Trader (Controller listing 255759243): 2009 Learjet 60XR N61WG S/N 361 (2026): 8 passengers, four-place club, three-place divan, belted lavatory, L-3 Wi-Fi, galley forward Aircraft.com: 2008 Learjet 60XR N62VG S/N 60-349 (2026): six passengers, forward two-place club on the right, four-place club aft, forward refreshment center, aft lavatory with vanity sink, Gogo ATG 2000

On board: what to expect

✕Stand-up cabin5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall
~DivanThree-place divan on some aircraft, a second club on others
✕BedsNo listing we checked says the divan berths
✓Enclosed lavatoryAft, full width
~Belted lavatory seatCounts as an eighth seat on some aircraft
✓GalleyForward refreshment center
~Wi-FiAir-to-ground Gogo or L-3 systems, by aircraft

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

Sources:GlobalAir: Learjet 60XR specifications (Nov 2026): cabin height 5 ft 9 in Aviation Trader (Controller listing 254814337): 2007 Learjet 60XR N447LA S/N 60-329 (2026): seven passengers, forward three-place divan opposite a four-place club, forward galley, belted aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L3 Aviation Trader (Controller listing 255759243): 2009 Learjet 60XR N61WG S/N 361 (2026): 8 passengers, four-place club, three-place divan, belted lavatory, L-3 Wi-Fi, galley forward Aircraft.com: 2008 Learjet 60XR N62VG S/N 60-349 (2026): six passengers, forward two-place club on the right, four-place club aft, forward refreshment center, aft lavatory with vanity sink, Gogo ATG 2000

Price

How much does a Learjet 60XR cost?

A new Learjet 60XR listed at about $13.7 million in 2012. 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

Learjet 60XR

$13.7 million

Learjet 60XR price quoted by AIN in July 2012, when Bombardier announced the production pause. CRAFT and Business Jet Traveler give $15 million.

Buy pre-owned

Learjet 60XR

$2.5 million to $3.7 million

Asking prices, not valuations: Business Jet Traveler listed 13 Learjet 60XRs on the market, asking $2.5 million to $3.7 million. November 2026.

Cost to operate

Learjet 60XR

$7,211 per hour

Total cost per flight hour including fixed costs at 200 hours a year, CRAFT Learjet 60XR ownership and operating cost estimate (annual total $1,442,231, fuel at $7.66 a gallon, October 2026). Fuel burn about 222 US gallons an hour.

Sources:AIN: Bombardier to halt Learjet 60 production (Jul 2012): Learjet 60XR price $13.71 million Business Jet Traveler: Bombardier Learjet 60XR (2026): 13 on the market, asking $2.5 million to $3.7 million

Charter cost

Learjet 60XR charter cost per hour in the US (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Midsize jets like the Learjet 60XR charter at about $9.8k to $10.8k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

Midsize jets, per flight hour

$9.8k to $10.8k

Before 7.5% federal excise tax, segment fees and positioning

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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 Learjet 60XR costs about $617,000 a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about $4,100 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	$16,500 per hour	$9.8k to $10.8k per hour
100 hours a year	$10,300 per hour	$9.8k to $10.8k per hour
200 hours a year	$7,200 per hour	$9.8k to $10.8k per hour
300 hours a year	$6,200 per hour	$9.8k to $10.8k per hour

CRAFT Learjet 60XR 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 (222 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.

Sources:CRAFT: Bombardier Learjet 60XR ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): fixed $617,031 a year, variable $4,126 per flight hour, 200 hours a year, fuel at $7.66 a gallon

Range in practice

Learjet 60XR range: routes it flies non-stop

With about 2,292 nm of range, the Learjet 60XR crosses the US coast to coast and reaches Europe without a fuel stop. Popular US routes:

