Light Jet8 seats2,000 nm
Learjet 45XR
A widely available charter airframe with strong climb performance and a stand up aisle only for the very short.
The aircraft
Where the 45XR fits
A widely available charter airframe with strong climb performance and a stand up aisle only for the very short.
Light jets cover the majority of domestic charter demand. Six to eight seats, two to three hours of comfortable range, and access to nearly every business airport in the country. Most have an enclosed lavatory, most do not have a flight attendant.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Learjet 45XR plans out near 2h 33m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 45m, which is beyond what it will do without a fuel stop.
The cabin measures about 4.9 ft high by 5.1 ft wide across 19.75 ft of length. It is a seated cabin. You move between seats, you do not walk around.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Light Jet |
| Typical seating | 8 passengers |
| Published range | 2,000 nm / 3,704 km |
| Typical cruise | 464 kt / 534 mph |
| Cabin height | 4.9 ft |
| Cabin width | 5.1 ft |
| Cabin length | 19.75 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 355 cu ft |
| Baggage | 65 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 4,700 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Learjet 45XR covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the 45XR
How many passengers does the Learjet 45XR carry?
Typical charter seating is 8. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 8. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Learjet 45XR?
Published maximum range is 2,000 nautical miles, about 3,704 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Learjet 45XR?
Typical cruise is 464 knots, which is about 534 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 33m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Learjet 45XR need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 4,700 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Learjet 45XR have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other light jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 8 | 2,010 nm | 464 kt | 4.9 ft |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 7 | 2,040 nm | 416 kt | 4.75 ft |
| Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 | 8 | 2,165 nm | 451 kt | 4.75 ft |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 6 | 2,080 nm | 464 kt | 4.9 ft |
| Nextant 400XTi | 7 | 2,003 nm | 447 kt | 4.75 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.