Aircraft
Learjet 23
The Learjet 23 is a light jet with up to 6 seats and 2,800 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 2,800 km
- Cruise
- 785 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,500
About this aircraft
The Learjet 23 launched the Learjet brand—the original small, fast business jet that made purpose-built corporate aviation a cultural icon in the 1960s.
Tiny by modern standards, it proved demand for dedicated business jets rather than converted airliners. Surviving examples are historic and collector aircraft more than charter staples, but the type's reputation still shapes how people say "Lear."
The airplane that made Lear synonymous with private jet—heritage flying for specialists, not empty-leg volume.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Learjet 23 appeared in 117 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Aalborg (AAL) to Bremen (BRE), listed 18 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 51 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Learjet 23 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 4,257, with an observed range of USD 1,884–USD 9,422 (145 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 282 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 22 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 2,800 km
- Cruise speed
- 785 km/h
- Max speed
- 872 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,600 m
- Landing runway
- 930 m
- ICAO type
- LJ23
Cabin
- Seats
- 6
- Height
- 1.32 m
- Width
- 1.50 m
- Length
- 2.74 m
- Cabin area
- 6.3 m²
- Baggage
- 1.0 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,500
- Fuel burn
- 190 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,140
- Manufacturer
- Gates Learjet
Best missions
- Historic Learjet 23 specialty flying
- Heritage light-jet demonstrations
- Collector operations more than empty legs
Sources
- Learjet historyWikipedia
- Learjet 23 overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Learjet 23 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 117 empty-leg offers for the Learjet 23 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Learjet 23?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Learjet 23 corridor was Aalborg (AAL) to Bremen (BRE), with 18 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Learjet 23?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Learjet 23 show a median ask of USD 4,257 across 145 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 Learjet 23?
The Learjet 23 has a published maximum range of 2,800 km.
How many passengers does the Learjet 23 seat?
The Learjet 23 is configured for up to 6 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Learjet 23?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Learjet 23 operating cost near USD 2,500 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Learjet 23 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Learjet 23 is about 190 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Learjet 23 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Learjet 23 is about 1,600 m.
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