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Bombardier Learjet 45
The Bombardier Learjet 45 is a light jet with up to 8 seats and 3,700 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,700 km
- Cruise
- 839 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,800
About this aircraft
The Learjet 45 stretched the modern Lear light-jet cabin for more passengers and baggage while keeping the brand's high-speed reputation.
It became one of the most successful late-model Lears in charter service. The XR variant improved performance; baseline 45s remain widely recognized, supportable, and familiar to crews across many operating regions.
A light-jet alternative when Citation CJ cabin comfort is fine but crews or travelers specifically prefer Learjet characteristics.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Learjet 45 appeared in 1,207 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Midland (MDD) to Fort Worth (FTW), listed 11 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 822 routes and 11 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Learjet 45 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 7,155, with an observed range of USD 874–USD 37,703 (1,465 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 597 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 63 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 3,700 km
- Cruise speed
- 839 km/h
- Max speed
- 863 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,400 m
- Landing runway
- 820 m
- ICAO type
- LJ45
Cabin
- Seats
- 8
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Width
- 1.56 m
- Length
- 6.00 m
- Cabin area
- 12.4 m²
- Baggage
- 1.9 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,800
- Fuel burn
- 210 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,260
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- Stretched light Lear continental hops
- Eight-seat light-jet charter missions
- Learjet 45 empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Bombardier business aircraft heritageBombardier
- Learjet 45 specificationsGlobalAir
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Learjet 45 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 1,207 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Learjet 45 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Learjet 45?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Learjet 45 corridor was Midland (MDD) to Fort Worth (FTW), with 11 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Learjet 45?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Learjet 45 show a median ask of USD 7,155 across 1,465 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 45?
The Learjet 45 has a published maximum range of 3,700 km.
How many passengers does the Learjet 45 seat?
The Learjet 45 is configured for up to 8 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Learjet 45?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Learjet 45 operating cost near USD 2,800 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Learjet 45 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Learjet 45 is about 210 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Learjet 45 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Learjet 45 is about 1,400 m.
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