Aircraft
Cessna Citation XLS
The Cessna Citation XLS is a midsize jet with up to 8 seats and 3,430 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,430 km
- Cruise
- 793 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,300
About this aircraft
The Citation XLS refined the Excel into one of the most successful midsize jets ever—stand-up cabin, approachable costs, and huge fleet commonality.
It sits at the center of Citation midsize charter worldwide. Later XLS+ and Gen2 updates improved engines and interiors, but the baseline XLS remains everywhere in empty-leg markets.
The default midsize Citation when Latitude is more cabin than needed and a CJ is too small.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation XLS appeared in 7,000 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Teterboro (TEB), listed 131 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 2,776 routes and 12 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation XLS empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 11,400, with an observed range of USD 1,039–USD 60,300 (7,957 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 1,292 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 4 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Midsize Jet
- Range
- 3,430 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
- 5.64 m
- Cabin area
- 16.8 m²
- Baggage
- 2.5 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,300
- Fuel burn
- 230 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,380
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Workhorse midsize continental trips
- Group charter stepping up from light jets
- Very frequent XLS empty-leg availability
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Citation XLS specificationsGlobalAir
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FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation XLS appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 7,000 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation XLS from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation XLS?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation XLS corridor was Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Teterboro (TEB), with 131 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation XLS?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation XLS show a median ask of USD 11,400 across 7,957 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 XLS?
The Cessna Citation XLS has a published maximum range of 3,430 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation XLS seat?
The Cessna Citation XLS is configured for up to 8 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation XLS?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation XLS operating cost near USD 3,300 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation XLS burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation XLS is about 230 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation XLS need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation XLS is about 1,100 m.
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