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Cessna Citation I / I SP charter

The aircraft that started the Citation line; the I/SP is certified for single-pilot operation. We quote a fixed all-in price before you commit.

5Passengers
1,328 nmRange
357 ktCruise
41,000 ftCeiling

Specifications

Cessna Citation I / I SP numbers that matter

Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.

Passengers

5up to 5 in a high-density layout

Range

1,328 nm1,528 statute miles

Cruise speed

357 kt411 mph

Service ceiling

41,000 ftabove most weather and airline traffic

In service since

1976Cessna

Hourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.

Where it can actually go

Runway reality for the Cessna Citation I / I SP

A light jet typically needs around 4,500 ft of runway at mid weights. Measured against the 135 airports we hold real runway data for: 135 can take it, 0 cannot. That is the constraint most spec sheets leave out.

Runway needed

~4,500 fttypical balanced field, mid weight

Airports that fit

135 of 135checked against real runway data

Range from New York

1,328 nmtransatlantic needs a stop

Runway requirement is typical for the class, not a manufacturer limit — temperature, elevation and payload move it, and dispatch checks the actual field for your date.

Alternatives

Other light jets we charter

Same class, different cabin and economics.

Good to know

Cessna Citation I / I SP charter questions

How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation I / I SP?

We do not publish an estimated hourly rate for the Cessna Citation I / I SP: charter pricing for this type varies too much by operator, age and configuration for a single figure to be honest. Dispatch sends a fixed all-in quote for your actual route and dates, usually within 30 minutes.

How many passengers does the Cessna Citation I / I SP carry?

5 in the normal charter layout and up to 5 in a high-density configuration. Baggage volume varies by configuration on this type — dispatch checks the actual aircraft before confirming.

How far can the Cessna Citation I / I SP fly?

1,328 nautical miles (1,528 statute miles) at a 357 kt cruise. Real range drops with headwind, full seats and hot high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.

Which airports can the Cessna Citation I / I SP use?

As a light jet it typically needs about 4,500 ft of runway at mid weights. Across the 135 airports we hold runway data for, 135 are long enough and 0 are not — dispatch checks the actual field against your date, temperature and payload before confirming.

Price a Cessna Citation I / I SP on your route

Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one fixed all-in number, usually within half an hour.

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