Aircraft
Learjet 55
The Learjet 55 is a midsize jet with up to 8 seats and 3,860 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,860 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,200
About this aircraft
The Learjet 55 introduced a stand-up cabin to the Learjet line—bridging earlier light Lears and true midsize comfort while keeping Learjet performance DNA.
Travelers gained more room to move than in 35-series cabins, opening continental corporate missions that felt less like a fast tube. Later 60-series jets continued the midsize Lear path built on this step-up cabin philosophy.
Classic stand-up Lear midsize for continental trips when you want Learjet character with more cabin height than light Lears.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Learjet 55 appeared in 42 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Pontiac (PTK) to Naples (APF), listed 5 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 32 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Learjet 55 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 13,630, with an observed range of USD 2,324–USD 29,815 (84 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 1,144 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 1 empty-leg offer for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Midsize Jet
- Range
- 3,860 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,700 m
- Landing runway
- 940 m
- ICAO type
- LJ55
Cabin
- Seats
- 8
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.56 m
- Length
- 5.09 m
- Cabin area
- 10.9 m²
- Baggage
- 1.5 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,200
- Fuel burn
- 260 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,560
- Manufacturer
- Gates Learjet
Best missions
- Learjet 55 stand-up midsize trips
- Classic midsize Lear corporate missions
- 55-family niche charter
Sources
- Learjet 55 overviewWikipedia
- Learjet 55 specificationsGlobalAir
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Learjet 55 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 42 empty-leg offers for the Learjet 55 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Learjet 55?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Learjet 55 corridor was Pontiac (PTK) to Naples (APF), with 5 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Learjet 55?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Learjet 55 show a median ask of USD 13,630 across 84 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 55?
The Learjet 55 has a published maximum range of 3,860 km.
How many passengers does the Learjet 55 seat?
The Learjet 55 is configured for up to 8 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Learjet 55?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Learjet 55 operating cost near USD 3,200 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Learjet 55 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Learjet 55 is about 260 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Learjet 55 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Learjet 55 is about 1,700 m.
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