Citation Bravo
Light Jet
- Range
- 1,740nm
- Seats
- 7
Light JetICAO LJ28
Learjet 28
Learjet 28 is a light jet designed around speed, climb performance, and a compact ramp footprint, with a typical 8-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 1,450 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 1,450nm
- Typical seats
- 8
- Ceiling
- 51,000ft
- Cabin height
- 52in
How far can the Learjet 28 fly?
The Learjet 28's maximum range is 1,450 nautical miles — 1,258 nm less than the Learjet 36A, the longest-legged Light Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Learjet 281,450 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 1,450 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 349 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,734 ft |
| Typical passengers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 195 in |
| Cabin width | 57 in |
| Cabin height | 52 in |
| Cabin volume | 205 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 30 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 15,000 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 2,950 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | General Electric CJ610-8A |
| Exterior length | 47.6 ft |
| Wingspan | 43.8 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Learjet 28 fits
Model overview
About the Learjet 28
Learjet 28 sits within the Learjet family as a Light Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 51,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to short regional and point-to-point missions.
The cabin is approximately 52 inches high and 57 inches wide, with 205 cubic feet of cabin volume and 30 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,734 feet. Actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Short regional and point-to-point missions
- Typical missions carrying up to 8 passengers
- Slim-profile, compact cabin requirements
- Operators who value shorter-field flexibility
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 1,450 nautical miles
- 52-inch cabin height and 57-inch cabin width
- 205 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 51,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Learjet 28's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.
For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
Category context
How it compares
Within the Learjet family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Learjet 25D and Learjet 25B. The Learjet 28 lists 1,450 nautical miles of maximum range and 205 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 1,431 nautical miles and 254 cubic feet for the Learjet 25D, and 1,385 nautical miles and 259 cubic feet for the Learjet 25B. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Learjet 28?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,450 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,450 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.
How many passengers can the Learjet 28 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 8 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 52 inches high and 57 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 8 passengers, with approximately 205 cubic feet of cabin volume and 30 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 52 inches high and 57 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Learjet 28?
Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Learjet 28's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026