Gulfstream G550 — key facts (Q3 2026)
As of Q3 2026, pre-owned Gulfstream G550 asking prices run $12.5M–$26M with average days-on-market around 190. Operating cost is roughly $4,750 per flight hour of variable cost plus about $1.1M of fixed cost a year, or $8,283 per hour all-in at 300 annual hours. Broadly stable, with well-programmed late-build airframes holding value best.
- Asking price
- $12.5M–$26M
- Operating cost
- $4,750 / hr
- Annual fixed
- $1,060,000
- Days on market
- 190
Specifications
- Engines
- 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11, 15,385 lbf each
- Engine programme
- Rolls-Royce CorporateCare commonly enrolled
- APU
- Honeywell GTCP36-150
- Max takeoff weight
- 91,000 lb
- Max landing weight
- 75,300 lb
- Max fuel
- 41,300 lb
- Avionics
- Gulfstream PlaneView — Honeywell Primus Epic, 4 × 14-inch displays
- Safety systems
- EVS, HUD II, TCAS II 7.1, TAWS, ADS-B Out on most airframes
- Certification
- FAA / EASA Part 25, 2003
- Typical configuration
- 14–16 passengers; up to 19 in high-density layouts
- Sleeping capacity
- 6–8 depending on divan and berthing configuration
- Cabin zones
- Three living areas, forward and aft lavatories on most layouts
- Galley
- Full forward galley — convection oven, coffee maker, dual coolers
- Cabin altitude
- 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft
- Windows
- 14 oval panoramic windows
- Connectivity
- Ku- or Ka-band broadband on upgraded aircraft, cabin Wi-Fi, Iridium voice
- Entertainment
- Gulfstream Cabin Management System, HD monitors, moving map
- Overall length
- 96 ft 5 in (29.39 m)
- Wingspan
- 93 ft 6 in (28.50 m)
- Height
- 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m)
- Typical paint
- Matterhorn White base with accent striping; repaints on 7–10 year cycles
- Wing
- Swept 27°, winglet-equipped high-aspect-ratio design
Typical maintenance programme for the type. Individual aircraft status varies — we review full records during any acquisition.
| Programme / Inspection | Interval |
|---|---|
| Gulfstream PlaneConnect HTM | Continuous health trend monitoring |
| 1A / 2A airframe inspection | Every 6 / 12 months |
| 12 / 24 / 36-month calendar checks | Calendar-driven |
| 72-month major inspection | Every 6 years |
| BR710 MPI / engine programme events | Per Rolls-Royce CorporateCare schedule |
Performance
- Max range
- 6,750 nm @ M0.80
- High-speed cruise
- Mach 0.87 (500 kts)
- Long-range cruise
- Mach 0.80 (459 kts)
- Max operating speed
- Mach 0.885
- Max altitude
- 51,000 ft
- Takeoff distance (MTOW, SL, ISA)
- 5,910 ft
- Landing distance
- 2,770 ft
- Initial cruise altitude
- 41,000 ft
6,750 nm still-air range ring from London. Actual range varies with payload, winds and reserves.
Compare in Range ExplorerDimensions
Aircraft
- Length
- 96 ft 5 in / 29.39 m
- Wingspan
- 93 ft 6 in / 28.50 m
- Height
- 25 ft 10 in / 7.87 m
- Wing area
- 1,137 sq ft / 105.6 m²
Cabin
- Cabin length
- 43 ft 11 in / 13.39 m
- Cabin width
- 7 ft 4 in / 2.24 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 2 in / 1.88 m
- Cabin volume
- 1,669 cu ft / 47.3 m³
- Baggage volume
- 226 cu ft / 6.4 m³ (in-flight accessible)
Current Market
General market data for the worldwide Gulfstream G550 fleet — not MyVIP Aviation inventory. Figures reviewed Q3 2026 and move with inventory levels. Broadly stable, with well-programmed late-build airframes holding value best.
Ask price — low
$12,500,000
Ask price — high
$26,000,000
Model year — earliest
2003
Model year — latest
2021
Total time — low
~1,800 hrs
Total time — high
~9,500 hrs
Percent of fleet for sale
≈ 7%
Aircraft for sale worldwide
≈ 40
Average days on market
190 days
Estimates in USD. Ask us for a comparable-backed valuation on a specific airframe.
Cost of Ownership
Budgetary upper-range estimates in USD, based on an assumption of 300 flight hours per year. Actual costs vary by operator, registry, region and utilisation.
Fixed Annual Costs
- Crew (2 pilots + cabin attendant)
- $560,000
- Hangarage
- $120,000
- Insurance (hull & liability)
- $75,000
- Recurrent training
- $80,000
- Navigation, subscriptions & connectivity
- $95,000
- Management fee
- $130,000
- Total fixed
- $1,060,000
Variable Hourly Costs
- Fuel (≈ 450 gal/hr)
- $2,700 / hr
- Engine programme (CorporateCare)
- $900 / hr
- APU programme
- $95 / hr
- Airframe maintenance reserve
- $800 / hr
- Parts, consumables & catering
- $255 / hr
- Total per hour
- $4,750
Annual Summary
- Fixed costs
- $1,060,000
- Variable (300 hrs)
- $1,425,000
- Total annual
- $2,485,000
- Cost per hour, all-in
- $8,283
Curious what a G550 costs to own on your mission profile? We will model it with your actual utilisation.
Request an ownership modelBuying a Gulfstream G550
The G550 is the most liquid large-cabin Gulfstream in the pre-owned market, which makes disciplined screening essential. We qualify candidates against your mission profile, verify engine and APU programme status, review damage history and records completeness, then manage the pre-purchase inspection and closing on your behalf.
As of Q3 2026, asking prices run $12.5M–$26M; budget roughly $4,750 per flight hour of variable cost.
Selling Your Gulfstream G550
G550 values are set by comparable sales, not asking prices. We position your aircraft against live inventory, present records and programme status the way buyers evaluate them, source qualified buyers directly, and stay on the mandate through closing.
As of Q3 2026, the model trades between $12.5M–$26M with average days-on-market around 190.
Charter a Gulfstream G550
G550 charter is route- and date-dependent. Expect roughly $11,000–$15,000 per flight hour before positioning, landing fees, crew expenses and catering. We source the aircraft and confirm the operator's credentials on every trip.
Request a charter quoteFrequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Gulfstream G550 cost to buy?
- As of Q3 2026, pre-owned Gulfstream G550 aircraft generally trade between $12,500,000 and $26,000,000, with average days-on-market around 190. Model year, hours, engine programme status, avionics compliance and interior condition move a specific airframe inside that band. Broadly stable, with well-programmed late-build airframes holding value best. Ask us for a comparable-backed valuation on a specific aircraft.
- What is the range of a Gulfstream G550?
- The G550 has a published still-air range of 6,750 nautical miles. Actual range varies with payload, winds, routing and fuel reserves.
- What does a Gulfstream G550 cost to operate per year?
- At 300 flight hours a year, budgetary total operating cost is about $2,485,000 — $1,060,000 of fixed cost plus $4,750 per flight hour of variable cost, which works out to roughly $8,283 per hour all-in. Fuel burn averages about 450 US gallons per hour. Figures are upper-range budgetary estimates and vary by operator, registry, region and utilisation.
- How much does it cost to charter a Gulfstream G550?
- G550 charter typically prices between $11,000 and $15,000 per flight hour before positioning, landing fees, crew expenses and catering. Quotes are route- and date-specific.