Aircraft
Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER)
The Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) is a vip airliner with up to 25 seats and 9,600 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
- Seats
- 25
- Range
- 9,600 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $13,500
About this aircraft
The BBJ 3 is based on the 737-900ER—maximum Next Generation 737 VIP fuselage length in the classic BBJ line before MAX-family and widebody BBJs arrived.
It maximizes narrowbody cabin for the largest NG-era Boeing VIP completions, serving governments and corporates that need more rooms than BBJ 1 or BBJ 2 can comfortably hold. Systems remain familiar 737 NG territory for crews and maintainers.
The longest classic BBJ 737 variant when NG-era support and maximum narrowbody VIP volume are the priorities.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) appeared in 14 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Paris (Le Bourget, Seine-Saint-Denis) (LBG) to Rheinmunster (FKB), listed 2 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 13 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 15,900, with an observed range of USD 10,374–USD 66,700 (15 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 256 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
Performance
- Category
- VIP Airliner
- Range
- 9,600 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 876 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 2,300 m
- Landing runway
- 1,850 m
- ICAO type
- B739
Cabin
- Seats
- 25
- Height
- 2.16 m
- Width
- 3.53 m
- Length
- 32.66 m
- Cabin area
- 272.2 m²
- Baggage
- 32.0 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 13,500
- Fuel burn
- 890 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 5,340
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
Best missions
- Longest NG BBJ3 VIP travel
- Large-delegation 737 corporate missions
- BBJ3 specialized charter
Sources
- Boeing Business JetsBoeing
- BBJ overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 14 empty-leg offers for the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER)?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) corridor was Paris (Le Bourget, Seine-Saint-Denis) (LBG) to Rheinmunster (FKB), with 2 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER)?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) show a median ask of USD 15,900 across 15 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER)?
The Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) has a published maximum range of 9,600 km.
How many passengers does the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) seat?
The Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) is configured for up to 25 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER)?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) operating cost near USD 13,500 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) is about 890 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER) is about 2,300 m.
Find empty legs
Search live empty-leg and charter inventory on EmptyJet for missions suited to the Boeing BBJ 3 (737-900ER).
Search flights