Cessna Citation Bravo
Light Jet - 7 passengers, 1,744 nm published range
About the Cessna Citation Bravo
The Citation Bravo modernized Cessna's best-selling Citation II with more efficient PW530A engines, EFIS avionics, and a higher cruise speed, while keeping the same proven airframe that had already logged two decades of charter service. It is one of the most numerous light jets still flying US charter routes today.
Who charters it
Charter clients pick the Bravo purely on value: it is one of the least expensive light jets to charter, well suited to short-to-medium regional legs of 3-4 passengers where speed and cabin size matter less than price per hour.
Mission fit: the Cessna Citation Bravo at a glance
Best for
- Denver to the West Coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Teams of up to 7 in typical seating
Think twice if
- Denver to the East Coast with four aboard: plan on a fuel stop
- Standing room matters: the cabin is about 4'9" tall
Mountain airports
Limited. Eagle can work. For Aspen or Telluride we usually suggest a different aircraft.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 1,495 nm four-passenger figure, hold back a reserve and fly into a 50 kt headwind. Winds, weight and the operator's own performance numbers decide any given day. Check your route in the Range Explorer.
Specifications
- Class
- Light
- Manufacturer
- Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Published range
- 1,744 nm
- Range with four passengers
- 1,495 nm
- Planning range (85% reserve, 50 kt headwind)
- 1,126 nm
- Seats
- 7 typical, 8 max
- Service ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Takeoff field
- 3,600 ft
- Cabin height
- 4'9"
- Cabin width
- 4'10"
- Cabin length
- 16'7"
- Indicative rate
- Est. $2,900 - $3,600/hr
- Production
- Out of production
Specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Published range assumes still air, an optimum profile, and a light payload. Rates are indicative and vary with routing, availability, and operator.
Worth knowing
- PW530A turbofans replacing the older JT15D
- EFIS glass cockpit upgrade over the Citation II
- Large production run keeps parts and maintenance support strong
- Class-leading baggage capacity for its size
- One of the lowest-cost light jets to charter
Colorado mountain airports: limited
The Bravo shares the straight-wing short-field pedigree (about 3,600 ft takeoff) and remains one of the most common light jets on the US charter market, so EGE is comfortably workable, but its modest thrust makes hot-and-high climb performance the weak point and no source specifically confirmed routine ASE or TEX charter service. Treat ASE as a cool-conditions, reduced-load option and TEX as unusual for this type.
Planning guidance only. The operator, the AFM performance data, and conditions on the day are the final authority.
Is the Cessna Citation Bravo right for your trip?
See how far it reaches from your departure airport, or send us the trip and we will price it against the alternatives.