Gulfstream G650 Acquisition, Maintenance, Operating Costs
🔧 Gulfstream G650 Operating Costs
Fixed Annual Costs (Based on 200–400 Flight Hours)
Crew Salaries: $343,964
Crew Training: $112,270
Hangar Fees: $106,236
Insurance: $56,987
Total Fixed Costs: $619,457 annually
Variable Costs (Per Flight Hour)
Fuel Consumption: Approximately 500 gallons/hour
Fuel Cost (at $7.23 per gallon): $3,615/hour
Maintenance: $529/hour
Engine Overhaul: $958/hour
Miscellaneous Variable Costs: $150/hour
Total Variable Costs: Approximately $5,252/hour
🛠️ Gulfstream G650 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: $619,457
Total Variable Costs (200 hours/year): $1,050,400
Total Annual Operating Cost (200 hours/year): $1,669,857
Cost Per Flight Hour: Approximately $8,349/hour