Aircraft
Bombardier Learjet 40
The Bombardier Learjet 40 is a light jet with up to 6 seats and 2,963 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 2,963 km
- Cruise
- 839 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,700
About this aircraft
The Learjet 40 is the shorter-fuselage member of the 40/45 light-jet family—Learjet's early-2000s answer for efficient light-jet travel with a more modern cabin than 30-series types.
It offers classic Learjet handling in a compact footprint. XR variants later improved performance margins; baseline 40s remain in light charter and owner fleets for small executive groups.
Fit for travelers who want Learjet speed and feel on regional routes without stepping up to the stretched 45 cabin.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Learjet 40 appeared in 236 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Tallahassee (TLH) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), listed 8 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 167 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Learjet 40 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 6,507, with an observed range of USD 1,939–USD 27,536 (306 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 442 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 21 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 2,963 km
- Cruise speed
- 839 km/h
- Max speed
- 863 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,400 m
- Landing runway
- 820 m
- ICAO type
- LJ40
Cabin
- Seats
- 6
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Width
- 1.55 m
- Length
- 6.02 m
- Cabin area
- 11.4 m²
- Baggage
- 1.6 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,700
- Fuel burn
- 200 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,200
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- Light-jet Lear regional trips
- Small executive group hops
- Learjet 40 empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Bombardier business aircraft heritageBombardier
- Learjet 40 specificationsGlobalAir
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FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Learjet 40 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 236 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Learjet 40 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Learjet 40?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Learjet 40 corridor was Tallahassee (TLH) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with 8 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Learjet 40?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Learjet 40 show a median ask of USD 6,507 across 306 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 40?
The Learjet 40 has a published maximum range of 2,963 km.
How many passengers does the Learjet 40 seat?
The Learjet 40 is configured for up to 6 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Learjet 40?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Learjet 40 operating cost near USD 2,700 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Learjet 40 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Learjet 40 is about 200 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Learjet 40 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Learjet 40 is about 1,400 m.
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