Citation I/SP
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 5 |
| Cabin length | 11.5 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.9 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.4 ft |
| Baggage volume | 57 cu ft |
At 4.4 ft of cabin height, the Citation I/SP is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Citation I/SP 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 | 910 nm |
| Max cruise | 345 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~293 ktas |
With 910 nm of range, the Citation I/SP 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/SP 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/SP vs Light Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the Citation I/SP?
The Cessna Citation I/SP has a published range of 910 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the Citation I/SP seat?
Most Citation I/SP 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/SP?
Citation I/SP 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/SP?
The Citation I/SP has a cabin height of 4.4 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do Citation I/SPs actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 500 Citation I/SP flights. The single busiest route was Bethune (CO22) to Denver (KAPA), with 6 flights observed.
How do I book a Citation I/SP empty leg?
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Citation I/SPs for Charter (10)
Where Citation I/SPs 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
| Pompano Beach (KPMP) | 46 |
| Blair (KBTA) | 35 |
| Denver (KAPA) | 20 |
| Fort Lauderdale (KFXE) | 9 |
| Titusville (KTIX) | 9 |
| St Louis (KSUS) | 8 |
| Oklahoma City (KPWA) | 8 |
| Miami (KOPF) | 7 |
| Nashville (KBNA) | 7 |
| Lincoln (KLNK) | 7 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| PLANE TRAVEL LLC | 2 | 210 |
| Suburban Air Express, Inc. | 2 | 156 |
| RABER FLIGHT SERVICES, LLC | 1 | 52 |
| TREND AVIATION LLC | 1 | 32 |
| Catalina Aerospace Corporation | 1 | 18 |
| PRIVATE JETS, INC. | 1 | 15 |
| Hera Flight, LLC | 1 | 11 |
| Gulf Atlantic Airways, Inc. | 1 | 6 |
Comparable aircraft
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