Citation M2 Gen2
Very Light Jet - 6 passengers, 1,550 nm published range
About the Citation M2 Gen2
The Citation M2 Gen2 is Textron Aviation's entry-level very light jet, pairing a Garmin G3000 touchscreen flight deck with standard autothrottles in a compact, single-pilot-certified airframe. It carries up to seven passengers at speeds up to 404 ktas, covering about 1,183 nm with four passengers aboard, which makes it one of the fastest aircraft in its class.
Who charters it
Charter clients pick the M2 for short-to-medium regional hops with 2-4 passengers where speed and price beat turboprops and larger light jets alike; a strong fit for quick day-trip business runs and smaller groups on a budget.
Mission fit: the Citation M2 Gen2 at a glance
A straightforward light jet for a very small party on regional legs, though the cabin is snug for longer flights.
Best for
- Denver to the West Coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Small parties of up to 6
- Shorter runways, with a published takeoff distance of about 3,200 ft
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
- A full cabin with skis or golf bags: baggage space is about 46 cu ft
Mountain airports
Capable. Routine into Eagle. Aspen and Telluride depend on weight, weather and the operator's own approval for the field.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 1,183 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
- Very Light
- Manufacturer
- Textron Aviation (Cessna)
- Published range
- 1,550 nm
- Range with four passengers
- 1,183 nm
- Planning range (85% reserve, 50 kt headwind)
- 881 nm
- Seats
- 6 typical, 7 max
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Takeoff field
- 3,210 ft
- Cabin height
- 4'9"
- Cabin width
- 4'10"
- Cabin length
- 11'0"
- Indicative rate
- Est. $3,000 - $3,800/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
- Garmin G3000 touchscreen avionics with full-regime autothrottles
- Single-pilot certified
- Club-4 cabin plus folding side-facing seat (adds 50 lb of accessible baggage)
- Trailing-link landing gear for soft landings and smooth taxiing
- Wireless smartphone charging plus USB-A/C ports throughout the cabin
- 725 lb combined front/rear baggage capacity with optional ski tube
Colorado mountain airports: capable
The M2 has short-field numbers similar to the CJ2 and can operate from Aspen, but broker sources note it is an entry-level light jet that is not the primary recommendation for Aspen's demanding elevation compared to the CJ3, CJ4, or Phenom 300. EGE is routine for the type; ASE is workable with payload/fuel caveats, and TEX should be treated as more marginal given its lower thrust reserve versus the more powerful CJ/Phenom siblings.
Planning guidance only. The operator, the AFM performance data, and conditions on the day are the final authority.
Is the Citation M2 Gen2 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.