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Cessna Citation II private jet exterior

Light Jets

Cessna Citation II Light Jet Charter Guide

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Cessna Citation II at a glance

Charter a Citation II light jet. Review its classic Citation cabin, seating, baggage, regional range, cruise performance and tail-specific upgrades.

Jet Partners is a charter services arranger; the selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.

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Cessna Citation II facts

Published model references; the proposed aircraft and trip determine final suitability.

Range
Up to approximately 1,400 nm on the reviewed Citation II tail
Citation II N476RS sales-sheet mission reference; payload, routing, weather and reserves change practical range.
Passengers / seating
Typically 6–7 executive seats; auxiliary or belted-lavatory positions vary
Cruise speed
Up to approximately 430 mph (374 knots)
Cabin dimensions
Cabin lengthApproximately 16 ft
Cabin width4 ft 10 in
Cabin height4 ft 9 in
Luggage / baggage
Approximately 67–77 cu ft combined

Specifications

Aircraft class
Light Jet
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company, now Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
$4,750–$7,000 per billable hour
Years manufactured
1978–1994 across Model 550 Citation II production
Model overview

The Citation II is an early Model 550 light jet whose straightforward cabin and regional trip profile helped expand private-jet access beyond the original Citation I. It can be considered for regional travel. However, age, refurbishment, noise compliance, avionics and operator standards deserve closer review than a model name alone can provide.

Production history

Cessna stretched the original Citation and developed the Model 550 Citation II for more cabin room, payload and range, with production beginning in the late 1970s. The family later led to the S/II and Bravo, and many surviving Citation II aircraft have received engine-monitoring, navigation, surveillance, interior or connectivity modifications that make the manufacture year and current records especially important.

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Overview and production sources

Light Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Cabin and baggage

Cabin layout and baggage guidance

A Citation II cabin is approximately 16 feet long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with about 292 cubic feet of volume. Common configurations use six or seven seats, club tables, a small refreshment area and aft lavatory. The windows and narrow center aisle reflect its generation.

Combined baggage is often referenced near 67 to 77 cubic feet. However, usable volume, upholstery ergonomics, power, Wi-Fi and installed amenities must be established from current photographs and the proposed aircraft's documents.

Seat configuration
Typically 6–7 executive seats; auxiliary or belted-lavatory positions vary
Cabin volume
Approximately 292 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
Approximately 16 ft long × 4 ft 10 in wide × 4 ft 9 in high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 67–77 cu ft combined

Legacy sources differ on compartment totals; obtain a tail-specific baggage plan before confirmation.

Cabin sources

Range and performance

Performance and flight deck guidance

The reviewed Citation II N476RS sales specification publishes an approximately 1,400-nautical-mile trip reference and 374 KTAS maximum cruise. Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 engines and a straight wing define the original design. Avionics may range from legacy panels to extensively modernized displays and navigation. The operating carrier must approve all route, runway, weather and payload calculations.

Range reference
Up to approximately 1,400 nm on the reviewed Citation II tail
Citation II N476RS sales-sheet mission reference; payload, routing, weather and reserves change practical range.
Cruise speed reference
Up to approximately 374 KTAS
Maximum-cruise planning reference; not trip-average speed.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 turbofans
Fuel use depends on the installed engines, thrust, altitude, payload and cruise settings. An engine model alone does not predict trip fuel use.
Avionics
Legacy Collins/BendixKing-era systems or later retrofit suites depending on the individual aircraft
Aerodynamic design
Straight wing and aft-mounted engines inherited from the first-generation Citation design
Performance, engine and avionics sources

Mission fit

Mission planning guidance

A Citation II may fit a short regional trip when the individual aircraft's condition, seating and baggage plan satisfy the trip. Jet Partners can compare a proposed Citation II with later light jets. However, no age, upgrade, availability or price should be inferred until the direct carrier and exact aircraft appear in a written proposal.

Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the Cessna Citation II

How many passengers can the Cessna Citation II carry?
Typically 6–7 executive seats; auxiliary or belted-lavatory positions vary. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Cessna Citation II?
Up to approximately 1,400 nm on the reviewed Citation II tail is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Citation II N476RS sales-sheet mission reference; payload, routing, weather and reserves change practical range. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What type of charter mission suits the Cessna Citation II?
A Citation II may fit a short regional trip when the individual aircraft's condition, seating and baggage plan satisfy the trip. Jet Partners can compare a proposed Citation II with later light jets. However, no age, upgrade, availability or price should be inferred until the direct carrier and exact aircraft appear in a written proposal. The direct carrier must still approve the actual aircraft, payload, airports, weather, routing and required reserves for the requested trip.
How much does it cost to charter the Cessna Citation II?
The reviewed category planning range is $4,750–$7,000 per billable hour. It is not a Cessna Citation II-specific offer. The written trip price depends on the actual aircraft, positioning, billable time and minimums. Airports, taxes, fees and crew requirements also affect the total.
What cabin amenities are available on the Cessna Citation II?
A Citation II cabin is approximately 16 feet long, 4 feet 10 inches wide and 4 feet 9 inches high, with about 292 cubic feet of volume. Common configurations use six or seven seats, club tables, a small refreshment area and aft lavatory. The windows and narrow center aisle reflect its generation. Combined baggage is often referenced near 67 to 77 cubic feet. However, usable volume, upholstery ergonomics, power, Wi-Fi and installed amenities must be established from current photographs and the proposed aircraft's documents. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Cessna Citation II arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as a charter services arranger and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

Technical sources

Reviewed August 28, 2026 against manufacturer, regulator and operator references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier confirm the flight plan.

External aircraft purchase values and operating-cost estimates are not Jet Partners charter quotes.

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