Aircraft
Gulfstream GIV-SP
The Gulfstream GIV-SP is a heavy jet with up to 14 seats and 7,815 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 14
- Range
- 7,815 km
- Cruise
- 870 km/h
- Hourly
- $5,300
About this aircraft
The Gulfstream IV-SP is the Special Performance evolution of the GIV—improved payload/range and systems refinements that kept the type competitive into the G450 era.
Operators value the same large oval-window cabin as the GIV with better operational flexibility on long sectors. It remains common in pre-owned markets and charter fleets that standardize on GIV-family support.
Choose a GIV-SP when you want classic Gulfstream cabin volume with the later GIV performance package.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Gulfstream GIV-SP appeared in 2,238 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Van Nuys (VNY) to Teterboro (TEB), listed 48 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 1,363 routes and 8 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Gulfstream GIV-SP empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 18,800, with an observed range of USD 2,902–USD 160,800 (2,686 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 978 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 19 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Heavy Jet
- Range
- 7,815 km
- Cruise speed
- 870 km/h
- Max speed
- 880 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,670 m
- Landing runway
- 875 m
- ICAO type
- GLF4
Cabin
- Seats
- 14
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Width
- 2.24 m
- Length
- 12.29 m
- Cabin area
- 57.7 m²
- Baggage
- 4.5 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 5,300
- Fuel burn
- 440 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 2,640
- Manufacturer
- Gulfstream Aerospace
Best missions
- Long-range large-cabin business travel
- GIV-family charter missions with SP performance
- Empty-leg GIV-SP repositioning on established routes
Sources
- Gulfstream Aerospace historyGulfstream Aerospace
- Gulfstream IV-SP specificationsGlobalAir
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FAQ
How often does the Gulfstream GIV-SP appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 2,238 empty-leg offers for the Gulfstream GIV-SP from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Gulfstream GIV-SP corridor was Van Nuys (VNY) to Teterboro (TEB), with 48 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Gulfstream GIV-SP show a median ask of USD 18,800 across 2,686 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Gulfstream GIV-SP?
The Gulfstream GIV-SP has a published maximum range of 7,815 km.
How many passengers does the Gulfstream GIV-SP seat?
The Gulfstream GIV-SP is configured for up to 14 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Gulfstream GIV-SP?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Gulfstream GIV-SP operating cost near USD 5,300 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Gulfstream GIV-SP burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Gulfstream GIV-SP is about 440 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Gulfstream GIV-SP need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Gulfstream GIV-SP is about 1,670 m.
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