New York to Las Vegas

Distance: 1,936 nm
Flight time: 4h 51m
Indicative one-way price: $47k to $53k

New York to Aspen

Distance: 1,502 nm
Flight time: 3h 50m
Indicative one-way price: $37k to $41k

Chicago to Las Vegas

Distance: 1,316 nm
Flight time: 3h 23m
Indicative one-way price: $33k to $37k

New York to Miami

Distance: 949 nm
Flight time: 2h 32m
Indicative one-way price: $25k to $27k

Miami to New York

Distance: 949 nm
Flight time: 2h 32m
Indicative one-way price: $25k to $27k

New York to Palm Beach

Distance: 902 nm
Flight time: 2h 25m
Indicative one-way price: $24k to $26k

New York to Orlando

Distance: 821 nm
Flight time: 2h 14m
Indicative one-way price: $22k to $24k

Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas

Distance: 812 nm
Flight time: 2h 12m
Indicative one-way price: $22k to $24k

Route	Distance	Flight time	Indicative one-way price
New York to Las Vegas	1,936 nm	4h 51m	$47k to $53k
New York to Aspen	1,502 nm	3h 50m	$37k to $41k
Chicago to Las Vegas	1,316 nm	3h 23m	$33k to $37k
New York to Miami	949 nm	2h 32m	$25k to $27k
Miami to New York	949 nm	2h 32m	$25k to $27k
New York to Palm Beach	902 nm	2h 25m	$24k to $26k
New York to Orlando	821 nm	2h 14m	$22k to $24k
Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas	812 nm	2h 12m	$22k to $24k

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 Learjet 60XR can land

A 2,292 nm jet that needs about 5,450 ft of runway at full weight at sea level, and much more at hot or high airports.

Runway needed

About 5,450 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level, ISA, and about 3,049 ft to land at maximum landing weight.

Hot and high

At 5,000 ft elevation and 20 C above standard, the takeoff run at maximum weight grows to about 8,520 ft. Pilots often plan on 5,000 ft of dry runway, 6,000 ft wet and 7,000 ft contaminated at low airports.

Sources:Jetcraft: Learjet 60XR overview, 2005 to 2013 (Nov 2021): takeoff distance 5,450 ft at sea level, ISA, MTOW Aviation Week: The Learjet 60, solid reliability but short cabin (Jun 2024): 5,450 ft at sea level, ISA, MTOW; 8,520 ft at 5,000 ft elevation, ISA+20 C

Price a Learjet 60XR for your trip

Tell us the route and dates. We check every Learjet 60XR available in the US and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.

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Operators

Who operates the Learjet 60XR in the US?

114

Aircraft in the US

US operators

Largest single fleet

Part 135

Every operator

Learjet 60XR operators in the United States

ATI JetEl Paso25 aircraft AB JetsMemphis8 aircraft Worldwide Aircraft ServicesTampa6 aircraft Hop-A-JetFort Lauderdale5 aircraft American Jet InternationalHouston5 aircraft RSB InvestmentsWashington4 aircraft SAI FlightGreer4 aircraft Altius AviationSyracuse3 aircraft Aurora AviationFort Lauderdale3 aircraft Cirrus Aviation ServicesLas Vegas3 aircraft Hera FlightClearwater3 aircraft International JetCentennial3 aircraft Northern Air TransportGrand Rapids3 aircraft Pak West AirlinesOakdale3 aircraft A-OK JetsFort Lauderdale2 aircraft Capital JetsCharleston2 aircraft MyJetJacksonville2 aircraft AirCARE1Phoenix2 aircraft Dreamline AviationVan Nuys2 aircraft Hutt AviationMinden2 aircraft NEAJETSFarmingdale2 aircraft Paradise JetsScottsdale2 aircraft Thrive AviationHenderson2 aircraft 3D JetsOrchard Park1 aircraft Air Associates of KansasKansas City1 aircraft Legacy Jet ServicesFort Lauderdale1 aircraft Cutter AviationPhoenix1 aircraft Diamond AviationCamarillo1 aircraft Fargo Jet CenterFargo1 aircraft FlightWorksKennesaw1 aircraft Jet Air1 aircraft Jet Linx AviationOmaha1 aircraft New World AviationAllentown1 aircraft Presidential AviationFort Lauderdale1 aircraft Priester AviationWheeling1 aircraft Royal Air FreightWaterford1 aircraft Million Air DallasAddison1 aircraft Skyway Aviation ServicesTampa1 aircraft Speed AviationBay Minette1 aircraft TavaeroHouston1 aircraft Venture JetsLititz1 aircraft

