Aircraft
Cessna Citation Encore
The Cessna Citation Encore is a light jet with up to 7 seats and 3,300 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
9 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 3,300 km
- Cruise
- 750 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,300
About this aircraft
The Citation Encore (and later Encore+) evolved the Citation Ultra/V line with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535A engines and stronger hot/high climb for charter fleets.
It kept Cessna's familiar straight-wing handling and club-cabin layout while giving operators better payload flexibility than earlier Ultras on warm-weather and high-elevation sectors. Textron Aviation support keeps mature Encore airframes practical.
Choose the Encore when you want a proven Citation light jet with improved margins over Ultra-era inventory.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation Encore appeared in 609 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Lincoln (LNK) to Omaha (OMA), listed 20 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 389 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation Encore empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 4,022, with an observed range of USD 1,178–USD 18,961 (735 priced listings; a flight listed more than once counts each time).
- Typical missions ran about 343 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- Right now, 9 empty-leg offers for this model are live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 3,300 km
- Cruise speed
- 750 km/h
- Max speed
- 770 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,110 m
- Landing runway
- 915 m
- ICAO type
- C560
Cabin
- Seats
- 7
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.47 m
- Length
- 5.28 m
- Cabin area
- 8.5 m²
- Baggage
- 1.6 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,300
- Fuel burn
- 644 L/h (170 US gal/h)
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,020
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Light-jet regional and short continental trips
- Hot/high light-jet missions versus earlier Ultras
- Encore empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Citation Encore specificationsGlobalAir
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation Encore appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 609 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation Encore from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation Encore?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation Encore corridor was Lincoln (LNK) to Omaha (OMA), with 20 listings from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation Encore?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation Encore show a median ask of USD 4,022 across 735 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation Encore?
The Cessna Citation Encore has a published maximum range of 3,300 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Encore seat?
The Cessna Citation Encore is configured for up to 7 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation Encore?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation Encore operating cost near USD 2,300 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation Encore burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation Encore is about 644 liters (170 US gallons) per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation Encore need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation Encore is about 1,110 m.
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