Bombardier Learjet 60: how 173 jets are really flown
The busiest 5% made more than 27 flights a month and the quietest 5% fewer than 4: over nine times as many, on the same type.
At the harder end, one Learjet 60 in twenty sees a freeze and a thaw on 22% or more of its nights. At the easier end, most see almost none.
The hardest-worked 5% log ≈508 h a year or more; the easiest-used, ≈49 h or less. The middle aircraft sits at ≈179 h.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 3,119 ft or more; the easier end at 776 ft or less.
Fatigue
What each landing and pressurization cycle costs the structure: landings per hour and short hops.
The middle Learjet 60 flies 1.4 hours for every landing. One in twenty lands every 1.0 hours or sooner, the most cycles for its time.
Middle half 1.2–1.6 : 1Harder end: 5% at 1.0 : 1 or lessEasier end: 5% at 2.0 : 1 or more
Middle half 29–47%Harder end: 5% at 64% or moreEasier end: 5% at 14% or less
Middle half 325–525 nmLowest 5%: 197 nm or lessHighest 5%: 862 nm or more
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Spread of trip lengths
All 173 Learjet 60sThe data behind it
Every measure for the 173 North American Learjet 60s, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Hours per landing Each aircraft’s average flight hours per landing | 1.4 : 1 | 1.2–1.6 : 1 |
| Short hops Share of legs under 300 nm | 36% | 29–47% |
| Leg length Median leg | 444 nm | 325–525 nm |
Corrosion
What the air around it does overnight: salt, damp and freeze–thaw.
The middle Learjet 60 spends 3% of its nights within 2 km of the coast. One in twenty spends 92% or more of them there.
Middle half 0–7%Harder end: 5% at 92% or moreEasier end: 5% at -0%
Middle half 6.2–9.4 hHarder end: 5% at 11.2 h or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.2 h or less
Middle half 2–12%Harder end: 5% at 22% or moreEasier end: 5% at -0%
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Salt air across the fleet
125 Learjet 60sThe data behind it
Every measure for the 125 of the 173 North American Learjet 60s with enough nights at known fields, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (3 on their record since 1 Jan 2025: too few in the 12 months).| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Salt air Nights within 2 km of the coast | 3% | 0–7% |
| Near the coast Nights within 10 km of the coast | 26% | 10–81% |
| Damp air Hours a day at 80% humidity or more, above freezing | 7.6 h | 6.2–9.4 h |
| Freeze–thaw Nights that froze and thawed within the day | 5% | 2–12% |
| Moisture in the air Average absolute humidity overnight | 11.0 g/m³ | 8.4–13.2 g/m³ |
Engines and brakes
What departures ask of engines, brakes and tires: heat and height, and runway length.
The middle Learjet 60 leaves from a short runway on 39% of its departures. One in twenty does on 72% or more.
Middle half 28–56%Harder end: 5% at 72% or moreEasier end: 5% at 16% or less
Middle half 1–12%Harder end: 5% at 24% or moreEasier end: 5% at -0%
Middle half 1,271–1,852 ftHarder end: 5% at 3,119 ft or moreEasier end: 5% at 776 ft or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Runway margin at departure
21,781 departuresThe data behind it
Every measure for the 173 North American Learjet 60s, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (1 on their record since 1 Jan 2025: too few departures in the 12 months).| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Short runways Departures where the longest runway was under 1.25× the takeoff distance | 39% | 28–56% |
| Hot, high takeoffs Departures at 5,000 ft density altitude or more | 5% | 1–12% |
| Density altitude Typical density altitude at takeoff | 1,552 ft | 1,271–1,852 ft |
Utilization
How steadily the fleet is used: flights, flying days and estimated hours.
The middle Learjet 60 made 10 flights a month. The busiest 5% made 27 or more, the quietest 4 or fewer.
