Gulfstream G280 at a glance
- Range
- 3,600 nm
- Max speed
- Mach 0.84 / 482 kts
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Typical pax
- 8
- MTOW
- 39,600 lb
- Engines
- 2× Honeywell HTF7250G (7,624 lbf each)
- Fuel burn
- 241 gal/hr
- CO₂ / hour
- 2,312 kg
Fastest/most fuel-efficient super mid-size jet in class
Gulfstream G280 owners and tail numbers
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Gulfstream G280 specs: range, speed and size
These are the maker's figures for the Gulfstream G280 (Super Midsize class).
| Range | 3,600 nm · 4,143 statute miles |
|---|---|
| Max cruise | Mach 0.84 / 482 kts |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| Passengers | 8 typical · 10 max |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fuel burn | 240 gal/hr · median across tracked airframes |
| Engines | 2× Honeywell HTF7250G (7,624 lbf each) |
| MTOW | 39,600 lb |
| Cabin | 25.8 × 7.2 × 6.1 ft · length × width × height |
| Entered service | 2009 |
Gulfstream G280 price and hourly cost
These are rough mid-2026 market prices. They are a guide, not the value of any one plane.
New, list price
$26 million
before options and completion
Pre-owned, typical ask
$15–22 million
varies with hours and engine programme
Variable cost per hour
$2,900–4,200
fuel, maintenance reserves, crew trip costs
Flying a Gulfstream G280 costs about $2,900–4,200 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $1,560 of that. The jet burns 240 gallons of Jet-A an hour, at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed costs come on top: hangar, insurance, crew salaries and loss of value. They roughly double the yearly bill.
For jets still being built, the price is the maker's list price. For older models, it is the usual asking price for a used one. The hourly cost covers fuel, upkeep and crew trip costs. It leaves out fixed costs like hangar rent and insurance.
Gulfstream G280 questions and answers
Who owns a Gulfstream G280?
Celebplanes tracks 16 Gulfstream G280s with 12 owners: Aflac, Bank of America, Costco Wholesale, Deere & Co, Dick's Sporting Goods, FEMSA, Genuine Parts, Goldman Sachs, and 4 more. Each tail number has its own page with that jet's flight log and emissions.
How much does a Gulfstream G280 cost?
A new Gulfstream G280 lists at about $26 million before extras and the cabin fit-out. Used ones are usually listed at $15–22 million. These are rough mid-2026 market prices, not a valuation. The real price depends on the jet's flying hours, its engine service plan and its cabin. Flying a Gulfstream G280 costs about $2,900–4,200 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $1,560 of that. The jet burns 240 gallons of Jet-A an hour, at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed costs come on top: hangar, insurance, crew salaries and loss of value. They roughly double the yearly bill.
How far can a Gulfstream G280 fly?
A Gulfstream G280 can fly about 3,600 nautical miles (4,143 miles) without stopping. It cruises at Mach 0.84 / 482 kts and can climb to 45,000 ft. That range is the maker's figure for a typical load. Real trips are shorter with strong headwinds, a full cabin or a hot, high runway.
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Owner matches come from the FAA registry, adsb.lol (ODbL) and ADSB.fi data, and SEC filings. They may be incomplete or out of date. Methodology · Report an error. For observational use only.