Citation I
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 5 |
| Cabin length | 11.5 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.3 ft |
| Baggage volume | 57 cu ft |
At 4.3 ft of cabin height, the Citation I is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Citation I cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 1,174 nm |
| Max cruise | 350 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~298 ktas |
With 1,174 nm of range, the Citation I is built for short-to-mid US missions. Plan a fuel stop for anything past three hours of cruise.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Citation I at roughly $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Light jets like this carry 6–8 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 →
Citation I vs Light Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Citation I?
The Cessna Citation I has a published range of 1,174 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Citation I seat?
Most Citation I cabins seat 5 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 Citation I?
Citation I charter rates typically run $3,000–$5,000 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 $15,000 and $25,000 all-in.
Can you stand up in a Citation I?
The Citation I has a cabin height of 4.3 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Citation Is actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 34 Citation I flights. The single busiest route was Fort Myers (KFMY) to Titusville (KTIX), with 2 flights observed.
How do I book a Citation I empty leg?
Search AceJet for live empty-leg inventory across every light operator we track. Each listing links straight to the operator running the flight; we don't broker or mark up. Set an alert to be emailed the moment a matching leg posts.
Citation Is for Charter (3)
Where Citation Is 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
| Titusville (KTIX) | 5 |
| Fort Myers (KFMY) | 3 |
| Deland (KDED) | 2 |
| Fort Lauderdale (KFXE) | 2 |
| Lakeland (KLAL) | 2 |
| Springfield (KSGF) | 1 |
| Columbus (KCMH) | 1 |
| Ludington (KLDM) | 1 |
| Fort Wayne (KFWA) | 1 |
| Stuart (KSUA) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| TREND AVIATION LLC | 1 | 34 |
Comparable aircraft
Same category, similar mission profile. The framing below summarizes how each one differs from the Citation I on the dimensions that matter most.