A light jet is often where a Turks and Caicos quote starts for a couple or a small family flying in from Florida or the Southeast.
Bombardier built the Learjet 31 from 1988 to 2003. It seats 6 to 8 with a published range of 1,400 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 458 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 51,000 feet, 30 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 1988-2003
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 458 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 48.8 feet
- Wingspan: 43.8 feet
- Height: 12.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Learjet 31 Fits Turks and Caicos
With 1,400 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips between Providenciales and destinations such as Nassau, Antigua and Philadelphia, allowing for reserves and routing. Hurricane season in the islands runs from June 1st to November 30th, with September usually the busiest month for storms, so your advisor keeps a close eye on the forecast for trips at that time of year.
Turks and Caicos trips in this class usually arrive at Providenciales, officially Howard Hamilton International Airport, where private terminals clear you through customs away from the main airline hall. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s conditions, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Turks and Caicos Clients Use the Learjet 31
For a small family or a group of friends flying in from Florida, a light jet is often the first quote, with room for a week of luggage if everyone packs sensibly.
Tell us where you are flying from, how many people are coming and what they are bringing, golf bags and dive gear included, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft suits the trip or suggest one that suits it better.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,200 to $4,500 (as of 10/2026)
Other Light Jets Available
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 31 charter to or from Turks and Caicos, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.