Light jet charter from Houston covers the Texas triangle, the Gulf Coast, and the energy fields west, comfortably inside a day. The Learjet 40 is a practical fit for a small Houston team traveling together.
Bombardier (Learjet) built the Learjet 40 from 2003 to 2012. Cabins are typically fitted with a fully enclosed lavatory, though this varies by airframe and we confirm the specifics before quoting.
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 Houston
It reaches the Texas triangle and the Louisiana coast comfortably, and Sugar Land, Hooks, and Conroe all take it without a runway conversation.
At 1,857 nautical miles published, and allowing for reserves, a Houston departure reaches Miami, Nassau, and Los Cabos without a stop. The operator’s own performance figures for the day are what actually govern this, not the brochure range.
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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.
- 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 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
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 Houston departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 40 charter from Houston, 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.