Cessna Citation VII
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 8 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Cessna Citation VII cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Cessna Citation VII at roughly $4,500–$7,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Midsize jets like this carry 7–9 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation VII seat?
Most Cessna Citation VII cabins seat 8 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation VII?
Cessna Citation VII charter rates typically run $4,500–$7,500 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $22,500 and $37,500 all-in.
Where do Cessna Citation VIIs actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 490 Cessna Citation VII flights. The single busiest route was Jeffersonville (KJVY) to Lexington (KLEX), with 9 flights observed.
How do I book a Cessna Citation VII empty leg?
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Cessna Citation VIIs for Charter (11)
Where Cessna Citation VIIs actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
| Jeffersonville (KJVY) | 45 |
| Dallas (KADS) | 41 |
| Dallas (KDAL) | 22 |
| Lexington (KLEX) | 20 |
| Sioux Falls (KFSD) | 17 |
| Sheldon (KSHL) | 16 |
| Iowa City (KIOW) | 15 |
| Paullina (1Y9) | 14 |
| Houston (KHOU) | 9 |
| Omaha (KOMA) | 8 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Evaluation & Management Inc. | 2 | 137 |
| Midwest Flying Service, Inc. | 2 | 114 |
| WINDSTAR AVIATION INC | 2 | 99 |
| Century Aviation Inc | 1 | 78 |
| Air Trek, Inc. | 1 | 34 |
| MIDWEST AVIATION DIV OF SOUTHWEST AVIATION, INC | 1 | 28 |
Comparable aircraft
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