Learjet 60XR
Midsize Jet - 7 passengers, 2,405 nm published range
About the Learjet 60XR
The Learjet 60XR is the final and most refined variant of the long-running Learjet 60 midsize jet family, adding Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics and cabin upgrades to the proven 60 airframe. Known for exceptional time-to-climb performance and one of the highest dispatch reliability ratings in the midsize class, it remains a value-priced charter workhorse more than a decade after production ended.
Who charters it
One of the most affordable midsize-class charter jets still flying, prized by operators for low operating costs and strong reliability. A solid fit for 4-6 passenger trips in the 2-3 hour range where clients want more cabin and speed than a light jet without heavy-jet pricing; increasingly scarce as airframes age out.
Mission fit: the Learjet 60XR at a glance
Best for
- Denver to either coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Teams of up to 7 in typical seating
Think twice if
- A full cabin with skis or golf bags: baggage space is about 48 cu ft
Mountain airports
Limited. Eagle can work. For Aspen or Telluride we usually suggest a different aircraft.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 2,405 nm four-passenger figure, hold back a reserve and fly into a 50 kt headwind. Winds, weight and the operator's own performance numbers decide any given day. Check your route in the Range Explorer.
Specifications
- Class
- Midsize
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
- Published range
- 2,405 nm
- Range with four passengers
- 2,405 nm
- Planning range (85% reserve, 50 kt headwind)
- 1,822 nm
- Seats
- 7 typical, 8 max
- Service ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- Takeoff field
- 5,450 ft
- Cabin height
- 5'8"
- Cabin width
- 5'11"
- Cabin length
- 17'8"
- Indicative rate
- Est. $3,000 - $4,200/hr
- Production
- Out of production
Specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Published range assumes still air, an optimum profile, and a light payload. Rates are indicative and vary with routing, availability, and operator.
Worth knowing
- Fastest time-to-climb in its class (43,000 ft in under 19 minutes)
- 51,000 ft ceiling
- One of the highest dispatch reliability ratings among midsize jets
- Pro Line 21 avionics suite (XR upgrade over the original 60)
- Low acquisition and operating cost relative to current-production midsize jets
- Fully enclosed lavatory, uncommon in its era's midsize class
Colorado mountain airports: limited
One source lists the 60XR among aircraft actually chartered into Aspen, but pilot and operator discussion flags real approach-category and circling-minimums constraints on the LOC/DME-E that lead some operators to treat ASE as good-weather-only in this type; combined with the longest sea-level takeoff roll (5,450 ft) in the midsize group and a documented severe hot-and-high runway penalty, TEX is marginal and ASE requires favorable conditions. EGE's longer runway and easier approach make it the comfortable option of the three.
Planning guidance only. The operator, the AFM performance data, and conditions on the day are the final authority.
FAA Part 135 data
On US charter certificates
111
aircraft on FAA Part 135 charter certificates
41
certificate holders operate them
Counted: Learjet 60 and 60XR (FAA models 60 and 60XR)
Built 1993 to 2013
Being on a certificate means an aircraft may be flown for hire. It does not mean every one is offered to the public. For each trip we confirm the specific operator and aircraft, and review its safety audits, before you book.
- Citation Ascend (XLS Gen2)281
- Citation Latitude257
- Hawker 800XP / 850XP141
- Learjet 60XR111
- Embraer Praetor 500103
- Learjet 45XR93
Source: FAA Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list, as published September 10, 2026.
Is the Learjet 60XR right for your trip?
See how far it reaches from your departure airport, or send us the trip and we will price it against the alternatives.