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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.

1233 live empty legs on EmptyJet

Seats
7
Range
3,300 km
Cruise
750 km/h
Hourly
$2,300
Cessna Citation Encore

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

  1. On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation Encore appeared in 489 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
  2. Its busiest corridor was Lincoln (LNK) to Omaha (OMA), listed 19 times over that period.
  3. Inventory spanned 331 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
  4. Priced Cessna Citation Encore empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 4,430, with an observed range of USD 1,178–USD 18,961 (590 priced listings).
  5. Typical missions ran about 349 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
  6. As of the latest catalog refresh, 50 empty-leg offers for this model remain 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
170 L/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

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FAQ

How often does the Cessna Citation Encore appear on EmptyJet?

EmptyJet recorded 489 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation Encore from January 1, 2026 through July 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 19 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 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 4,430 across 590 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 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 170 liters 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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