The Learjet 40 and 40XR give Palm Beach clients a modern Learjet cabin in a six or seven seat package, with roughly 1,857 nautical miles of range from KDJT and 464 knots of cruise. It is the aircraft for a small group that wants Learjet speed in a cabin built this century.
Bombardier shortened the Learjet 45 fuselage to produce the Learjet 40, with Honeywell TFE731-20 engines; the 40XR added thrust and a higher takeoff weight. Six to seven seats, roughly 1,857 nautical miles of range and 464 knots of cruise. The cabin has a flat floor and better headroom than the older Learjets, with a usable baggage compartment for the class.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 2003-2012
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,857 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 464 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 55.6 feet
- Wingspan: 47.7 feet
- Height: 14.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 50 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Learjet 40 Fits Palm Beach
The summer shoulder. Palm Beach empties out in June, and many of the same families move north to Nantucket at roughly 1,005 nautical miles or Martha’s Vineyard at roughly 1,000. A 40XR flies either nonstop with six aboard and a full hold.
Speed on the New York corridor. Teterboro at roughly 900 nautical miles and Westchester at roughly 920 come in around two hours, and the extra range means a winter headwind does not turn the northbound leg into a fuel stop.
Midwest legs. Chicago Midway at roughly 980 nautical miles and Chicago Executive at roughly 1,000 are regular Palm Beach routes in both directions, and the 40XR flies them with fuel left for a hold or a diversion on a January day.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Learjet 40 run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Plan on $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 9/2026. The 40XR quotes above the older Learjets and usually below a midsize, and the newer avionics and cabin are what you are paying for.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 40 charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Bombardier, Inc. unless noted otherwise.