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Nantucket Learjet 55 Charter

Travelers move up to a midsize jet once the trip from Nantucket runs several hours rather than one.

Learjet (Bombardier) introduced the Learjet 55 in 1981. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 8 to 10 passengers, cruises at 402 knots, tops out at 51,000 feet, covers 2,165 nautical miles and holds 60 cubic feet of baggage.

Learjet 55 midsize jet for Nantucket 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 Nantucket

Midsize departures from the island are out of Nantucket Memorial (KACK).

A published range of 2,165 nautical miles brings Dallas, Houston, Denver and Aspen within reach of Nantucket, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.

Winds change the answer as well. A westbound leg into a headwind eats into range, so an aircraft that flies a route nonstop in one season may need a fuel stop in another.

Aircraft with more than nine passenger seats need two hours’ prior permission at Nantucket Memorial Airport, which covers most aircraft in this class. Your advisor makes that call, and it is one reason we ask for your timings early. Martha’s Vineyard requires prior permission twenty-four hours in advance.

The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.

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Learjet 55 view for Nantucket charter
Learjet 55 view for Nantucket 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; 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 55 run $4,000 to $5,200 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

As a rough guide, Nantucket to Aspen is about 1,679 nautical miles, which is roughly 4.0 to 5.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.

Other Midsize Jets Available

Contact

For a quote on a Learjet 55 charter to or from Nantucket, 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.