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Learjet 60 / 60XR

The Learjet 60 is Bombardier’s flagship classic midsize jet, and in the Mexico market it is the Learjet that combines proper stand-up height with the speed the Learjet name is associated with. Seven to eight seats, 454 knots, and 2,405 nautical miles of range that covers the full range of US-to-Mexico routings without a stop.

Bombardier built the Learjet 60 with Pratt and Whitney PW305A engines on a longer-fuselage development of the Learjet 55. The 60XR variant added winglets and higher-thrust PW305B engines. Seven to eight seats, 454 knots and 2,405 nautical miles of range.

Learjet 60 midsize jet for charter in Mexico

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Midsize Jet
  • Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
  • Year introduced: 1993
  • Seating: 7 to 8
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: 2,405 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 454 knots
  • Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
  • Length: 58.7 feet
  • Wingspan: 43.8 feet
  • Height: 14.7 feet
  • Baggage volume: 55 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Learjet 60 Fits Mexico

Two thousand four hundred and five nautical miles is genuine Mexico coverage from any US departure city. Houston to Mexico City via Toluca at roughly 1,000 nautical miles, New York to Mexico City at approximately 2,100, New York to Los Cabos near 2,700, and Los Angeles to Mexico City at around 1,550 are all well-planned single-leg trips in a Learjet 60 at a realistic payload. The Learjet 60 is one of the few midsize jets that makes New York to Los Cabos a serious routing conversation.

The Learjet 60XR variant’s winglets and higher-thrust engines improve hot-and-high departure performance, which is specifically useful at Toluca. The specific variant on offer should be confirmed for any Mexico City booking, because the performance difference matters on a warm afternoon at 8,460 feet. The operator provides actual data regardless of which variant is on the quote.

At 454 knots the Learjet 60 is one of the faster midsize jets available in Mexico, and on a Dallas-to-Guadalajara or Houston-to-Mexico-City sector that speed is visible in the block time comparison against a Hawker 750 or Citation Excel doing the same routing. For corporate clients managing a full-day Mexico schedule, those minutes are a real variable.

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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 60 run $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

The Learjet 60 quotes mid-to-upper range for Mexico midsize jets, and the combination of speed and range it delivers on longer Mexico routings makes the premium over shorter-legged alternatives straightforward to justify.

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 60 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.