The Cessna Citation Ultra is a light jet seating up to 8 passengers, with a 2,778 km (1,500 nm) range and a 856 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $2,800 per hour.
Textron Aviation introduced the Citation Ultra in 1994. It belongs to the Light Jet class, powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535A engines. With a 2,778 km range and seating for up to 8, it suits regional and medium-haul charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Citation Ultra with no membership fees.
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Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months (July 2025 – June 2026): we logged 6,819 movements by this type across 105 airports — about 568 a month, or 0.6% of all business aviation movements we observe. Reported under the C560 Citation V family type.
Method: ADS-B position reports filtered to business jet and turboprop ICAO types, counted from aircraft on the ground at tracked airports. Figures reflect observed activity across our airport network, not the worldwide fleet total.
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We tracked 6,819 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 105 airports — roughly 568 a month, or 0.6% of all business aviation movements in our data. Reported under the C560 Citation V family type.
The airports where this type turns up most are Toronto, Tampa, Madrid, Phoenix. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Its busiest tracked sectors are San Francisco–Van Nuys, Van Nuys–Oakland, Oakland–Van Nuys. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
Charter rates for the Cessna Citation Ultra typically run $2,800–$3,800 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
The Citation Ultra has a maximum range of approximately 2,778 km (1,500 nautical miles) with 7 passengers — enough for regional and medium-haul routes.
The Cessna Citation Ultra typically seats 7 passengers and up to 8 in a high-density layout, with 2 crew.
The Citation Ultra cruises at up to 856 km/h (462 knots, Mach 0.7), with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft.
A pre-owned Cessna Citation Ultra typically sells for $1,200,000–$2,800,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $2,300.
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