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 Learjet 60XR on charter in the US

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

N189SB

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N198HB

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N208BH

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N220MD

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N276BG

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N317MP

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N372SC

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N375BW

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N404CD

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N415SG

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N420KV

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N440MQ

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N448GL

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N461MC

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N491CP

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N600AJ

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N600SJ

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N601CN

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N60RL

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N662AR

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N696RB

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N711SE

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N812RP

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N924PS

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N975LV

Operator: ATI Jet
Base: El Paso, Texas
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N502AB

Operator: AB Jets
Base: Memphis, Tennessee
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N503AB

Operator: AB Jets
Base: Memphis, Tennessee
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N506AB

Operator: AB Jets
Base: Memphis, Tennessee
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N508AB

Operator: AB Jets
Base: Memphis, Tennessee
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N509AB

Operator: AB Jets
Base: Memphis, Tennessee
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N510AB

Operator: AB Jets
Base: Memphis, Tennessee
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N557AB

Operator: AB Jets
Base: Memphis, Tennessee
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N561AB

Operator: AB Jets
Base: Memphis, Tennessee
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N60LJ

Operator: Worldwide Aircraft Services
Base: Tampa, Florida
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N65LJ

Operator: Worldwide Aircraft Services
Base: Tampa, Florida
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N70LJ

Operator: Worldwide Aircraft Services
Base: Tampa, Florida
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N80LJ

Operator: Worldwide Aircraft Services
Base: Tampa, Florida
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N85LJ

Operator: Worldwide Aircraft Services
Base: Tampa, Florida
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N90LJ

Operator: Worldwide Aircraft Services
Base: Tampa, Florida
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

N178MM

Operator: Hop-A-Jet
Base: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Year built: Not listed
Seats: Not listed

74 more

Operator
Base
Year built
Seats

Registration	Operator	Base	Year built	Seats
N189SB	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N198HB	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N208BH	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N220MD	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N276BG	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N317MP	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N372SC	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N375BW	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N404CD	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N415SG	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N420KV	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N440MQ	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N448GL	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N461MC	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N491CP	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N600AJ	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N600SJ	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N601CN	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N60RL	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N662AR	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N696RB	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N711SE	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N812RP	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N924PS	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N975LV	ATI Jet	El Paso, Texas	Not listed	Not listed
N502AB	AB Jets	Memphis, Tennessee	Not listed	Not listed
N503AB	AB Jets	Memphis, Tennessee	Not listed	Not listed
N506AB	AB Jets	Memphis, Tennessee	Not listed	Not listed
N508AB	AB Jets	Memphis, Tennessee	Not listed	Not listed
N509AB	AB Jets	Memphis, Tennessee	Not listed	Not listed
N510AB	AB Jets	Memphis, Tennessee	Not listed	Not listed
N557AB	AB Jets	Memphis, Tennessee	Not listed	Not listed
N561AB	AB Jets	Memphis, Tennessee	Not listed	Not listed
N60LJ	Worldwide Aircraft Services	Tampa, Florida	Not listed	Not listed
N65LJ	Worldwide Aircraft Services	Tampa, Florida	Not listed	Not listed
N70LJ	Worldwide Aircraft Services	Tampa, Florida	Not listed	Not listed
N80LJ	Worldwide Aircraft Services	Tampa, Florida	Not listed	Not listed
N85LJ	Worldwide Aircraft Services	Tampa, Florida	Not listed	Not listed
N90LJ	Worldwide Aircraft Services	Tampa, Florida	Not listed	Not listed
N178MM	Hop-A-Jet	Fort Lauderdale, Florida	Not listed	Not listed
74 more

Versions

Learjet 55 and 60 versions

Learjet 55

1981 onward

The predecessor, with TFE731-3 engines and a shorter cabin. The Learjet 60 flies about 350 nm further.

