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Cessna Citation Excel
The Cessna Citation Excel is a midsize jet with up to 8 seats and 3,400 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,400 km
- Cruise
- 793 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,200
About this aircraft
The Citation Excel opened Cessna's midsize-cabin-on-a-light-jet-wing chapter—stand-up comfort with approachable operating economics that reshaped midsize charter.
Its success seeded the XLS and XLS+ family that still dominate many midsize schedules, while original Excels remain widely operated and frequently turn up on empty-leg boards. Travelers get more room than a CJ without stepping into Sovereign- or Longitude-class missions.
Ideal when the itinerary needs midsize cabin space on regional and short continental hops.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation Excel appeared in 5,820 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Omaha (OMA) to Lincoln (LNK), listed 58 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 4,051 routes and 10 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation Excel empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 6,750, with an observed range of USD 771–USD 52,100 (7,621 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 507 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 168 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Midsize Jet
- Range
- 3,400 km
- Cruise speed
- 793 km/h
- Max speed
- 800 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,100 m
- Landing runway
- 900 m
- ICAO type
- C56X
Cabin
- Seats
- 8
- Height
- 1.73 m
- Width
- 1.73 m
- Length
- 5.67 m
- Cabin area
- 16.8 m²
- Baggage
- 2.5 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,200
- Fuel burn
- 225 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,350
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Midsize-cabin regional and continental trips
- Group travel stepping up from light jets
- High-frequency Excel empty-leg availability
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Citation Excel specificationsGlobalAir
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation Excel appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 5,820 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation Excel from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation Excel?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation Excel corridor was Omaha (OMA) to Lincoln (LNK), with 58 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation Excel?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation Excel show a median ask of USD 6,750 across 7,621 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 Excel?
The Cessna Citation Excel has a published maximum range of 3,400 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Excel seat?
The Cessna Citation Excel is configured for up to 8 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation Excel?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation Excel operating cost near USD 3,200 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation Excel burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation Excel is about 225 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation Excel need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation Excel is about 1,100 m.
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