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Cessna Citation V/Ultra Light Jet Charter Guide

Cessna Citation V/Ultra at a glance

Charter a Citation V or Ultra light jet. Compare variant-specific seating, cabin size, baggage, range, cruise speed, engines and avionics.

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Cessna Citation V/Ultra charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Light Jet
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company, now Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
$6,800–$9,900 per billable hour
Years manufactured
1989–1999 across Citation V and Citation Ultra production

This directory profile groups the Citation V and Citation Ultra, related Model 560 light jets with a longer cabin than the Citation II and a trip profile that can be considered for regional charter. Because the Ultra introduced more powerful engines and updated systems, one blended headline figure would obscure meaningful differences between the two variants.

Why the Cessna Citation V/Ultra remains a charter consideration

The Citation V received FAA certification in 1988 and entered the market as a stretched development of Cessna's straight-wing Citation line. The Citation Ultra followed in the 1990s with higher-thrust JT15D-5D engines and updated avionics, and the same basic lineage later produced the Encore and Encore+. Surviving V and Ultra charter aircraft now span many refurbishment and retrofit standards.

Variant note. Citation V and Citation Ultra aircraft differ in engines, avionics and performance. Every figure is shown as a family range unless the variant is named.

3D tour identity. The 3D experience is a representative Cessna Citation V 560 family tour. Cabin layout, finishes and equipment may differ from the exact Cessna Citation V/Ultra aircraft proposed for charter.

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.

Inside the Cessna Citation V/Ultra

The family cabin is approximately 17 feet 4 inches long, 4 feet 9 inches wide and 4 feet 7 to 9 inches high, with about 292 cubic feet of volume. Six- and seven-seat executive arrangements commonly include club tables, a compact refreshment cabinet and an aft lavatory. Windows provide light beside the main seats.

Baggage is often published near 67 cubic feet combined. However, exact seating ergonomics, lavatory enclosure, outlets, Wi-Fi, cabinetry and loading access depend on variant and tail.

Seat configuration
Typically 6–7 executive seats; up to 8 reference passenger positions by layout
Cabin volume
Approximately 292 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
17 ft 4 in long × Approximately 4 ft 9 in wide × Approximately 4 ft 7–9 in high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 67 cu ft combined

Internal and external compartments; published totals and access differ by variant and completion.

Cabin sources

Cessna Citation V/Ultra range, cruise speed and flight deck

AOPA's Citation V technical profile publishes 1,960 nautical miles and 425 KTAS. Business & Commercial Aviation's Citation Ultra analysis describes more than 1,400 nautical miles at over 400 knots and a roughly 420-to-430-KTAS maximum-cruise envelope. Both use JT15D-5-series engines but with different ratings, and Ultra aircraft introduced Honeywell Primus 1000-era avionics.

The differing source conditions make the exact variant and direct carrier's payload calculation decisive.

Range reference
More than 1,400 nm for the reviewed Ultra profile; up to 1,960 nm for the Citation V reference
Variant-specific technical-publisher references with different payload, cruise and reserve conditions.
Cruise speed reference
Approximately 425 KTAS for the Citation V; 420–430 KTAS maximum cruise for the Ultra
AOPA Citation V and B/CA Citation Ultra technical references; not average trip groundspeed.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5-series turbofans; ratings differ between V and Ultra
Fuel use depends on the installed engines, thrust, altitude, payload and cruise settings. An engine model alone does not predict trip fuel use.
Avionics
Variant- and tail-dependent; Ultra aircraft commonly use Honeywell Primus 1000-era systems with later retrofits possible
Aerodynamic design
Stretched straight-wing Model 560 airframe with aft-mounted engines and field-performance emphasis

Performance, engine and avionics sources

Is the Cessna Citation V/Ultra right for your charter?

A Citation V or Ultra may serve a regional business or leisure trip that needs a longer light-jet cabin and moderate baggage capacity. Ask Jet Partners to identify the exact variant, manufacture year, refurbishment, avionics, seat map and amenities in the written direct-carrier proposal so the comparison does not depend on a combined family label.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

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 V/Ultra

How many passengers can the Cessna Citation V/Ultra carry?
Typically 6–7 executive seats; up to 8 reference passenger positions by layout. 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 V/Ultra?
More than 1,400 nm for the reviewed Ultra profile; up to 1,960 nm for the Citation V reference is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Variant-specific technical-publisher references with different payload, cruise and reserve conditions. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Cessna Citation V/Ultra variants?
Citation V and Citation Ultra aircraft differ in engines, avionics and performance. Every figure is shown as a family range unless the variant is named. Ask for the exact variant, tail number, seating, equipment and direct carrier in writing. A model name does not confirm the offered configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Cessna Citation V/Ultra?
The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Cessna Citation V/Ultra-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 V/Ultra?
The family cabin is approximately 17 feet 4 inches long, 4 feet 9 inches wide and 4 feet 7 to 9 inches high, with about 292 cubic feet of volume. Six- and seven-seat executive arrangements commonly include club tables, a compact refreshment cabinet and an aft lavatory. Windows provide light beside the main seats. Baggage is often published near 67 cubic feet combined. However, exact seating ergonomics, lavatory enclosure, outlets, Wi-Fi, cabinetry and loading access depend on variant and tail. 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 V/Ultra arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker 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.

Cessna Citation V/Ultra technical sources

This profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 using the sources below. They include manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references. Performance and cabin figures are planning references. The proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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