Learjet 60 Acquisition, Maintenance, Operating Costs
✈️ Learjet 60 Acquisition Cost
New Price (early 2000s): ~$13 million USD
Pre-owned Market Price (2025): ~$1.5 to $3 million USD
🔧 Learjet 60 Operating Costs
Total Annual Budget (Based on 200 / 400 Flight Hours):
200 hrs: ~$925,898
400 hrs: ~$1,469,510 [1]
Fixed Annual Costs (200 hrs):
Crew: $244,870
Hangar: $36,000
Insurance: $21,456
Training: $40,000
Management: $48,000
Miscellaneous: ~$10,000
Total Fixed: ~$400,000 (rounded)
Variable Costs (200 hrs):
Fuel (@ ~270 gal/hr at $7.25/gal): ~$391,500
Maintenance & Parts: ~$105,000
Engine Overhaul Reserves: ~$110,000
Miscellaneous (landing, crew travel, etc.): ~$40,000
Total Variable: ~$550,000
🛠️ Learjet 60 Maintenance & Parts Costs
Engine TBO: ~5,000 hours
Engine overhaul reserve: ~$220 per engine per hour
Maintenance (unscheduled + scheduled): ~$500 per flight hour estimated
🛬 Airport & Handling Fees (Typical for Midsize Jets)
Landing: $150–$500
Parking: $75–$200/day
FBO/handling: $300–$800
Navigation: ~$200/flight (international)
📊 Annual Operating Cost Summary (200 hrs)
Fixed: ~$400,000
Variable: ~$525,000
Total: ~$925,000 → ~$4,625/hr