Aircraft
Cessna Citation II
The Cessna Citation II is a light jet with up to 6 seats and 2,500 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 6
- Range
- 2,500 km
- Cruise
- 720 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,100
About this aircraft
The Citation II stretched and improved the Citation I formula with a longer cabin, JT15D power, and the airframe that later spawned Bravo, Ultra, and Encore derivatives.
For decades it was among the world's most common light jets, training generations of crews and filling corporate and charter schedules. Many airframes still fly with glass-cockpit upgrades and remain easy to crew within Citation fleets.
Still a practical classic light-jet option when newer Bravo or Encore inventory is scarce.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation II appeared in 687 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Iowa City (IOW) to Cedar Rapids (CID), listed 24 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 510 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation II empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 4,669, with an observed range of USD 796–USD 51,612 (750 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 254 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 31 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 2,500 km
- Cruise speed
- 720 km/h
- Max speed
- 750 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,100 m
- Landing runway
- 910 m
- ICAO type
- C550
Cabin
- Seats
- 6
- Height
- 1.42 m
- Width
- 1.45 m
- Length
- 4.72 m
- Cabin area
- 8.0 m²
- Baggage
- 1.4 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,100
- Fuel burn
- 160 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 960
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Classic light-jet regional travel
- Training and utility Citation missions
- Citation II empty legs on older fleets
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Cessna Citation II overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation II appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 687 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation II from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation II?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation II corridor was Iowa City (IOW) to Cedar Rapids (CID), with 24 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation II?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation II show a median ask of USD 4,669 across 750 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 II?
The Cessna Citation II has a published maximum range of 2,500 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation II seat?
The Cessna Citation II is configured for up to 6 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation II?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation II operating cost near USD 2,100 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation II burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation II is about 160 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation II need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation II is about 1,100 m.
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