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Learjet 55

The Learjet 55 is the widest-cabin Learjet Bombardier built in the classic line, and in the Mexico midsize market it combines genuine stand-up height with Learjet speed. Eight to ten seats, 402 knots, and 2,165 nautical miles of range on a platform that still delivers reliable performance on the primary Mexico corridors.

Bombardier built the Learjet 55 with a wider, taller fuselage than previous Learjets, retaining two Garrett TFE731 engines. Eight to ten seats, a stand-up flat-floor cabin, 402 knots and 2,165 nautical miles of range. Produced through the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Learjet 55 midsize jet for charter in Mexico

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Midsize Jet
  • Manufacturer: Learjet (Bombardier)
  • Year introduced: 1981
  • Seating: 8 to 10
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: 2,165 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 402 knots
  • Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
  • Length: 55.1 feet
  • Wingspan: 43.8 feet
  • Height: 14.7 feet
  • Baggage volume: 60 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Learjet 55 Fits Mexico

Ten seats in a stand-up flat-floor midsize cabin is the Learjet 55’s defining feature in the Mexico market. Most midsize jets in this category seat seven to eight; the Learjet 55’s ten-seat configuration means corporate groups of nine or ten from the US South or Midwest flying into Monterrey, Guadalajara, or Mexico City via Toluca stay on one aircraft at midsize pricing.

At 2,165 nautical miles of range the Learjet 55 covers the Texas, Florida, and Midwest to Mexico corridors without a stop. New York to Cancun at roughly 1,600 nautical miles fits with a standard load. New York to Mexico City via Toluca at approximately 2,100 nautical miles is at the edge of the range and requires the operator’s performance calculation before confirmation.

At 402 knots the Learjet 55 is slower than most of the midsize jets in this category. On a short Texas-to-Monterrey run that difference is negligible. On a two-and-a-half-hour Mexico City run or a longer domestic sector, clients on a fixed schedule should know the block time will be longer than a Hawker 900XP or Citation VII on the same routing.

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Learjet 55 midsize jet interior

Vetting Behind Every Trip

Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:

  • FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
  • Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
  • Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
  • Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.

Charter Pricing Reference

Industry hourly rates for the Learjet 55 run $4,000 to $5,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

The Learjet 55 quotes at the lower end of the Mexico midsize band for its ten-seat capacity, which makes it the most cost-efficient option in the category when the group is large.

Other Midsize Jets Available

The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Mexico departures.

Contact

For a quote on a Learjet 55 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.

The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.