Learjet 60

1993 to 2007

FAA certified in January 1993. The fuselage was stretched 43 in, with PW305A engines and Collins Pro Line 4 avionics. 316 were built.

Learjet 60SE

2004 to 2007

A special edition with a higher maximum takeoff weight, a standard APU, TCAS, EGPWS, an upgraded interior and three-disc brakes.

Learjet 60XR

2007 to 2013

From S/N 60-319, with Collins Pro Line 21, FMS-5000, crew alerting, five floor plans and a larger galley. 114 were built.

Learjet 60XR vs Learjet 45XR

Range: GlobalAir lists 2,044 nm normal and 2,398 nm maximum for the 60XR, against 1,685 nm and 2,301 nm for the 45XR.
Cabin: the 60XR is 5 ft 9 in tall and 5 ft 11 in wide, against 4 ft 11 in and 5 ft 1 in for the 45XR, whose cabin is longer at 19 ft 9 in.
Engines: two PW305A of 4,600 lb thrust on the 60XR, against two Honeywell TFE731-20BR of 3,500 lb on the 45XR.
Weight: 23,500 lb maximum takeoff weight for the 60XR, against 21,500 lb for the 45XR.
Runway: 5,450 ft to take off at maximum weight, against a 5,040 ft balanced field for the 45XR.

Sources:Wikipedia: Learjet 60

How the official lists write it: LR-60-60 · LR-60-60XR · Learjet 60XR.

Compare

Learjet 60XR vs Learjet 45XR, Hawker 800XP, Citation XLS and other midsize jets

The jets people weigh against the Learjet 60XR, side by side from the same verified data.

Specification	Learjet 60XR Bombardier (Learjet)	Learjet 45XR Bombardier (Learjet)	Hawker 800XP Raytheon Aircraft (Hawker Beechcraft; now supported by Textron Aviation)	Citation XLS Cessna (Textron Aviation)	Challenger 350 Bombardier
Performance
Range	2,292 nm (4,245 km)	1,830 nm (3,389 km)	2,470 nm (4,574 km)	1,750 nm (3,241 km)	3,200 nm (5,926 km) (best)
High-speed cruise	466 kts	448 kts	447 kts	441 kts	470 kts (Mach 0.82) (best)
Long-range cruise	426 kts	437 kts (best)	402 kts	Not published	Not published
Maximum speed	Mach 0.81	Mach 0.81	Not published	Mach 0.752	Mach 0.83 (best)
Maximum altitude	51,000 ft	51,000 ft	41,000 ft	45,000 ft	45,000 ft
Take-off distance	5,450 ft	5,040 ft	5,032 ft	3,600 ft (best)	4,835 ft
Landing distance	3,049 ft	2,371 ft	2,245 ft (best)	3,180 ft	2,364 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats	7	8 to 9	8	6 to 9	8
Maximum seats	8	9	8	12 (best)	10
Beds (typical layout)	Not published	Not published	Not published	Not published	3
Cabin zones	Not published	2	Not published	Not published	2
Cabin length	17 ft 8 in (5.38 m)	19 ft 9 in (6.02 m)	21 ft 4 in (6.50 m)	18 ft 6 in (5.64 m)	25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) (best)
Cabin width	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)	7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) (best)
Cabin height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	4 ft 11 in (1.50 m)	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) in the dropped centre aisle	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) (best)
Cabin volume	447 cu ft	410 cu ft	551 cu ft	Not published	860 cu ft (best)
Baggage	48 cu ft	65 cu ft	48 cu ft, reachable in flight	90 cu ft	106 cu ft, reachable in flight (best)
Cabin altitude	Not published	Not published	7,500 ft at 41,000 ft	Not published	Not published
Price and ownership
First delivered	1993	1998	1995	2022	2014
In production	No	No	No	No	No
New price	$13.7M (2012)	$13M (2003)	$12.9M (2005)	$15.5M (2022)	$26.7M (2020)
Pre-owned price	$2.5M to $3.7M	$3.6M to $4.0M	$2.1M to $2.5M	$6.5M to $8.4M	$13M to $18M
Operating cost per hour	$7,211	$6,091	$5,221	$4,305	$5,158
Charter fleet
On the US charter list	114 aircraft	94 aircraft	151 aircraft	283 aircraft	436 aircraft (best)

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Safety

Learjet 60XR safety record

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

N999LJ, Columbia, South Carolina, 2008

A Learjet 60 overran the runway after a rejected takeoff and was destroyed by fire. Four of the six on board were killed. The NTSB found that badly underinflated tires failed during the takeoff roll and that the captain rejected the takeoff after V1. It also found that the thrust reverser design let wheel well damage produce forward thrust, which made the accident worse.

