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Nicki Minaj's Private Jet: Gulfstream IV
Nicki Minaj announced in July 2025 that she had bought a private jet, which SlashGear reports is a Gulfstream IV-SP.
- Seats
- Up to 16
- large jet
- Range
- 3,882 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Used
- $2.8M–$5.8M
- 1987–2004 builds
- Charter, per hour
- $14.5k–$16.5k
- same size, published rates
1 report cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What jets Nicki Minaj is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Gulfstream IV-SPReported current, 2025
Where reports differ: One outlet we checked names the type; the purchase itself was announced on social media.
The aircraft
The Gulfstream IV
Built from 1987 to the early 2000s (the IV-SP from 1993), the GIV is still common on charter. A Gulfstream IV seats up to 16 and flies about 3,882 nautical miles nonstop.
A Gulfstream IV costs $2.8M–$5.8M used, depending on build year (1987 to 2004). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $2.7M before the purchase price: $1.1M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $8,000 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Large jet
- Passengers
- Up to 16
- Range
- 3,882 nm
- Cruise speed
- 500 knots
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 1987 to 2004 builds
- $2.8M–$5.8M
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $8,000
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $2.7M / yr
Charter
Charter a jet like Nicki Minaj's
A large jet like the Gulfstream IV costs $14.5k–$16.5k an hour to charter at published jet card rates (the middle half, FET added where it's extra). Most trips need less aircraft: CRAFT flies its own Challenger 350s, super-midsize jets that cross the U.S. nonstop with up to eight passengers. Estimates, not quotes; rates checked October 2, 2026.
| Route, one way | Large jet, published rates | CRAFT Challenger 350, fuel and FET included |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Miamiabout 2h 25m | $34.5k–$40k | $32.4k |
| New York to Aspenabout 3h 40m | $52k–$60k | $49.2k |
| New York to Los Angelesabout 5h 00m | $72k–$83k | $68k |
Published rates: the middle half of what jet card companies publish for the size, for the flight time shown, before repositioning, minimums and peak-day surcharges. CRAFT: the 25-hour Fleet Jet Card's published rate, 2-hour daily minimum. CRAFT is not affiliated with anyone named on this page.
Nicki Minaj's private jet: questions
What private jet does Nicki Minaj have?
Nicki Minaj announced in July 2025 that she had bought a private jet, which SlashGear reports is a Gulfstream IV-SP. One outlet we checked names the type; the purchase itself was announced on social media.
How much does a Gulfstream IV cost?
A Gulfstream IV costs $2.8M–$5.8M used, depending on build year (1987 to 2004). Operating one costs about $8,000 per flight hour plus about $1.1M a year in fixed costs, based on CRAFT's ownership cost model.
How far can a Gulfstream IV fly?
A Gulfstream IV seats up to 16 and flies about 3,882 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 500 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.
How much does it cost to charter a jet like Nicki Minaj's?
A large jet like the Gulfstream IV costs about $14.5k–$16.5k an hour at published jet card rates, or roughly $72k–$83k one way from New York to Los Angeles (about 5h 00m). CRAFT's own Challenger 350 flies New York to Los Angeles for about $68k one way on the Fleet Jet Card, fuel and FET included.
Can you track Nicki Minaj's jet?
We don't publish registration (tail) numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone. This page covers only the aircraft type that reputable outlets have reported, with links to those reports.
Sources
- SlashGear, September 29, 2026: Expensive jets owned by famous musicians
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Gulfstream IV ownership-cost guide; prices from our private jet price list (used values from UseRadar); charter rates from published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.
We list only the aircraft types reputable outlets have reported. We don't publish registration numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone, and we don't link to tracking sites. Nicki Minaj is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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