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Learjet 31 Light Jet Charter Guide

Learjet 31 at a glance

Charter a Learjet 31 light jet. Review its compact cabin, seating, baggage, swept-wing speed, regional range and tail-specific avionics.

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Learjet 31 charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Light Jet
Manufacturer
Learjet, later Bombardier
Category hourly planning range
$6,800–$9,900 per billable hour
Years manufactured
1988–2002 across Learjet 31 and 31A production

The Learjet 31 is a compact, speed-oriented light jet that combines the Learjet 35 fuselage with later wing and winglet development. It can be attractive for a small party prioritizing climb and cruise performance, but its narrow cabin, baggage limits and legacy-aircraft condition should be weighed against newer light-jet alternatives.

Why the Learjet 31 remains a charter consideration

Learjet flew the Model 31 in the late 1980s and later refined it as the 31A, extending the brand's original high-performance business-jet philosophy. Bombardier had acquired Learjet in 1990 and supported subsequent production and upgrades; current charter examples may therefore span original panels, later navigation retrofits and widely different refurbishment standards.

Variant note. Learjet 31 and 31A systems, baggage and performance differ; the published range and speed are explicitly the 31A reference, while family cabin data is identified separately.

Overview and production sources: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association — Quick Look — Learjet 31/31A; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.

Light Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Inside the Learjet 31

Duncan Aviation lists a cabin approximately 12 feet 11 inches long, 4 feet 11 inches wide and 4 feet 4 inches high, with 281 cubic feet of volume. A reviewed 31A listing reports nine seats, while its cabin description identifies a four-place club, an aft three-place divan and a forward belted lavatory; confirm the exact passenger-seat count with the direct carrier because listing totals can include positions outside the passenger cabin. Executive tables, a forward refreshment center and cabin windows support shorter missions, while the low ceiling and narrow aisle make seat fit more important than headline capacity. Duncan lists 30 cubic feet of baggage for the original 31 and 40 cubic feet for the 31A, so outlets, Wi-Fi, cabinetry, ergonomics and every bag must be checked against the offered variant and tail.

Seat configuration
Tail-specific; the reviewed Learjet 31A listing reports 9 seats and describes a four-place club, three-place divan and belted lavatory
Cabin volume
Approximately 281 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
Approximately 12 ft 11 in long × Approximately 4 ft 11 in wide × Approximately 4 ft 4 in high
Baggage capacity
30 cu ft on Learjet 31; 40 cu ft on Learjet 31A

Variant-specific Duncan Aviation references; disclose every standard and oversize item before sourcing.

Cabin sources: AirSpace Auctions — 1994 Learjet 31A serial 088 direct-tail specification; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.

Learjet 31 range, cruise speed and flight deck

AOPA's Learjet 31A specification publishes 1,290 nautical miles with IFR reserves and 458 KTAS cruise. Two Honeywell TFE731-2-3B turbofans, a swept Longhorn wing and prominent winglets support its high-altitude character; the original 31, extended-range modifications and installed avionics differ, so the direct carrier's aircraft documents and performance calculation control the trip.

Range reference
Up to approximately 1,290 nm for the Learjet 31A
AOPA Learjet 31A reference with IFR reserves; the offered tail's AFM and carrier calculation control.
Cruise speed reference
Approximately 458 KTAS for the Learjet 31A
AOPA Learjet 31A cruise reference; installed equipment, conditions and carrier documents control.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Honeywell TFE731-2-3B turbofans on the Learjet 31A reference
Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
Avionics
Honeywell five-tube EFIS on the 31A baseline, with extensive tail-specific retrofit possibilities
Aerodynamic design
Swept wing with winglets derived from later Learjet aerodynamic development

Performance, engine and avionics sources: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association — Quick Look — Learjet 31/31A; AirSpace Auctions — 1994 Learjet 31A serial 088 direct-tail specification; Transport Canada — Approved aircraft type maintenance training — aircraft and engine type list; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data; Bombardier — Learjet model-specific ADS-B support matrix.

Is the Learjet 31 right for your charter?

A Learjet 31 may suit a short, time-sensitive regional trip for a small group traveling light. Jet Partners can request a Lear 31 or comparable proposal, but the offered tail's seating, baggage, maintenance status, avionics, operator, firm price and terms require written confirmation before acceptance.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the Learjet 31

How many passengers can the Learjet 31 carry?
Tail-specific; the reviewed Learjet 31A listing reports 9 seats and describes a four-place club, three-place divan and belted lavatory. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Learjet 31?
Up to approximately 1,290 nm for the Learjet 31A is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. AOPA Learjet 31A reference with IFR reserves; the offered tail's AFM and carrier calculation control. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Learjet 31 variants?
Learjet 31 and 31A systems, baggage and performance differ; the published range and speed are explicitly the 31A reference, while family cabin data is identified separately. The written proposal should identify the exact variant, tail, seating, equipment and direct carrier rather than treating the directory name as proof of a particular configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Learjet 31?
The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Learjet 31-specific offer; positioning, billable time, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, crew requirements and the actual aircraft determine the written trip price.
What cabin amenities are available on the Learjet 31?
Duncan Aviation lists a cabin approximately 12 feet 11 inches long, 4 feet 11 inches wide and 4 feet 4 inches high, with 281 cubic feet of volume. A reviewed 31A listing reports nine seats, while its cabin description identifies a four-place club, an aft three-place divan and a forward belted lavatory; confirm the exact passenger-seat count with the direct carrier because listing totals can include positions outside the passenger cabin. Executive tables, a forward refreshment center and cabin windows support shorter missions, while the low ceiling and narrow aisle make seat fit more important than headline capacity. Duncan lists 30 cubic feet of baggage for the original 31 and 40 cubic feet for the 31A, so outlets, Wi-Fi, cabinetry, ergonomics and every bag must be checked against the offered variant and tail. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Learjet 31 arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

Learjet 31 technical sources

This editorial profile was reviewed September 4, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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