The Gulfstream IV is the aircraft that set the standard for intercontinental business travel, and it is still one of the most capable heavy jets available in Los Angeles. Fourteen to sixteen passengers, 4,220 nautical miles and a large cabin built for long days.
Gulfstream built the IV with Rolls-Royce Tay engines, a new wing and a glass flight deck, replacing the Spey-powered III. Fourteen to sixteen seats, 459 knots and 4,220 nautical miles of range. The later G450 evolved the design further with more range again. Full specifications for the Gulfstream IV are published by Gulfstream Aerospace.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1987
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,220 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 88.3 feet
- Wingspan: 77.8 feet
- Height: 24.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 169 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream IV Fits Los Angeles
Longest range in this category, and from Los Angeles that is what it is for. New York, Miami, Hawaii, northern South America and much of the Pacific come into range with a working payload, and the westbound transcontinental return does not need a stop planned into it.
The Tay engines are quieter and far more efficient than the Speys on the II and III, which removes most of the noise-curfew friction that shapes late departures from Van Nuys and Long Beach for the older Gulfstreams.
Whether the aircraft on offer is a GIV, a GIV-SP or a G450 changes the range materially, and the fleet data on this site combines them. We confirm the specific variant and have the operator plan the actual routing before anything is quoted as nonstop.
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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
Industry hourly rates for the Gulfstream IV run $7,500 to $10,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Gulfstream IV quotes at the top of the heavy-jet band, and for a Los Angeles group of fifteen going the full distance nonstop it is usually the aircraft that makes it possible.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Challenger 605
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Gulfstream IV charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
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.