Midsize Jet
Citation XLS+ — Private Jet Charter
The Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet aircraft with a maximum range of 2,100 nm, 8 seats. SkyAccess tracks 1 active Citation XLS+ aircraft across 1 FAA Part 135 charter operators, with 1 upcoming empty legs published on this type.
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Citation XLS+ Specifications
- Seats
- 8
- Max range
- 2,100 nm
- Max speed
- 575 kts
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Cabin LxWxH
- 221 × 66 × 65 in
- Cabin volume
- 577 ft³
- Engines
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada
- MTOW
- 20,200 lb
After the success of their Citation Excel and XLS models, Cessna Aircraft Company decided to create the Citation XLS+, which featured several major improvements in performance. The Citation XLS+ is mid-sized jet and the third of the Excel series. It was FAA certified and began delivery in 2008. The Citation XLS+ is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW54C engines with 4,119 pounds of thrust, allowing the jet to have a range of 1,719 nm under NBAA IFR with 4 passengers. The updated design features Collins Pro Line 21 glass-panel avionics, four screen LCD EFIS displays, and an extended contour of the nose to improve aerodynamics. The cabin volume is 577 cubic feet, seating up to nine passengers and 2 crew members. Cessna Aircraft Company continues to produce Citation XLS+ aircraft today. A total of 261 jets have been built since 2008, and 256 of these are currently in operation. As of 2019, 36% of the Citation XLS+ aircraft are pre-owned, and 64% are new. 4% of the fleet is for sale on the market, and there they spend an average of 123 days. North America holds the largest percentage of the XLS+ fleet with 61%, and Europe owns 26%. An additional 7% is operated in Asia. Factory List price of $13,600,000 as of Q2 2025.
Operators flying the Citation XLS+ (1)
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1 FAA Part 135 operators list a Citation XLS+ on SkyAccess. Operator identity is kept confidential — members and charter requests get the full list.
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Active Citation XLS+ aircraft on SkyAccess (1)
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Tail numbers, year, operator, and base for the 1 active Citation XLS+ aircraft on SkyAccess are available to members.
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Frequently asked about Citation XLS+ charter
- How much does it cost to charter a Citation XLS+?
- Citation XLS+ charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Citation XLS+ runs 25–80% below the equivalent on-demand charter rate, with the deepest discounts inside the 72-hour window before departure. On-demand retail charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.
- Which operators fly the Citation XLS+?
- 1 FAA Part 135 operator currently flies the Citation XLS+ on SkyAccess, with 1 active aircraft on the certificate. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.
- Are there Citation XLS+ empty leg flights available?
- SkyAccess currently has 1 upcoming Citation XLS+ empty leg flight published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked — set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Citation XLS+ empty legs appear.
- Is the Citation XLS+ a safe aircraft to charter?
- The Citation XLS+ is an FAA-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.