Cessna Citation XLS+ Charter

Name: Cessna Citation XLS+
Brand: Cessna
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Overview

The Cessna Citation XLS+ at a glance

The XLS+ is chosen for three missions. First, short-field midsize work: 1,085 m at MTOW beats a Hawker 800XP by roughly 450 m, so Sardinia, Ibiza and St Moritz stay on the table. Second, four-hour European legs with eight passengers seated in a genuine stand-up cabin, not a Learjet tube. Third, cost discipline: 210 gph and 2,250 to 2,900 USD per hour variable puts it well under a Citation Sovereign for the same 3,441 km mission. The trade-off is speed, 441 kt versus 466 kt on newer midsize types.

Specifications

Cessna Citation XLS+ specifications & fast facts

Range: 3,889 km
Passengers: 9
Top speed: 441 kt
Cabin height: 1.73 m
Cabin width: 1.68 m
Manufacturer: Textron Aviation (Cessna)
Country of origin: United States (Wichita, Kansas)
First flight: 29 February 1996 (Citation Excel)
In production since: 2008 as XLS+, Excel family from 1998
Aircraft still built: No, XLS+ production ended in 2022
Units delivered: 1,000+ across the Excel, XLS and XLS+ line
Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C, 4,119 lbf each
Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 with four flat-panel displays
Max cruise altitude: 45,000 ft
Cabin altitude: 8,000 ft at FL450 (9.3 psi differential)
Baggage volume: 2,548 L (90 cu ft), 800 lb limit
Takeoff distance: 1,085 m (3,560 ft) at MTOW
Landing distance: 969 m (3,180 ft)
Runway suitability: Comfortable from 4,000 ft runways, steep-approach variant required for London City
Certification: FAA type certificate April 1998 (Excel), XLS+ approval 2008
Lavatory: Aft enclosed lavatory with sink and externally serviced tank
Passengers (typical): 8
Passengers (max): 9
Crew: 2 pilots
Range (nm): 2,100 nm
Cruise speed: 441 kt (817 km/h)
Max altitude: 45,000 ft
Cabin length: 5.64 m (18.5 ft)
Cabin volume: 422 cu ft
Baggage: 90 cu ft
Lavatories: 1 (enclosed)
Galley: Forward refreshment center, cold service
Flight attendant: Not typical
Wi-Fi: Optional (Gogo Avance L3/L5)
Runway required: 3,560 ft
Years produced: 2022-2025 (Excel/XLS family since 1998)

Cabin floorplan

Cessna Citation XLS+ cabin layout

Cabin height 1.73 m · Width 1.68 m · Seats up to 9

Cabin floorplan of the Cessna Citation XLS+ — Scale cabin floorplan of the Cessna Citation XLS Gen2.

Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Cessna Citation XLS+

Charter rate (EUR/hr)

€5,500 to 7,500

Ex-tax, European operators

Charter rate (USD/hr)

$5,000 to 6,800

North American operators

List price, new

~$16.11M

Factory-new, current model year

Pre-owned market

$5.3 to 12.5M

5-8 year old aircraft

Annual fixed cost

$300,000 to 420,000

Crew, hangar, insurance

Variable cost per hour

$2,250 to 2,900

Fuel, maintenance, fees

Crew required

2 pilots, cabin attendant optional on longer charters.

Fuel burn

210 gph typical cruise (about 795 L/h)

Typical cruise

Typical annual use

350 to 500 hrs/yr

Hangar footprint

15.8 m × 17.2 m

XLS+ production ended in 2022 after more than 1,000 Excel-family airframes. The installed fleet is the largest of any midsize jet, which keeps parts, training and charter availability strong.

Compare

Cessna Citation XLS+ vs. similar midsize jets

How the Cessna Citation XLS+ stacks up against the other midsize jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft	Range	Pax	Top speed	Cabin H × W	Notes
Cessna Citation Latitude	5,560 km	9	446 kt	1.83 × 1.98 m	The default modern midsize. Flat floor, best-in-class cabin height, single-club or double-club layouts.
Embraer Praetor 600	7,223 km	8	466 kt	1.83 × 2.08 m	Officially super-midsize by range but midsize-priced by charter market. Best cabin altitude in class (5,800 ft at FL450).
Hawker 900XP	5,000 km	8	448 kt	1.75 × 1.83 m	The classic midsize workhorse. Still popular for its cabin length; slightly older tails now retiring.
Learjet 60XR	4,630 km	7	464 kt	1.73 × 1.83 m	Fastest in the midsize category. Preferred when time-to-destination matters more than cabin volume.
Embraer Legacy 450	5,371 km	9	466 kt	1.83 × 2.08 m	The first fly-by-wire midsize. Six-foot stand-up cabin, Pro Line Fusion avionics, best-in-class cabin altitude.
Embraer Praetor 500	6,186 km	9	466 kt	1.83 × 2.08 m	The Legacy 450 evolved. Winglets and additional fuel bring range to 3,340 nm. Class-leading cabin altitude of 5,800 ft.

