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Learjet 45

N979DR

Registry record

Year
2001
Seats
9
Class
Midsize Jet
Builder
Bombardier

Operated by

Paradigm Jet Management

Muskegon, MI · KMKG

Performance vs class

The Learjet 45 against the average of 33 midsize jet types in the US charter fleet.

Learjet 45Class avg

Cruise speed

+3% vs class

465 kts
453 kts

Range

-15% vs class

1,985 nm
2,336 nm

Passenger seats

on class average

9 pax
9 pax

Published type figures; this airframe's configuration may differ.

Nonstop reach from KMKG

With 1,985 nm of published range, N979DR flies nonstop well past the edges of this map from its home base at Muskegon County Airport — including San Francisco (1,672 nm), Scottsdale (1,330 nm) and Palm Beach (1,034 nm).

  • Learjet 45 · 1,985 nm range ring
  • Nonstop reach examples

What real trips cost

KMKGKSFO

MuskegonSan Francisco

$39,500$55,000

1,672 nm · ≈3 h 55 m · one way

KMKGKSDL

MuskegonScottsdale

$32,000$45,000

1,330 nm · ≈3 h 15 m · one way

KMKGKPBI

MuskegonPalm Beach

$25,500$36,000

1,034 nm · ≈2 h 35 m · one way

Estimated from the midsize jet rate card ($10,000–$14,000/hr) and great-circle distance — before positioning, fees, and catering. Run your own route.

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Flight activity

Live position and the last 7 days of tracked flying for N979DR.

Cabin & comfort

Stand-up cabin, lavatory, 7–9 passengers.

Height
~5'8"
Width
~5'10"
Length
~17 ft
Baggage
70–100 cu ft

Charter the Learjet 45

N979DR is a 2001 Bombardier Learjet 45, midsize jet class, operated by Paradigm Jet Management out of Muskegon, MI. With roughly 1,985 nm of range at 465 kts cruise, it is a workhorse for domestic business routes. The US charter fleet counts 69 Learjet 45s across 43 operators.

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