Citation III
Mid-Size Jet
- Range
- 2,470nm
- Seats
- 8
Mid-Size JetICAO LJ55
Learjet 55
Learjet 55 is a mid-size jet designed around speed, climb performance, and a compact ramp footprint, with a typical 8-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 2,296 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 2,296nm
- Typical seats
- 8
- Ceiling
- 51,000ft
- Cabin height
- 67in
How far can the Learjet 55 fly?
The Learjet 55's maximum range is 2,296 nautical miles — 1,116 nm less than the Embraer Praetor 500, the longest-legged Mid-Size 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 552,296 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 2,296 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 350 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 3,300 ft |
| Typical passengers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 163 in |
| Cabin width | 69 in |
| Cabin height | 67 in |
| Cabin volume | 461 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 58 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 19,500 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 3,700 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Honeywell TFE731-3A-2B |
| Exterior length | 55.1 ft |
| Wingspan | 43.8 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Learjet 55 fits
Model overview
About the Learjet 55
Learjet 55 sits within the Learjet family as a Mid-Size Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 51,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to regional and domestic business travel.
The cabin is approximately 67 inches high and 69 inches wide, with 461 cubic feet of cabin volume and 58 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 3,300 feet. Actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Regional and domestic business travel
- Typical missions carrying up to 8 passengers
- Midsize, near-stand-up cabin requirements
- Operators matching airport requirements to the mission
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 2,296 nautical miles
- 67-inch cabin height and 69-inch cabin width
- 461 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 51,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Learjet 55'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 55B and Learjet 55C. The Learjet 55 lists 2,296 nautical miles of maximum range and 461 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 2,250 nautical miles and 473 cubic feet for the Learjet 55B, and 2,222 nautical miles and 473 cubic feet for the Learjet 55C. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Learjet 55?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,296 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 2,296 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 55 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 8 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 67 inches high and 69 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 8 passengers, with approximately 461 cubic feet of cabin volume and 58 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 67 inches high and 69 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Learjet 55?
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 55'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