Cessna Citation Latitude Embraer Praetor 600 Hawker 900XP Learjet 60XR Embraer Legacy 450 Embraer Praetor 500

Considering a different size? Browse the full midsize jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Cessna Citation XLS+ photos

Cessna Citation XLS+ midsize jet on climb-out above broken cloud

Citation XLS+ cabin in double-club layout with cream leather seating

Citation XLS+ on the FBO ramp with airstair door lowered

Citation XLS+ Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck

Typical missions

Popular Cessna Citation XLS+ routes

London → Nice 1 h 55 min

Geneva → Ibiza 1 h 55 min

Frankfurt → Madrid 2 h 35 min

Milan → Mykonos 2 h 20 min

Nice → Sofia 2 h 25 min

New York → Miami 2 h 50 min

Questions

Cessna Citation XLS+ FAQ

How many passengers can the Cessna Citation XLS+ seat?

Eight in the standard double-club charter layout, nine with the belted lavatory seat. Most European operators sell it as an eight-seat aircraft with full baggage.

What is the Cessna Citation XLS+ hourly charter rate?

European operators quote 5,500 to 7,500 EUR per hour ex-tax. North-American rates run 5,000 to 6,800 USD per hour. Broker indices publish 2026 all-in super-light and midsize rates of 6,400 to 9,900 EUR per hour once positioning and taxes are added.

How much does a Cessna Citation XLS+ cost?

The last new XLS+ listed at about 16.11 million USD equipped. Pre-owned aircraft run 5.3 to 12.5 million USD depending on year, engine programme status and avionics upgrades.

What does it cost to own and operate a Cessna Citation XLS+?

Fixed costs run about 300,000 to 420,000 USD per year for crew, hangar and insurance. Variable costs are 2,250 to 2,900 USD per flight hour. At 400 hours per year the all-in figure lands near 1.3 to 1.6 million USD.

How many crew does the Cessna Citation XLS+ need?

Two pilots. A cabin attendant is optional and usually added only on legs over three hours or with full seats. The type is not single-pilot certified in commercial charter.

Where is the Cessna Citation XLS+ built?

Textron Aviation built the XLS+ in Wichita, Kansas, on the same line as the earlier Excel and XLS. Service is handled through the Textron Aviation network plus authorised European centres.

When did the Cessna Citation XLS+ first fly?

The Citation Excel airframe first flew on 29 February 1996 and was certified in April 1998. The XLS+ variant with PW545C engines and Pro Line 21 entered service in 2008.

Is the Cessna Citation XLS+ still in production?

No. Production ended in 2022. The installed fleet of more than 1,000 Excel-family aircraft keeps parts and training well supported, and charter availability across Europe remains the best in the midsize class.

What engines does the Cessna Citation XLS+ use?

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C turbofans rated at 4,119 lbf each, with full-authority digital engine control. FADEC replaced the manual scheduling of the earlier PW545A and cut fuel burn on climb.

How does the Cessna Citation XLS+ compare to a Hawker 800XP?

The Hawker has a slightly wider 1.83 m cabin and 800 km more range. The XLS+ needs about 1,085 m for takeoff against roughly 1,534 m for the Hawker, so it reaches short and hot-and-high fields the Hawker refuses. Fuel burn is 210 gph against about 257 gph, and pre-owned support is stronger on the Citation.

Can the Cessna Citation XLS+ use short runways?

Yes. It needs 1,085 m at MTOW and 969 m to land, which covers Sardinia, Ibiza, Samedan and most Greek island fields. London City requires the steep-approach configuration and an approved crew.

What is the baggage capacity?

2,548 litres or about 90 cubic feet, of which 80 cubic feet sits in the heated external compartment. The weight limit is 800 lb, enough for eight passengers with ski or golf bags.