✈️ Gulfstream G300 Acquisition Cost

Original New Price (2002–2004): Approximately $26 million USD

Pre-Owned Market Price (2024): Approximately $3.5 million to $4.5 million USD, depending on year, total hours, and maintenance status  

🔧 Gulfstream G300 Operating Costs

Fixed Annual Costs (Based on 200–400 Flight Hours)

Crew Salaries: $305,938

Crew Training: $104,994

Hangar Fees: $78,130

Insurance: $16,024

Jet Management: $78,000

Miscellaneous Fixed Costs: $28,460

Total Fixed Costs: $611,546 annually

Variable Costs (Per Flight Hour)

Fuel Consumption: Approximately 540 gallons/hour

Fuel Cost (at $7.23 per gallon): $3,391/hour

Maintenance: $568/hour

Engine Overhaul: $692/hour

Miscellaneous Variable Costs: $528/hour

Total Variable Costs: Approximately $5,179/hour  

🛠️ Gulfstream G300 Maintenance & Parts Costs

Engine Overhaul Interval: Approximately 8,000 hours

Engine Overhaul Cost: Approximately $1.25 million per engine

Annual Maintenance Costs:

Approximately $500,000 to $1.5 million, depending on usage and condition  

🛬 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: $611,546

Total Variable Costs (200 hours/year): $1,039,809

Total Annual Operating Cost (200 hours/year): $1,651,355

Cost Per Flight Hour: Approximately $8,257/hour