Middle half 5.8–19.1Harder end: 5% at 27.8 or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.1 or less
Middle half 4.3–11.0Harder end: 5% at 14.1 or moreEasier end: 5% at 2.4 or less
Middle half 103–329 hHarder end: 5% at ≈508 h or moreEasier end: 5% at ≈49 h or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Month by month
12 monthsMedian flights per aircraft that flew that month · darker bar is the busiest month, October 2025
The data behind it
Every measure for the 173 North American Learjet 60s, every active aircraft (no 40% tracking floor here: on this type it would change which aircraft are compared, not just drop undercounted ones), 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Flights a month In the months it flew | 9.8 | 5.8–19.1 |
| Days flown a month Days with at least one flight | 6.6 | 4.3–11.0 |
| Estimated hours a year From time in the air | ≈179 h | 103–329 h |
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Where Learjet 60s are based and fly
Fort Lauderdale is home to more Learjet 60s than any other field, 8 of the 104 with a home base.
Syracuse Hancock–Teterboro is the busiest route: 158 flights by 6 different aircraft.
Where Learjet 60s are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 8 | |
| Tampa | 7 | |
| McCarran | 5 | |
| Greater Rochester | 5 | |
| Nashville | 4 | |
| Washington | 3 |
Busiest Learjet 60 routes
| Between | Flights |
|---|---|
| Syracuse Hancock ⇄ Teterboro | 158 flights |
| Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood ⇄ Tampa | 125 |
| McCarran ⇄ Scottsdale | 96 |
| McCarran ⇄ Van Nuys | 92 |
| Fort Lauderdale ⇄ Palm Beach | 67 |
| Washington Dulles ⇄ Teterboro | 65 |
Longest Learjet 60 flights
| Between | Distance · time |
|---|---|
| Portland → Boca Raton | 2,328 nm · 5 h 38 min |
| Oakland → Fort Lauderdale | 2,230 nm · 5 h 17 min |
| San Francisco → Teterboro | 2,227 nm · 5 h 21 min |
| San Francisco → Palm Beach | 2,227 nm · 5 h 03 min |
| Camarillo → Bradley | 2,214 nm · 4 h 47 min |
Busiest Learjet 60s this year
The busiest Learjet 60 made 40 flights a month, four times the middle aircraft.
Even the tenth on this list made 28.
Ranked by flights a month · updated monthly
| # | Tail | Flights a month | Estimated hours a year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N582MM | 40 | 925 h | Check this tail → |
| 2 | N543EZ | 39 | 534 h | Check this tail → |
| 3 | N220MD | 36 | 662 h | Check this tail → |
| 4 | N79SC | 33 | 726 h | Check this tail → |
| 5 | N60LV | 31 | 447 h | Check this tail → |
| 6 | N404CD | 31 | 559 h | Check this tail → |
| 7 | N719JB | 30 | 431 h | Check this tail → |
| 8 | N461MC | 28 | 523 h | Check this tail → |
| 9 | N618L | 28 | 315 h | Check this tail → |
| 10 | N420KV | 28 | 489 h | Check this tail → |
Learjet 60 vs other aircraft of its size
Medians for each North American fleet, same window and method.
| Type | Tracked | Flights a month | Hours a year | Median leg | Hours per landing | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Learjet 60 | 173 | 9.8 | 179 h | 444 nm | 1.4 : 1 | 36% |
| Cessna Citation XLS | 391 | 8.3 | 131 h | 348 nm | 1.3 : 1 | 44% |
| Hawker 800XP/850XP/900XP/750 | 396 | 9.8 | 157 h | 401 nm | 1.4 : 1 | 40% |
| Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore | 380 | 5.2 | 84 h | 315 nm | 1.3 : 1 | 49% |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 361 | 35.0 | 582 h | 363 nm | 1.4 : 1 | 43% |
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Do older Learjet 60s fly differently?
Age matters: by year built, the median Learjet 60 in each band flew between 117 and 218 estimated hours a year.
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| Serial block | Built | Tracked | Hours a year | Median leg | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011–148 | 1993–98 | 39 | 117 h | 427 nm | 34% |
| 149–428 | 1999–13 | 106 | 218 h | 447 nm | 38% |
US-registered aircraft only: the FAA registry gives serial number and year of manufacture for 148 of the 173 aircraft behind the hours figures. Built = year of manufacture. Avionics upgrades are fitted by modification and the registry doesn’t show them, so check an aircraft’s records.
Learjet 60 vs Learjet 60XR: on paper
One page covers both models: the tracking data doesn’t tell them apart.
