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Learjet 24D for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$2 800 – $4 100
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Learjet 24D
Family:
LearJet 2x / 3x
Manufacturer:
Bombardier Aerospace
Aircraft Class:
Light
ICAO/IATA Codes:
LJ24
Number Built:
259
Single Pilot Operations:
No
  • Popularity40
  • Reliability80
  • Comfort40

Performance

Service Ceiling:
45 000 ft 13 716 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
13 499 lbs 6 123 kg
Engine Type:
2× Turbojet
Typical Engine:
2 x GE CJ610
Typical Avionics:
Analogue flight deck; Collins/Sperry and GPS retrofits
Long Range Cruise Speed:
424 kts 785 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
481 kts 890 km/h

Range & Payload

Estimated Max Flight Time:
0.6 h
Max Range:
1 050 nmi 1 945 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
1 764 lb/h 800 kg/h
Max Payload:
1 874 lbs 850 kg

Learjet 24D Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
9
Sleeping Places:
0
  • 3 Divan seats
  • Lavatory
  • Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
12.24 ft 3.73 m
Aircraft Length:
43.24 ft 13.18 m
Wingspan:
35.56 ft 10.84 m
Cabin Zones:
1 passenger cabin with a compact club/forward-facing seating arrangement; refreshment and toilet provision depend on the selected floorplan
Doors:
1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:
Baggage compartment access and loading limits require the selected aircraft configuration
Airstairs:
y

Charter Costs for the Learjet 24D

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$2 800 – $4 100

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$150 000 – $650 000

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$7.75
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$1 200 – $1 880
Annual Cost of Ownership
$854 000 – $1.31M
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.61 – $0.89

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$308 000
At 350 hours
$539 000

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$543 000
At 350 hours
$543 000

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Learjet 24D Description

Imagine slicing through the stratosphere at nearly 825 km/h in a cockpit designed for pilots who live to fly. That's the Learjet 24D experience—a timeless icon that redefined business aviation when it first roared down runways, and still commands respect today. Forget modern pretenders; this aircraft delivers raw, unfiltered performance where it counts. You'll conquer transcontinental hops effortlessly with its 1,945 km maximum range, turning what should be grueling journeys into brisk afternoon affairs. Picture departing London as Big Ben chimes noon and touching down in Rome in time for espresso. While newer jets boast about altitude, the 24D genuinely lives up there—its service ceiling punches through 13,716 meters where the atmosphere thins to sapphire blue, letting you ride smooth air currents above commercial traffic and weather systems. Inside, the cabin cradles up to nine passengers in surprisingly thoughtful comfort. Leather-wrapped seats hug you through climbs while oversized windows frame cloudscapes like living art. Engineers squeezed every centimeter from the fuselage; galley provisions appear precisely where you reach, and baggage compartments swallow gear without fuss. It's a masterclass in purposeful design—no wasted space, no gimmicks. What truly sets this bird apart? Its responsiveness. Twin engines deliver instant thrust that pins you back on takeoff, while those distinctive wingtip tanks enhance stability when crosswinds buffet lesser aircraft. Maintenance crews adore its straightforward systems—no black-box mysteries, just rugged American engineering built for decades of service. And let's be honest: that knife-edged profile still turns heads on every tarmac from Geneva to Dubai. For pilots, it's pure joy—hydraulic controls communicate every airflow nuance directly to your fingertips. You don't just operate a 24D; you dance with it. That legendary Learjet handling transforms routine flights into exhilarating exploits, whether you're threading through Alpine passes or descending into coastal fog. Aviation historians might call it vintage, but connoisseurs know better. This isn't some museum piece—it's a living legend that outflies modern competitors where it matters: direct operating costs that won't hemorrhage your budget, runway performance that scoffs at short fields, and a safety record etched in aviation lore. When you want efficiency wrapped in adrenaline, nothing else comes close. The Learjet 24D remains the definitive choice for those who value legacy, performance, and soul in equal measure.

Strengths

  • Private executive cabin
  • Regional itinerary flexibility subject to aircraft availability

Weaknesses

  • Factory-new production has ended
  • Payload and range depend on aircraft upgrades and operating conditions
  • Cabin fittings and maintenance status vary by individual aircraft

Best use cases

  • Executive travel
  • Private leisure trips
  • Regional and multi-city itineraries

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