Take to the Skies!
With the Airshow Jet Transporter

Unload the jet and prepare for takeoff! Perform supersonic flybys and crowd-thrilling loops with this exciting 281-piece LEGO City set.

🏛 City
Set #60289

Airshow Jet Transporter

The Airshow Jet Transporter is a surprisingly fun little set.

🏆 Best For: Younger LEGO fans, children aged 5+, and those new to LEGO building. ⏱ 2.0 hr build 🧩 281 pcs 🎂 Ages 5+
★★★☆☆ 3.8

A fun, playable set that's well-received by younger builders. Some find the build a bit simple, but appreciate the value and play features.

📝 Our Take

The Airshow Jet Transporter is a surprisingly fun little set! This set delivers a great play experience with a cool jet and a functional transporter, all in a compact package.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and City fans. With its straightforward build and engaging play features, it's a great way to spark imagination and creativity.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or intricate details. For a more complex aircraft model, consider Creator Expert planes or Technic sets.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
281
Pieces
2.0h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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34cm × 17cm × 8cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Easy-to-follow instructions make it a great starter set
  • Simple building techniques are perfect for developing fine motor skills
  • The articulated transporter truck adds a fun play feature
  • The jet's adjustable tail fins provide interactive elements

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C
Investment Grade
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The Airshow Jet Transporter, while a fun set, isn't poised to be a major investment vehicle. Its relatively low piece count and common theme don't make it particularly rare or sought after. However, as a retired set, it may see a slight increase in value over time, especially if kept in mint condition. Theme popularity could give it a small boost, but don't expect significant returns. The minifigs aren't exclusive enough to drive up the price significantly.

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📖 About This Set

Send kids’ imaginations soaring with this LEGO® City Airshow Jet Transporter (60289) playset, including an articulated transporter truck and a cool toy jet airplane with adjustable tail fins and a tinted cockpit. Add the pilot and driver minifigures and an array of cool accessories for supersonic role-play adventures.

Exciting building set for kids aged 5 and up
This LEGO City playset comes with an easy-to-follow building guide and Instructions PLUS! Part of the free LEGO Building Instructions app for smartphones and tablets, this interactive construction guide, with zoom and rotate viewing tools, takes kids through the building process step by step.

LEGO City Great Vehicles – Cool toys for kids
Kids grow up surrounded by amazing vehicles and machines, and with LEGO City Great Vehicles building sets they get to explore them up close with realistic models and fun characters that inspire open-ended, imaginative play.

  • Treat your everyday hero to this impressive LEGO® City Airshow Jet Transporter (60289) building set, with cool vehicles and fun characters that send imaginative role play skyward.
  • What's in the box? Everything kids need to create a toy articulated transporter with a trailer for carrying the supercool jet, plus pilot and driver minifigures and fun accessories.
  • This impressive building set features an articulated transporter with seating for the driver minifigure, plus an awesome jet withadjustable tail fins and a tinted minifigure cockpit.
  • Makes a great Christmas, birthday or any-other-day treat for boys and girls aged 5 and up.
  • When built, the LEGO® City Airshow Jet Transporter (with jet onboard) measures over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 13.5 in. (34 cm) long and 6.5 in. (17 cm) wide.
  • Accessory elements include a coffee cup, toolbox, wrench, hammer, 2 marshaling wands, flight helmet and an air mask.
  • Includes a printed building guide and Instructions PLUS – an interactive construction guide with zoom and rotate viewing tools for young builders. Part of the free LEGO® Building Instructions app.
  • LEGO® City Great Vehicles sets nurture kids’ physical skills and confidence with feature-rich models and fun characters that inspire open-ended creative play.
  • All LEGO® components meet strict industry standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and fun to build with – it's been that way since 1958.
  • LEGO® bricks and pieces are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and analyzed to make sure they meet stringent global standards for safety.

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City vehicle sets, the Airshow Jet Transporter offers a good balance of playability and affordability. While larger sets like the Airport Passenger Airplane (60262-1) offer more complex builds and features, this set is more accessible for younger builders and those on a budget. It's a great choice for adding variety to a LEGO City collection.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two minifigures: a pilot and a driver. These are standard City minifigures - widely available across multiple sets.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 101 unique parts • 262 total pieces

