The Gulfstream G-IV is a ultra long range jet seating up to 16 passengers, with a 7,815 km (4,220 nm) range and a 1,076 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $7,500 per hour.
Gulfstream Aerospace introduced the G-IV in 1987. It belongs to the Ultra Long Range Jet class, powered by 2 Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engines. With a 7,815 km range and seating for up to 16, it suits transcontinental and international charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the G-IV 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 46,285 movements by this type across 161 airports — about 3,857 a month, or 4.4% of all business aviation movements we observe. GLF4 also covers the G350 and G450.
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 46,285 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 161 airports — roughly 3,857 a month, or 4.4% of all business aviation movements in our data. GLF4 also covers the G350 and G450.
The airports where this type turns up most are Teterboro, Van Nuys, Las Vegas, West Palm Beach. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Its busiest tracked sectors are Teterboro–Van Nuys, Van Nuys–Teterboro, Las Vegas–Van Nuys. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
Charter rates for the Gulfstream G-IV typically run $7,500–$11,000 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
The G-IV has a maximum range of approximately 7,815 km (4,220 nautical miles) with 12 passengers — enough for transcontinental and many international routes.
The Gulfstream G-IV typically seats 12 passengers and up to 16 in a high-density layout, with 3 crew.
The G-IV cruises at up to 1,076 km/h (581 knots, Mach 0.88), with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft.
A pre-owned Gulfstream G-IV typically sells for $4,500,000–$9,500,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $5,800.
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