Learjet 45 Aircraft in Illinois
Learjet, produced under Bombardier Aviation.
Illinois has a strong GA market centred on Chicago (DuPage, Waukegan, Aurora) and downstate (Champaign, Bloomington). The Midwest aviation industry includes major MRO and refurbishment shops. Flat terrain makes Illinois ideal for training and cross-country flying.
2 used Learjet 45 aircraft for sale in Illinois · 9-seat · $2M – $2.5M · updated 6 hours ago
About the Learjet 45
The Learjet 45 is the most popular modern Learjet — a clean-sheet light jet introduced in 1998, with a stand-up cabin seating up to 9, twin Honeywell TFE731-20 engines and ~460 kt cruise. The shorter Learjet 40 (2003-2012) is the four/six-seat version of the same airframe. The 45XR (2003+) and 40XR added more thrust and range. With over 400 produced, the 40/45 is the volume modern Learjet on the used market and the practical entry into modern Learjet ownership.
Learjet 45 Specifications
Model specThe Learjet 45 is a 9-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 438 kt (811 km/h), a range of 2,120 nm (3,926 km), and a useful load of 5,200 lbs (2,359 kg).
2 Learjet 45 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Learjet 45 for sale, ranging from $1,995,000 to $2,495,000, with a median asking price of $2,245,000.
Compare Learjet 45
See how the Learjet 45 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Learjet 45 Price & Cost
How much does a Learjet 45 cost? Used 45 prices: $2M – $2.5M, average $2.2M (median $2.2M), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 10 priced 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.
Learjet 45 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $2,122,500 (2002 models) · highest around $6,747,500 (2005). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Learjet 45
Buying a Learjet 45 is about the engines, maintenance programs and avionics as much as the airframe. Engine and airframe hourly-maintenance programs transfer with the aircraft and materially change both price and risk.
What to check before buying
- Engine status & program — time to overhaul/MPI and whether the engines are enrolled on an hourly maintenance program (the biggest value driver on any jet).
- Airframe program & inspections — scheduled (Doc) inspections, airframe/parts programs and total cycles.
- Avionics & mandates — a modern glass flight deck plus required mandates (ADS-B, FANS) raise value and capability.
- Damage history & logbooks — complete, gap-free records and a clean accident history protect resale.
- Pre-buy inspection — a full pre-buy at a type-authorised service centre before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Learjet 45
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Learjet 45 Inventory by Country
| United States | 44 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| Brazil | 3 |
| MC | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| TX | 1 |
Learjet 45 by Decade
| 2000s | 2 |
Learjet 45 Safety Record
Across all 45 variants, 16 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1998–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Sawantwadi, OF | Fatal (5) | — |
| Jul 01, 2025 | Cairo, | Incident | — |
| Oct 04, 2023 | VERACRUZ, OF | Incident | — |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Mumbai, OF | Serious | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Estado La Guaira, OF | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1998–2026. Includes all Learjet 45 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.