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Midsize Jets

Cessna Citation XLS Midsize Jet Charter Guide

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Cessna Citation XLS at a glance

Explore Citation XLS charter with original-generation seating, cabin, baggage, range, KTAS cruise context and trip-specific aircraft confirmation.

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 XLS facts

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

Range
Approximately 1,800–1,858 nm
Original-XLS historical planning references; assumptions vary by payload and reserves, and this is not an XLS+ figure.
Passengers / seating
Typically 7–9 executive passengers in club, divan or mixed layouts
Cruise speed
Approximately 495–496 mph (430–431 knots)
Cabin dimensions
Cabin lengthApproximately 18 ft 6 in
Cabin width5 ft 6 in
Cabin height5 ft 8 in in the dropped aisle
Luggage / baggage
Approximately 79 cu ft combined

Specifications

Aircraft class
Midsize Jet
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company, now Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
$5,750–$8,000 per billable hour
Years manufactured
2004–2008 for the original Citation XLS
Model overview

The original Cessna Citation XLS is a midsize charter aircraft valued for its combination of a wide, dropped-aisle cabin, regional runway flexibility and a well-established global operating base.

It occupies a useful trip band for travelers who want a more accommodating cabin than a compact light jet while retaining efficient access to many regional airports, subject to the direct carrier's day-of-operation performance analysis.

Production history

Introduced after the Citation Excel, the original XLS continued the Model 560XL line from 2004 through 2008 with uprated Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B engines and refinements to takeoff and climb performance. It was followed by the XLS+, whose FADEC engines and Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck represent a separate generation.

So an original-XLS charter comparison should never inherit XLS+ or XLS Gen2 figures merely because all three share the 560XL type family.

Variant note. This profile covers the 2004–2008 original XLS. XLS+, XLS Gen2 and Citation Ascend performance, engines, avionics and standard cabin features are not interchangeable.

3D tour identity. The 3D experience shows the related Citation XLS+, not the exact Cessna Citation XLS. Cabin layout, finishes, equipment and dimensions may differ from the aircraft proposed for charter.

3D tour hosted on Matterport.

Overview and production sources

Midsize 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

Typical XLS charter cabins seat seven to nine passengers in club seating with movable executive chairs, worktables, a forward refreshment area and an aft lavatory, with individual-aircraft layouts sometimes adding a side-facing divan.

The shared cabin reference is approximately 422 cubic feet, 18 feet 6 inches long, 5 feet 6 inches wide and 5 feet 8 inches high at the dropped aisle, and about 79 cubic feet of combined stowage supports luggage outside the main seating area. Window placement provides natural light. Wi-Fi, power, entertainment, catering equipment and upholstery condition depend on the selected aircraft.

Seat configuration
Typically 7–9 executive passengers in club, divan or mixed layouts
Cabin volume
Approximately 422 cu ft, 560XL-family cabin reference
Cabin dimensions
Approximately 18 ft 6 in long × 5 ft 6 in wide × 5 ft 8 in in the dropped aisle high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 79 cu ft combined

Usable volume is divided among compartments; verify bag count, dimensions and loading limits against the actual tail.

Cabin sources

Range and performance

Performance and flight deck guidance

Original-XLS planning references generally place still-air range around 1,800 to 1,858 nautical miles and cruise near 430 to 431 KTAS. EUROCONTROL's broader C56X reference is explicitly type-level and must not substitute for an operator flight plan. The aircraft uses two PW545B turbofans and the 560XL low-wing, essentially zero-sweep aerodynamic platform.

Original flight decks and later Garmin G5000 upgrades vary, and the licensed carrier must resolve payload, reserves, runway, temperature, winds and alternates for the requested itinerary.

Range reference
Approximately 1,800–1,858 nm
Original-XLS historical planning references; assumptions vary by payload and reserves, and this is not an XLS+ figure.
Cruise speed reference
Approximately 430–431 KTAS
Original-XLS cruise references aligned to EUROCONTROL's indicative C56X type-level data; not guaranteed block speed.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B 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
Original Honeywell flight deck with certified Garmin G5000 modernization available on equipped aircraft
Aerodynamic design
Low-mounted, essentially zero-sweep 560XL wing and wide-fuselage cross-section
Performance, engine and avionics sources

Mission fit

Mission planning guidance

The Citation XLS is well matched to regional business sectors and leisure itineraries where cabin cross-section, baggage practicality and access to secondary airports are important, especially for parties that do not require transcontinental range.

Jet Partners will distinguish an original XLS from XLS+, XLS Gen2 and Ascend options, obtain the proposed aircraft's configuration and operating details from the direct carrier, and place confirmed aircraft, schedule, amenities and written terms in the trip-specific 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 XLS

How many passengers can the Cessna Citation XLS carry?
Typically 7–9 executive passengers in club, divan or mixed layouts. 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 XLS?
Approximately 1,800–1,858 nm is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Original-XLS historical planning references; assumptions vary by payload and reserves, and this is not an XLS+ figure. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Cessna Citation XLS variants?
This profile covers the 2004–2008 original XLS. XLS+, XLS Gen2 and Citation Ascend performance, engines, avionics and standard cabin features are not interchangeable. 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 XLS?
The reviewed category planning range is $5,750–$8,000 per billable hour. It is not a Cessna Citation XLS-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 XLS?
Typical XLS charter cabins seat seven to nine passengers in club seating with movable executive chairs, worktables, a forward refreshment area and an aft lavatory, with individual-aircraft layouts sometimes adding a side-facing divan. The shared cabin reference is approximately 422 cubic feet, 18 feet 6 inches long, 5 feet 6 inches wide and 5 feet 8 inches high at the dropped aisle, and about 79 cubic feet of combined stowage supports luggage outside the main seating area. Window placement provides natural light. Wi-Fi, power, entertainment, catering equipment and upholstery condition depend on the selected aircraft. 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 XLS 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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