Tire checks

After the NTSB report, tire pressure checks became a recurring requirement. A recurring airworthiness directive now calls for checks every 96 hours.

N119FD, Valencia, Venezuela, 2013

A Learjet 60 stalled during a tight turn onto a visual approach and struck houses about 1 nm from the runway. Both pilots were killed. Venezuela's investigators completed report 011/2013.

N5027Q, Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, 2002

A Learjet 60 landed fast and long on a wet runway and overran into a ravine. The copilot was killed. Brazil's CENIPA cited an unstabilized approach and poor planning.

Type record

The Aviation Safety Network lists 47 Learjet 60 occurrences, including 7 aircraft written off and 3 fatal accidents.

Sources:NTSB: Runway overrun during rejected takeoff, Global Exec Aviation, Bombardier Learjet 60, N999LJ, Columbia, South Carolina, 19 September 2008, report AAR-10/02 (adopted 6 April 2010)Aviation Week: The Learjet 60, solid reliability but short cabin (Jun 2024): main tires last 150 to 200 landings, recurring AD requires tire pressure checks every 96 hours Aviation Safety Network: Learjet 60 N119FD, S/N 60-029, Valencia, Venezuela, 5 May 2013, 2 of 2 killed (JIAAC report 011/2013)Aviation Safety Network: Learjet 60 N5027Q, S/N 60-242, Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, 7 October 2002, 1 of 5 killed (CENIPA report RF093/CENIPA/2005)Aviation Safety Network: Learjet 60 (LJ60) occurrences: 47 listed, 7 written off, 3 fatal

Photos

Learjet 60XR photos

Learjet 60 / 60XR photo 1 — Photo: DUNCAN KIRK from Coeur d'Alene, United States, CC BY 4.0

Learjet 60 / 60XR photo 2 — Photo: Piemags Aviation, CC BY-SA 4.0

Learjet 60 / 60XR photo 3 — Photo: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0

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How much does a Learjet 60XR cost?+

A new 60XR was priced at about $13.71 million in 2012. Used asking prices in late 2026 ran from about $2.5 million to about $3.7 million. CRAFT estimates about $617,000 a year in fixed costs plus about $4,126 per flight hour to run one.

How many passengers does a Learjet 60 seat?+

Typically 7, and up to 8. The type is certified for 8 passengers and 2 crew.

How far can a Learjet 60XR fly?+

About 2,292 nm with 4 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves. Published maximum figures run to about 2,398 nm.

What is the difference between the Learjet 60 and the 60XR?+

The 60XR, built from 2007, has a Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck instead of Pro Line 4, FMS-5000, crew alerting, a larger galley and five floor plans. Its higher empty weight cuts the payload with full tanks.

Is the Learjet 60 still in production?+

No. Bombardier paused production late in 2012 and delivered the last 60XRs in 2013.

How much fuel does a Learjet 60XR burn per hour?+

CRAFT puts the average at 222 US gallons an hour.

What runway does a Learjet 60 need?+

About 5,450 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level on a standard day. At a 5,000 ft airport on a hot day it needs about 8,520 ft.

Who operates the Learjet 60 / 60XR in the US?+

41 FAA Part 135 operators fly 114 of them. The largest fleets: ATI Jet (25), AB Jets (8), Worldwide Aircraft Services (6), Hop-A-Jet (5) and American Jet International (5).

How much does it cost to charter a Learjet 60XR?+

About $9.8k to $10.8k 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.

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 the FAA Part 135 operator list (9 November 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 1 November 2026.

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