✈️ Learjet 45 Acquisition Cost

New Price (1998–2007): ~$13.2 million USD 
Pre-owned Market Price (2025): ~$1.9 million to $2.7 million USD


🔧 Learjet 45 Operating Costs

Total Annual Budget (Based on 200 / 400 Flight Hours):

200 hrs: ~$924,613
400 hrs: ~$1,454,759


Fixed Annual Costs (200 hrs):

Crew: $244,870
Training: $39,651
Hangar: $31,371
Insurance: $20,571
Management: $48,000
Misc fixed: $10,003
Total Fixed: $394,466


Variable Costs (200 hrs):

Fuel (@ 7.23 $/gal, 286 gal/hr): $286,308
Maintenance: $71,783
Engine Overhaul: $127,056
Misc (crew/landing/handling): $40,000
Other variable: $5,000
Total Variable: $530,147 


🛠️ Learjet 45 Maintenance & Parts Costs

Engine TBO: ~5,000 hrs
Engine Overhaul: ~$127,000 per engine over 5,000 hrs (reserves) evojets.com+9guardianjet.com+9aircraftcostcalculator.com+9en.wikipedia.org
Scheduled Inspections: included in annual maintenance


🛬 Airport & Handling Fees (Typical Light–Mid Jet Rates)

Landing: $100–$400 per stop
Parking: $50–$200/day
FBO/handling: $200–$800 per movement
Navigation (Intl): ~$100–$400 per flight


📊 Annual Operating Cost Summary (300 hrs)

Fixed: $500,688
Variable: $3,657 × 300 = $1,097,100
Total: ~$1,597,800/year → $5,326/hr