Why might a group choose the Cessna Citation XLS?

It provides a business-cabin setting for a small party without the scale of a large private jet. Club seats, service storage and a separate lavatory area make it a practical layout for business and personal travel.

What is more important than the advertised seat total?

Look at which seats are in the main club area and which are additional positions. The legal seat count and the number of seats a group finds comfortable for a longer flight are not always the same.

What powers the Cessna Citation XLS?

A typical installation uses two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B engines. Confirm the precise engine subvariant and any conversion package on the offered aircraft if the specification is important to the choice.

Can it accommodate golf clubs or other bulky bags?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 2.24 cubic metres. Ask the operator to check the actual cases or equipment. Compartment volume alone does not establish whether an item will pass through the hatch or leave room for the rest of the party's bags.

Does the published range apply with every seat occupied?

The useful answer comes from the operator's plan for the actual party, bags and route. More passengers or baggage can reduce the fuel that can be carried, while winds and reserve requirements can also change the result.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

The quoted cabin height is about 1.73 metres. Taller passengers may need to stoop when moving through the aisle; seat comfort and headroom should be judged separately.

What toilet facilities should we expect?

Provision depends on the cabin fit: a compact touring interior and an executive layout can be very different. Ask whether a toilet is installed and how much privacy it offers before planning a longer flight around it.

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Cessna Citation XLS
Family:: Citation 560XL
Manufacturer:: Cessna Aircraft Company

Aircraft Class:: Midsize
ICAO/IATA Codes:: C56X/CJL

Number Built:: 328
Available on Aviapages:: 75
Single Pilot Operations:: No

Popularity90
Reliability95
Comfort65

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 45 000 ft 13 716 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 20 201 lbs 9 163 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B
Typical Avionics:: Honeywell Primus 1000

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 373 kts 691 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 433 kts 802 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 4.1 h
Max Range:: 2 095 nmi 3 880 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 1 596 lb/h 724 kg/h
Max Payload:: 2 425 lbs 1 100 kg

Cessna Citation XLS Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 9
Cabin Height:: 5.68 ft 1.73 m
Cabin Width:: 5.51 ft 1.68 m
Cabin Length:: 18.5 ft 5.64 m

Sleeping Places:: 2
Estimated Cabin Volume:: 454.65 ft³ 12.87 m³
Luggage Volume:: 79.1 ft³ 2.24 m³

2 Divan seats
2 Sleeping places
Hot meal
Lavatory
Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 17.16 ft 5.23 m
Aircraft Length:: 51.84 ft 15.8 m
Wingspan:: 55.68 ft 16.97 m

Cabin Zones:: 1 passenger seating area, with club/forward-facing seats; refreshment storage and toilet facilities are separate from the seating-zone count (representative layout)
Doors:: 1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:: Approved baggage compartments; volume, mass limits and cabin access vary with aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Cessna Citation XLS

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $4 700

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): —
Pre-owned Price Range: $1.7M – $7.5M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $12.02
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $2 407 – $3 611
Annual Cost of Ownership: $1.24M – $1.86M
Cost per Seat-Mile: $1.31

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $601 784
At 350 hours: $1.05M

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $497 246
At 350 hours: $497 246

Farnborough – Ibiza

EGLF – LEIB

Flight time:: 2 h 8 min
Estimated price:: $17 560

Farnborough – Malaga

EGLF – LEMG

Flight time:: 2 h 31 min
Estimated price:: $20 286

Paris – Marrakesh

LFPB – GMMX

Flight time:: 3 h 13 min
Estimated price:: $25 264

Paris – Athens

LFPB – LGAV

Flight time:: 3 h 6 min
Estimated price:: $24 434

Geneve – Mykonos

LSGG – LGMK

Flight time:: 2 h 47 min
Estimated price:: $22 182

Zurich – Palma

LSZH – LEPA

Flight time:: 1 h 33 min
Estimated price:: $13 412

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Cessna Citation XLS Description

The Citation XLS is technically a mid-sized jet – its cabin length is 18.7 feet and it can fly up to 1,961 miles (1,704 nautical miles); however, it can also take off in 3,500 feet and climb to cruise altitude in just 18 minutes, performance statistics reminiscent of light private jets. At any rate, the XLS boasts excellent handling capabilities, reliable systems, and consistent delivery of smooth, quick flights. The XLS is the updated version of the Citation Excel and goes faster and further than its predecessor. The 5.7 feet high interior of the XLS holds nine passengers in a cabin that’s quiet and draft-free, due to the triple-sealed entry door and triple-pane windows. Details like fold-out tables, sliding headrests, and seats two to four inches wider than in previous models make flying comfortable. A couch (rated to takeoff/landing safety standards) comes standard. Indirect LED lighting is installed to give the cabin a roomier, more natural feel and comes with the benefits of producing less heat and lasting longer. An external compartment provides 80 cubic feet of storage space, along with some additional space in an internal closet. Subtle design details illustrate Cessna’s custom of creating simple, high-performance jets. The frame is made from riveted, hot-bonded aluminum alloy, which reduces assembly cost and slightly increases drag. This is more than made-up for by the straight-wing design and narrower, pointed nose, which greatly reduce drag. In short, the Citation XLS is a solid, reliable private jet that can take you anywhere a mid-sized jet can. Its comfort, performance and reliability match Cessna’s high standards in private jet travel.