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Learjet 55

The Learjet 55 brought stand-up cabin space and a wide fuselage to the Learjet line when it entered service in 1981, and for Dallas charter clients who want the Learjet name with more interior room than the narrow-body 30-series jets, it delivers up to 10 seats and 2,165 nautical miles from Addison Airport (KADS). It is the Learjet that trades some of the performance heritage for cabin livability.

Bombardier introduced the Learjet 55 as a clean-sheet wide-body midsize design, distinct from the earlier narrow Learjets. The wider fuselage cross-section allows a stand-up cabin and seating for 8 to 10 passengers. Two Garrett TFE731-3A-2B turbofan engines power the aircraft to a Mach 0.81 cruise speed. Range is 2,165 nautical miles.

Learjet 55 for Dallas, TX private jet charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Midsize Jet
  • Manufacturer: Learjet (Bombardier)
  • Year introduced: 1981
  • Seating: 8 to 10
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: 2,165 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 402 knots
  • Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
  • Length: 55.1 feet
  • Wingspan: 43.8 feet
  • Height: 14.7 feet
  • Baggage volume: 60 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Learjet 55 Fits Dallas

For Dallas group travel where passenger count matters more than range, the Learjet 55 is the midsize aircraft with the most seats at this price point. A team of nine or ten heading from Dallas to a corporate event in Chicago or a sporting weekend in Las Vegas fits on one aircraft rather than splitting across two smaller jets. Dallas to Chicago at 800 nautical miles and Dallas to Las Vegas at roughly 1,000 nautical miles are both inside the envelope.

The Learjet 55 is a mature airframe with a large charter fleet, which helps availability on high-demand dates around Cowboys or Rangers games when DFW corporate travel compresses into narrow windows. Its age means operator condition varies, so verifying the specific aircraft’s ARGUS or Wyvern status before booking is the standard step rather than the exception.

At 2,165 nautical miles, the Learjet 55 covers Dallas to Miami and Dallas to the Northeast with less margin than the Hawker 800XP on the same routes. For a group of eight to ten on a shorter Texas or Southwest corridor, the seat count is the reason to choose it; for a longer corridor, the Hawker line or the Legacy 450 offer more range confidence at a similar rate.

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Learjet 55 midsize jet view 1 for Dallas charter
Learjet 55 midsize jet view 2 for Dallas charter

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.
  • 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 55 run $4,000 to $5,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

At $4,000 to $5,200 per hour, the Learjet 55 is one of the most accessible midsize rates for large-group Dallas charter. On short Texas intrastate legs with a full cabin, the per-seat economics are competitive with light jets.

Other Midsize Jets Available

The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Dallas departures.

Contact

For a quote on a Learjet 55 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.