Fleet registry / Light Jet / N171AR
Bombardier Learjet 31.
1999 Bombardier Learjet 31 operated by Thunderun Aviation Corporation · Buffalo, . Configured for 8 passengers.
1,800 nm
Published range
447 kts cruise
8
Seats
1999
Model year
Registry record
- Year
- 1999
- Seats
- 8
- Class
- Light Jet
- Builder
- Bombardier
- Based at
- KVNY
- Serial
- 171
Operated by
Thunderun Aviation Corporation
Buffalo · KBUF
Performance vs class
The Bombardier Learjet 31 against the average of 76 light jet types in the US charter fleet.
Bombardier Learjet 31Class avg
Cruise speed
+12% vs class
Range
+17% vs class
Passenger seats
-27% vs class
Published type figures; this airframe's configuration may differ.
Nonstop reach from KBUF
With 1,800 nm of published range, N171AR flies nonstop well past the edges of this map from its home base at Buffalo Niagara International Airport , including Scottsdale (1,648 nm), Aspen (1,287 nm) and Palm Beach (978 nm).
- Bombardier Learjet 31 · 1,800 nm range ring
- Nonstop reach examples
What real trips cost
KBUFKSDL
Buffalo → Scottsdale
$28,500–$39,500
1,648 nm · ≈4 h · one way
KBUFKASE
Buffalo → Aspen
$22,500–$31,500
1,287 nm · ≈3 h 15 m · one way
KBUFKPBI
Buffalo → Palm Beach
$18,000–$25,000
978 nm · ≈2 h 30 m · one way
Estimated from the light jet rate card ($7,000–$9,800/hr) and great-circle distance , before positioning, fees, and catering. Run your own route.
ADS-B · OpenSky Network
Flight activity
Live position and the last 7 days of tracked flying for N171AR.
Bombardier Learjet 31 performance & cabin
Compact cabin, 4–7 passengers.
Range
1,800 nm
≈ 2,071 miles
Cruise speed
447 kt
≈ 514 mph
Max speed
464 kt
≈ 534 mph
Ceiling
51,000 ft
Passengers
7 typical
Baggage
40 cu ft
Cabin H · W · L
4 ft 5 in · 4 ft 11 in · 12 ft 11 in
Reference figures for the Bombardier Learjet 31, compiled from published sources; treat as indicative and confirm exact performance with the operator.
Charter the Bombardier Learjet 31
N171AR is a 1999 Bombardier Bombardier Learjet 31, light jet class, operated by Thunderun Aviation Corporation out of Buffalo, . With roughly 1,800 nm of range at 447 kts cruise, it excels on regional hops and short city pairs. The US charter fleet counts 8 Bombardier Learjet 31s across 6 operators.
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Bombardier Learjet 31 vs comparable aircraft
Other light jets with similar range, for cross-shopping the mission.
| Aircraft | Range | Cruise | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Learjet 31 | 1,800 nm | 447 kt | 7 |
| Dassault Falcon 10 | 1,800 nm | 430 kt | 6 |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1,875 nm | 416 kt | 6 |
| Cessna Citation Bravo | 1,900 nm | 380 kt | 7 |
| Bombardier Learjet 31ER | 1,911 nm | 447 kt | 6 |