Certified figures come from the type certificate data sheet. We don’t have a manufacturer source for the Bombardier Learjet 60 yet, so its manufacturer rows show a dash.
| Measure | Learjet 60 | Learjet 60XR | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight (certified) | 22,750–23,500 lb | 22,750–23,500 lb | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.212 Issue 04, p.13 — 22,750 lb (standard) · 23,100 lb (optional, per Learjet Drawing No. 6088001) · 23,500 lb (optional, with the Expanded C.G. Envelope (ECR 3845)) |
| Maximum ramp weight (certified) | 23,000 lb | 23,000 lb | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.212 Issue 04, p.13 |
| Passengers | Up to 8 certified | Up to 8 certified | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.212 Issue 04, p.13 |
| Range (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| Takeoff distance (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| High-speed cruise (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| Length (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| Wingspan (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
| Height (manufacturer) | — | — | No manufacturer source yet |
Chartering a Learjet 60
116 of the 173 North American Learjet 60s we track are on our charter list (67%).
Charter aircraft flew a median 284 estimated hours a year on 16 flights a month; the rest flew 95 hours on 6.
Where charter Learjet 60s are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 7 | |
| Tampa | 6 | |
| McCarran | 5 | |
| Washington | 3 | |
| Arapahoe | 3 | |
| Phoenix-Deer Valley | 3 |
Charter status is our own list, built from FAA records and public listings of charter aircraft; aircraft flown by a fractional program (NetJets, Flexjet and the like) are counted as fractional, not charter. No charter rates: prices depend on the operator and the trip. Check a specific aircraft’s record with its tail number before you book.
Learjet 60 questions
How many hours a year does a Learjet 60 fly?
The median North American Learjet 60 flies about 179 estimated hours a year; the middle half sits between 103 and 329. About 1 in 20 flies more than 508.
How often does a Learjet 60 fly?
10 flights a month on 7 flying days at the median. About 1 in 20 makes more than 27 flights a month.
How long is a typical Learjet 60 flight?
The median leg is 444 nm. About 1 in 20 aircraft average more than 862 nm a leg.
How often do Learjet 60 aircraft use short runways?
At the median, 39% of departures are from fields whose longest runway is under 1.25 times the type’s takeoff distance. About 1 in 20 keep it to 16% or less.
Is a high-hours Learjet 60 a bad buy?
Not by itself. High hours on long legs are gentler on the structure than the same hours on short hops. Look at hours per landing and short-hop share alongside hours.
Where are most Learjet 60 aircraft based?
In North America, Fort Lauderdale is home to the most, followed by Tampa and McCarran. A base is the field an aircraft touches on most of its flying days, month after month.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Bombardier Learjet 60 fleet statistics.” Data to 31 July 2026. theaircraftledger.com/aircraft/bombardier/learjet-60
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<iframe src="https://theaircraftledger.com/embed/fleet/bombardier-learjet-60/fatigue" title="Fatigue" width="100%" height="1180" style="border:0;max-width:960px" loading="lazy"></iframe>Method: Bombardier Learjet 60 aircraft with most departures in North America and at least 20 tracked flights in the latest twelve full months. Flight measures, bases, routes and rankings use ADS-B tracking 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026; corrosion and engines-and-brakes exposure use the same twelve months, or an aircraft’s record since 1 Jan 2025 when it had too few nights or departures in them. Estimated hours from time in the air. Tracking misses some flights, so counts and hours are minimums. ADS-B coverage grew over the window, so we don’t compare one year with the last. Tracking can’t tell one variant from another; the variant split, the busiest table’s variants and the age table use the FAA registry, so they cover US-registered aircraft only. We assume the longest runway at each field, so short-runway figures are conservative. Short-runway figures use the manufacturer’s published takeoff distance where our sources hold one for every variant (the longest, where tracking can’t tell variants apart), and a reference figure otherwise. Corrosion measures cover the aircraft we can place on enough nights, some over the longer window when the twelve months had too few. Charter status is our own list, built from FAA records and public listings of charter aircraft; aircraft flown by a fractional program (NetJets, Flexjet and the like) are counted as fractional, not charter. About our data