The Bombardier Learjet 31 is a light jet seating up to 8 passengers, with a 2,496 km (1,348 nm) range and a 991 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $3,500 per hour.
Bombardier Aerospace introduced the Learjet 31 in 1987. It belongs to the Light Jet class, powered by 2 Garrett TFE731-2 engines. With a 2,496 km range and seating for up to 8, it suits regional and medium-haul charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Learjet 31 with no membership fees.
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Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months (July 2025 – June 2026): we logged 847 movements by this type across 20 airports — about 71 a month, or 0.1% of all business aviation movements we observe.
Method: ADS-B position reports filtered to business jet and turboprop ICAO types, counted from aircraft on the ground at tracked airports. Figures reflect observed activity across our airport network, not the worldwide fleet total.
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We tracked 847 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 20 airports — roughly 71 a month, or 0.1% of all business aviation movements in our data.
The airports where this type turns up most are Buffalo, Monterrey, Oranjestad, Philadelphia. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Its busiest tracked sectors are Philadelphia–Buffalo, Teterboro–Buffalo, Buffalo–Teterboro. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
Charter rates for the Bombardier Learjet 31 typically run $3,500–$5,000 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
The Learjet 31 has a maximum range of approximately 2,496 km (1,348 nautical miles) with 6 passengers — enough for regional and medium-haul routes.
The Bombardier Learjet 31 typically seats 6 passengers and up to 8 in a high-density layout, with 2 crew.
The Learjet 31 cruises at up to 991 km/h (535 knots, Mach 0.81), with a service ceiling of 51,000 ft.
A pre-owned Bombardier Learjet 31 typically sells for $1,800,000–$3,500,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $2,800.
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