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The Learjet 45 (ICAO type LJ45) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 9,700 kg. It offers a maximum range of 3,700 nm, a cruise speed of 434 knots, a service ceiling of 51,000 ft and seating for up to 10 across its variants.

Learjet 45

Learjet 45
LJ45
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Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
9,700 kg
Range
3,700 nm
Seats
10
45
Learjet · 45
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
771
Active
770
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
45
45
9,100–9,700 kg2,040–3,700 nm432–434 kt9–10
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS T00008WI · Rev 11 · issued 2005-08-10

Category
Transport
MTOW
9,300 kg
MZFW
7,260 kg
OEW
2,750 kg
Seats
2 crew · 9 passengers
Fuel
3,427 L
Ceiling
51,000 ft
Approved fuelJET AJET A-1JP-8JP-5
Engine

Two Honeywell (AlliedSignal Engines) TFE731-20R or TFE731-20AR or TFE731-20BR-1B turbofan engines, TC E1NM.

Certification basis

Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by amendments 25-1 through 25-77. Part 34 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective September…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Learjet 45 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Learjet 45 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

19 yearsmedian age

Of the 463 registered Learjet 45 with a known build year (60% of the 771 we track), the median age is 19 years.

Registration activity

47changed registration in 12 months

47 of the 771 registered Learjet 45 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (6% of the fleet), across 47 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
324
Tracked flights
2,271
Tracked flight hours
7,068
Share of fleet flying
42%

324 Learjet 45 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (42% of the registered fleet), across 2,271 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

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45 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Learjet 45?

The Learjet 45 has a maximum range of 3,700 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Learjet 45 carry?

The Learjet 45 seats up to 10 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Learjet 45?

The Learjet 45's maximum take-off weight is 9,700 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Learjet 45?

The Learjet 45's ICAO type designator is LJ45.

How many Learjet 45 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 771 registered Learjet 45 airframes worldwide.