Aircraft
Cessna Citation Ultra
The Cessna Citation Ultra is a light jet with up to 7 seats and 3,250 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 3,250 km
- Cruise
- 770 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,400
About this aircraft
The Citation Ultra sharpened the Citation V with more thrust and better hot/high capability, cementing Cessna's straight-wing light jet as a 1990s charter staple.
It sits between Citation II/Bravo comfort and the later Encore performance package, and many Ultras continue in service with avionics refreshes. Operators value predictable Citation handling and Textron's dense support network.
A workhorse light jet for regional schedules when newer CJ inventory is already booked.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation Ultra appeared in 1,854 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Lincoln (LNK) to Omaha (OMA), listed 48 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 975 routes and 6 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation Ultra empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 4,500, with an observed range of USD 1,413–USD 23,517 (3,122 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 536 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 81 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 3,250 km
- Cruise speed
- 770 km/h
- Max speed
- 770 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,100 m
- Landing runway
- 930 m
- ICAO type
- C560
Cabin
- Seats
- 7
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.49 m
- Length
- 5.27 m
- Cabin area
- 8.9 m²
- Baggage
- 1.8 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,400
- Fuel burn
- 175 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,050
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Light-jet regional charter hops
- Hot/high light-jet missions versus earlier Vs
- Ultra empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Citation Ultra specificationsGlobalAir
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation Ultra appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 1,854 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation Ultra from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation Ultra?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation Ultra corridor was Lincoln (LNK) to Omaha (OMA), with 48 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation Ultra?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation Ultra show a median ask of USD 4,500 across 3,122 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 Cessna Citation Ultra?
The Cessna Citation Ultra has a published maximum range of 3,250 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Ultra seat?
The Cessna Citation Ultra is configured for up to 7 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation Ultra?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation Ultra operating cost near USD 2,400 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation Ultra burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation Ultra is about 175 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation Ultra need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation Ultra is about 1,100 m.
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