A midsize jet suits a New York trip that crosses several states in one leg with a full group on board.
Cessna introduced the Citation Excel in 1998. It seats 7 to 8 with a published range of 1,858 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 441 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 90 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1998
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,858 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 441 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 52.5 feet
- Wingspan: 56.3 feet
- Height: 17.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 90 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Excel Fits New York
With 1,858 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from New York to destinations such as Charleston, Miami and St. Maarten, allowing for reserves and routing. Palm Beach and South Florida are busiest from November through April, and aircraft for the holiday weeks are worth booking early.
New York trips in this class usually leave from Teterboro, about eight miles from Midtown, or from Westchester County Airport in White Plains, depending on where you are starting from on the ground. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is the operator’s call for that aircraft, its weight and the day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How New York Clients Use the Cessna Citation Excel
New York clients book midsize jets for Florida weekends and for long business days that cross several states.
Send us the route, the passenger count and what everyone is bringing, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits the trip or suggest one that fits better.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $4,500 to $5,800 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Excel / XLS charter in or out of New York, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.