Citation Bravo
Light Jet
- Range
- 1,740nm
- Seats
- 7
Light JetICAO LJ35
Learjet 36A
Learjet 36A is a light jet designed around speed, climb performance, and a compact ramp footprint, with a typical 6-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 2,708 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 2,708nm
- Typical seats
- 6
- Ceiling
- 45,000ft
- Cabin height
- 52in
How far can the Learjet 36A fly?
The Learjet 36A's maximum range is 2,708 nautical miles — the longest in our Light Jet set, 419 nm farther than the Learjet 36.
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 36A2,708 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 2,708 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 359 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 3,075 ft |
| Typical passengers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 126 in |
| Cabin width | 59 in |
| Cabin height | 52 in |
| Cabin volume | 254 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 27 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 18,300 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 3,500 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Honeywell TFE731-2-2B |
| Exterior length | 48.7 ft |
| Wingspan | 39.5 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Learjet 36A fits
Model overview
About the Learjet 36A
Learjet 36A sits within the Learjet family as a Light Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 45,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to longer domestic and transcontinental missions.
The cabin is approximately 52 inches high and 59 inches wide, with 254 cubic feet of cabin volume and 27 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 3,075 feet. Actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Longer domestic and transcontinental missions
- Typical missions carrying up to 6 passengers
- Slim-profile, compact cabin requirements
- Operators matching airport requirements to the mission
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 2,708 nautical miles
- 52-inch cabin height and 59-inch cabin width
- 254 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 45,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Learjet 36A'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 36 and Learjet 25C. The Learjet 36A lists 2,708 nautical miles of maximum range and 254 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 2,289 nautical miles and 254 cubic feet for the Learjet 36, and 1,525 nautical miles and 259 cubic feet for the Learjet 25C. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Learjet 36A?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,708 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 2,708 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 36A carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 6 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 52 inches high and 59 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 6 passengers, with approximately 254 cubic feet of cabin volume and 27 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 52 inches high and 59 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Learjet 36A?
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 36A'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