Brick Curved 1 x 4 x 1 1/3 No Studs Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 10314 White
Hat / Cap Short Curved Bill with Seams and Hole on Top Hat / Cap Short C...
Part #: 11303 Dark Blue
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 13547 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] Brick Curved 10 x...
Part #: 13731 Bright Light Orange
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Dark Blue
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Black
Panel 1 x 4 x 1 with Rounded Corners [Thin Wall] Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...
Part #: 15207 Bright Light Orange
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Bright Light Orange
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with 2/3 Cutout [New Version] Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 15672 Dark Bluish Gray
Flag 5 x 6 Hexagonal with U Clips Flag 5 x 6 Hexago...
Part #: 17979 Bright Light Orange
Windscreen 8 x 4 x 2 Curved with Handle Windscreen 8 x 4 ...
Part #: 23448 Trans-Brown
Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and 2 Sides Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 23969 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Wheel Holder 2 x 2 Thin with Clips, Plane Single Wheel Holder 2 x ...
Part #: 2415 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Blue
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 White
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Bright Light Orange
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 3 x 4 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 28326 Dark Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners at Bottom, Square Corners at Top] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 28802 White
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2926 Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 White
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Bright Light Orange
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Black
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick Tyre 14 x 9 Smoot...
Part #: 30028 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Tan
Box / Crate with Handholds 3 x 4 x 1 2/3 Box / Crate with ...
Part #: 30150 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Light Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Trans-Clear
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Red
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Red
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical End Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 30364 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 2 with Computer Screen, Radar print Slope 45° 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3039pr0025 White
Brick Special 2 x 4, with 2 x 2 Brick with Top Pin and 1 x 2 Side Plates Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 30592 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Black
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Trans-Clear
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Red
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Black
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Red
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Light Bluish Gray
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2, Thin Top Windscreen 2 x 6 ...
Part #: 35336 Trans-Brown
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3633 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Slope 65° 2 x 2 x 2 with Bottom Tube Slope 65° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3678b Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Technic Plate 2 x 8 [7 Holes] Technic Plate 2 x...
Part #: 3738 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Black
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Red
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Yellow
Minifig Neckwear Breathing Apparatus, Aviator Oxygen Mask Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 39796 Light Bluish Gray
Tool Screwdriver and Spanner / Wrench Tool Screwdriver ...
Part #: 4006 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Black
Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Right, Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 41747 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Curved 6 x 2 Left, Inner Ridges Wedge Curved 6 x ...
Part #: 41748 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 6 x 1 Brick Curved 6 x 1
Part #: 42022 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 White
Wedge Curved Inverted 6 x 4 Wedge Curved Inve...
Part #: 43713 Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 White
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Black
Tool Hammer / Mallet Large Tool Hammer / Mal...
Part #: 4522 Black
Wedge Sloped 4 x 4 Triple, Stud Notches Wedge Sloped 4 x ...
Part #: 48933 Bright Light Orange
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 50745 Black
Slope Curved 4 x 6 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 4 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 52031 Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, without Groove, 7 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 54657 Light Bluish Gray
Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye Light Cover 1 x 1...
Part #: 58176 Trans-Orange
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014b White
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 Trans-Brown
Brick Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 6081 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 6081 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Red
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Orange
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge [Plain] Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6179 Black
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 Bright Light Orange
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Black
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Black
Vehicle Base 6 x 10 x 1 with Wheels Holder and 4 x 2 Recessed Center, Corner Cutouts with Smooth Underside Vehicle Base 6 x ...
Part #: 65202 Black
Wheel 14.4 mm with Bar Wheel 14.4 mm wit...
Part #: 65630 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End Fence Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6583 White
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Axle Hole and Grill on Sides (Haybale) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 71752 Tan
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 4 Double with 4 x 2 Recessed, 2 Holes Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 72454 Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 60289-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 73771 [No Color/Any Color]
Wheel 8 x 9 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin, Re-inforced Back Wheel 8 x 9 with ...
Part #: 74967 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Bright Light Orange
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Black
Plate Special 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side, 1 Support Wall on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87609 Red
Bar 5L with Handle (Friction Ram) Bar 5L with Handl...
Part #: 87618 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge 2 x 2 Facet Wedge 2 x 2 Facet
Part #: 87620 Bright Light Orange
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 87697 Black
Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 88646 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches [Reinforced Underside] Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 90194 White
Wedge Plate 10 x 10 Cut Corner [No Centre Studs] Wedge Plate 10 x ...
Part #: 92584 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 4 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 93274 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Green
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Black
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Dark Bluish Gray
The set features a good mix of basic bricks and plates. Nothing particularly rare, but a solid variety for general building and expanding a LEGO collection.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick (8x) $0.40
Light Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle (6x) $0.90
Black Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide and Center Band (4x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$1.90

💡 MOC Potential

🚀 Launchpad and support equipment
🚗 Airport service vehicles
🏙 Expanding the airport with new buildings

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📖 Building Instructions 4

Airshow Jet Transporter Instructions
BI 3101, 56, 60289 2/2 V29
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Airshow Jet Transporter Instructions
BI 3101, 56, 60289 2/2 V39
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Airshow Jet Transporter Instructions
BI 3101, 68+4, 60289 1/2 V29
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Airshow Jet Transporter Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

101
Unique Parts
262
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1