Gulfstream G600 Acquisition, Maintenance, Operating Costs
✈️ Gulfstream G600 Acquisition Cost
Original New Price (2019–Present): Approximately $54.5 million USD
Average Pre-Owned Market Price (2024): Approximately $47 million USD
🔧 Gulfstream G600 Operating Costs
Fixed Annual Costs (Based on 300 Flight Hours)
Crew Salaries: $818,740
Hangar Fees: $148,900
Hull Insurance: $72,746
Liability Insurance: $45,000
Miscellaneous Fixed Costs: $236,143
Total Fixed Costs: $1,321,529 annually
Variable Costs (Per Flight Hour)
Fuel Consumption: Approximately 500 gallons/hour
Fuel Cost (at $5.00 per gallon): $3,140/hour
Maintenance: $1,648/hour
Engine Reserves: $1,440/hour
Miscellaneous Variable Costs: $736/hour
Total Variable Costs: Approximately $6,964/hour
🛠️ Gulfstream G600 Maintenance & Parts Costs
Engine Overhaul Interval: Approximately 8,000 hours
Engine Overhaul Cost: Approximately $3.35 million per engine
Mid-Life Inspection Interval: Approximately 4,000 hours
Mid-Life Inspection Cost: Approximately $1.675 million per engine
🛬 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 (Based on 300 Flight Hours)
Total Fixed Costs: $1,321,529G
Total Variable Costs: $2,089,200
Total Annual Operating Cost: $3,410,729
Cost Per Flight Hour: Approximately $11,369/hour