Glasair III Aircraft under $300,000
The Glasair III is the high-performance flagship of the Glasair line — a sleek, composite, retractable-gear two-seater capable of genuinely fast cross-country cruise. A refined amateur-built design with strong performance and build quality, it appeals to owners who want speed and efficiency in a composite two-seater.
4 used Glasair III aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 2-seat · Reference price ~$180,000 ($110,000–$300,000) · updated 18 hours ago
Glasair III Specifications
Model specThe Glasair III is a 2-seat experimental with a cruise speed of 190 kt (352 km/h), a range of 1,100 nm (2,037 km), and a useful load of 700 lbs (318 kg).
Glasair III for Sale
Glasair III asking prices range from $69,129 to $205,000, with a median of $146,637 (market reference $180,000).
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Glasair III Price & Cost
How much does a Glasair III cost? Used III prices: $69K – $205K, average $140K (median $146K); market reference $180K, across 3 priced of 4 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Glasair III
Buying a Glasair III comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Glasair III
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Glasair III Inventory by Country
| Australia | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
Glasair III by Price
| Under $300k | 2 |
| Under $500k | 3 |
Glasair III Safety Record
Across all III variants, 2 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2020–2020. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
2
Total Events
0
Incidents
1
Serious
1
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2020 | Hayward, CA | Serious | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was t… |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Ford Heights, IL | Fatal (1) | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
NTSB records 2020–2020. Includes all Glasair III variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.