Learjet 60 Midsize Jet Charter Guide
Learjet 60 at a glance
Charter a Learjet 60 and review seating, cabin and baggage dimensions, 2,400-nm indicative range, 455-KTAS cruise and 60XR boundaries.
Jet Partners is a charter services arranger; the selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.
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Learjet 60 facts
Published model references; the proposed aircraft and trip determine final suitability.
- Range
- Approximately 2,400 nm indicative type-level range
- EUROCONTROL Learjet 60 screening value; payload, reserves, winds, runway and variant determine actual capability.
- Passengers / seating
- Typically 6–8 executive passengers; exact arrangement varies between Model 60 and 60XR interiors
- Cruise speed
- Approximately 524 mph (455 knots) indicative cruise
- Cabin dimensions
- Cabin lengthApproximately 17 ft 8 inCabin widthApproximately 5 ft 11 inCabin heightApproximately 5 ft 9 in
- Luggage / baggage
- Approximately 59 cu ft combined
Specifications
- Aircraft class
- Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer
- Learjet, a Bombardier company during Model 60 production
- Category hourly planning range
- $5,750–$8,000 per billable hour
- Years manufactured
- 1993–2007 for baseline Learjet 60; Learjet 60XR followed from 2007–2013
Model overview
The Learjet 60 is a midsize charter jet known for relatively high cruise speed, a six- to eight-passenger executive cabin and the performance-focused character of the Learjet line. It can be well suited to time-sensitive regional and transregional travel. However, a baseline Model 60 and later 60XR can differ in flight deck, cabin equipment and finish.
So the actual aircraft and operating limitations must anchor the comparison.
Production history
Learjet stretched and refined the Model 55 platform into the Learjet 60, which entered service in 1993 with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305-series engines and aerodynamic changes. Baseline Model 60 production transitioned to the 60XR in 2007.
The 60XR added a modernized cabin and Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck before that variant ended in 2013, making the suffix and model year essential in any charter listing.
Variant note. This page centers on the baseline Learjet 60. The later 60XR introduced a different standard flight deck and cabin updates. So XR features are identified only when the actual aircraft is an XR.
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Midsize 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.
Cabin and baggage
Cabin layout and baggage guidance
A typical Learjet 60 seats six to eight passengers in a forward club with aft individual seats or divan, providing swiveling executive chairs, foldout worktables, a refreshment cabinet and an aft lavatory.
The cabin is approximately 17 feet 8 inches long, 5 feet 11 inches wide and 5 feet 9 inches high, and the FAA lists a 453-cubic-foot cabin-volume reference for the Learjet 60/60XR. Approximately 59 cubic feet of combined luggage capacity is a planning reference.
Windows, LED lighting on later 60XR interiors, outlets, connectivity, entertainment and catering equipment must be confirmed on the actual aircraft.
- Seat configuration
- Typically 6–8 executive passengers; exact arrangement varies between Model 60 and 60XR interiors
- Cabin volume
- 453 cu ft FAA cabin-volume reference for Learjet 60/60XR
- Cabin dimensions
- Approximately 17 ft 8 in long × Approximately 5 ft 11 in wide × Approximately 5 ft 9 in high
- Baggage capacity
- Approximately 59 cu ft combined
External and cabin stowage, in-flight access and loading limits vary by tail; confirm every unusually large item before contracting.
Range and performance
Performance and flight deck guidance
EUROCONTROL lists indicative Learjet 60 performance of about 2,400 nautical miles and 455 KTAS, useful for early trip screening but not a guarantee of nonstop charter capability. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A turbofans, a swept low wing with winglets and a T-tail support the type's speed profile.
Baseline Model 60 aircraft commonly use Collins Pro Line 4 while the 60XR introduced Pro Line 21, with later avionics and connectivity upgrades varying by tail.
- Range reference
- Approximately 2,400 nm indicative type-level range
- EUROCONTROL Learjet 60 screening value; payload, reserves, winds, runway and variant determine actual capability.
- Cruise speed reference
- Approximately 455 KTAS indicative cruise
- EUROCONTROL type-level true-airspeed reference; not guaranteed trip-average or block speed.
- Engines and efficiency context
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A turbofans
- Fuel use depends on the installed engines, thrust, altitude, payload and cruise settings. An engine model alone does not predict trip fuel use.
- Avionics
- Collins Pro Line 4 is common on baseline Model 60 aircraft; Collins Pro Line 21 is associated with the 60XR
- Aerodynamic design
- Swept low-mounted wing with winglets and a T-tail
Performance, engine and avionics sources
- EUROCONTROL — LJ60 aircraft performance detail
- Duncan Aviation — Midsize Jet Model/Market Summary — Model Performance Data (July 2026)
- Bombardier — Bombardier Teams With Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency — Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness — aircraft and engine type-rating list
Mission fit
Mission planning guidance
The Learjet 60 can fit executive travel and weekend trips where cruise speed and a comfortable six-passenger core layout matter. Larger parties or heavy baggage may narrow practical range.
Jet Partners will distinguish the Model 60 from the 60XR, obtain the carrier-confirmed seating, bag limits, avionics, runway plan and amenities, and provide the selected aircraft, operating carrier, itinerary and written terms before commitment.
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.
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Technical sources
Reviewed August 28, 2026 against manufacturer, regulator and operator references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier confirm the flight plan.
External aircraft purchase values and operating-cost estimates are not Jet Partners charter quotes.
View reviewed references
EUROCONTROL
LJ60 aircraft performance detail
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, performance, engines.
Federal Aviation Administration
Advisory Circular 20-42D — Hand Fire Extinguishers for Use in Aircraft
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin.
Duncan Aviation
Midsize Jet Model/Market Summary — Model Performance Data (July 2026)
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, cabin, performance, avionics.
Bombardier
Bombardier Teams With Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, avionics.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness — aircraft and engine type-rating list
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, engines.
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