Gulfstream V Acquisition, Maintenance, Operating Costs
✈️ Gulfstream V Acquisition Cost
Original New Price (Late 1990s): Approximately $36 million
USD Pre-Owned Market Price (2024): Approximately $7.5 million to $9.995 million USD, depending on year, total hours, and maintenance status
🔧 Gulfstream V Operating Costs
Fixed Annual Costs (Based on 200–400 Flight Hours)
Crew Salaries: $343,667
Crew Training: $73,866
Hangar Fees: $102,217
Insurance: $26,434
Jet Management: $78,000
Miscellaneous Fixed Costs: $28,491
Total Fixed Costs: $652,675 annually
Variable Costs (Per Flight Hour)
Fuel Consumption: Approximately 500 gallons/hour
Fuel Cost (at $7.23 per gallon): $3,615/hour
Maintenance: $730/hour
Engine Overhaul: $1,006/hour
Miscellaneous Variable Costs: $150/hour
Total Variable Costs: Approximately $5,501/hour
🛠️ Gulfstream V Maintenance & Parts Costs
Engine Overhaul Interval: Approximately 8,000 hours or 10 years, whichever comes first
Engine Overhaul Cost: Approximately $1.25 million per engine
Annual Maintenance Costs: Approximately $500,000 to $1.5 million, depending on usage
🛬 Airport & Handling Fees (Typical Heavy Jet Rates)
Landing Fees: $100 to $600 per landing, depending on airport
Parking Fees: $100 to $300 per day at major airports
FBO Handling Fees: $200 to $1,000 per stop (can be waived with fuel purchase)
Navigation Fees (Europe/Canada): $100 to $500 per flight
📊 Annual Operating Cost Summary
Total Fixed Costs: $652,675
Total Variable Costs (200 hours/year): $1,100,200
Total Annual Operating Cost (200 hours/year): $1,752,875
Cost Per Flight Hour: Approximately $8,764/hour