The Learjet 40 and its 40XR uprate are a 2000s follow-on to the Learjet 31, and a common Naples charter pick for clients who want Learjet ride quality on the mid-Continental snowbird routes without stepping up to a Learjet 60. From APF’s 6,600-foot main runway, the 40XR flies TEB and PWK nonstop with an enclosed lavatory and six or seven passengers.
Bombardier produced the Learjet 40 from 2003 through 2012, with the 40XR uprate arriving in 2004. Two Honeywell TFE731-20AR turbofans drive the type to 464 knots at up to 51,000 feet, six to seven passengers, 1,857 nautical miles of range, and 50 cubic feet of baggage. Enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 2003-2012
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,857 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 464 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 55.6 feet
- Wingspan: 47.7 feet
- Height: 14.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 50 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Learjet 40 Fits Naples
Range at 1,857 nautical miles covers TEB, HPN, MMU, BED, and PWK to APF nonstop with a full cabin, and reaches Toronto (YYZ) with light payload. Aspen (ASE) is inside the type’s envelope with a light cabin.
The 51,000-foot ceiling gives the 40XR the same convective-topping advantage over Citation-fuselage light jets that the Learjet 31 has, without the older belted lavatory. Useful on a Naples summer afternoon.
APF handles the 40 and 40XR comfortably on any typical day. Cabin height (56 inches to floor line, versus 57 on a CJ3) is worth flagging for tall passengers.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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 40 run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
For a TEB-to-APF winter leg the 40XR typically bills 2.75 to 3.25 flight hours nonstop.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 40 charter in or out of Naples, 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.