The Learjet 35 is the light jet with a long-range anomaly: at 2,125 nautical miles, it reaches destinations from Dallas that most light jets cannot touch without a stop, including Chicago (ORD area, roughly 800 nautical miles), Washington DC (roughly 1,100 nautical miles), and Miami (roughly 1,100 nautical miles). For a Dallas client who occasionally needs a longer-range light jet on a tight budget, the Learjet 35 is the aircraft that makes those trips possible.
Gates Learjet developed the Learjet 35 as a re-engined, extended-range version of the Learjet 25, certified in 1974 with Garrett TFE731-2 turbofans. The long production run through 1994 and widespread military use as the C-21A created a large, well-supported fleet. The cabin seats six to eight in the characteristic narrow-body Learjet fuselage. Full specifications for the Learjet 35 are published by Bombardier.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 1974-1994
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,125 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 464 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.7 feet
- Wingspan: 39.5 feet
- Height: 12.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 40 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Learjet 35 Fits Dallas
The Learjet 35’s range opens destinations that other light jets in the Dallas market cannot reach without a fuel stop. Dallas to Chicago at roughly 800 nautical miles, Dallas to Miami at roughly 1,100 nautical miles, and Dallas to Washington DC at roughly 1,100 nautical miles are all inside 2,125 nautical miles. A Park Cities family that flies to Florida seasonally or a corporate team that covers the Chicago and DC corridors can do those trips on a Learjet 35 without stepping up to midsize jet pricing.
On the core intrastate Texas routes, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Midland, the Learjet 35 has more range than the trip requires, but it operates those routes comfortably out of Addison Airport (KADS) and Dallas Love Field (KDAL). The aircraft is a useful choice when a client’s itinerary mixes short Texas hops with an occasional longer leg, because the aircraft does not change between the two.
The Learjet 35 is one of the older production aircraft still operating in the charter market, which makes the operator vetting process particularly relevant. We confirm FAR Part 135 certification, reviews the safety and incident history, and checks pilot qualifications and recency on type before every booking.
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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 35 run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Learjet 35 charter rates in the Dallas market typically run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour, delivering mid-range light jet pricing at the upper end of the light jet range envelope. Contact us for a current quote.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 35 charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.