Citation Sovereign+
Super-Midsize Jet - 9 passengers, 3,200 nm published range
About the Citation Sovereign+
The Citation Sovereign+ was Textron's super-midsize workhorse before the Latitude and Longitude took over the lineup, combining coast-to-coast range with short-runway access thanks to a high-aspect-ratio wing. It remains common in the pre-owned market and on charter certificates even though it is no longer produced.
Who charters it
Still a common find on charter certificates and a good fit for clients focused on range and runway flexibility over cabin size; its wide, long cabin and 3,069 nm of range with four passengers punch above its light acquisition cost relative to Latitude/Longitude. Age and avionics package are confirmed on the specific aircraft, since in-service aircraft span the 2013-2021 production run.
Mission fit: the Citation Sovereign+ at a glance
A roomy midsize cabin with solid range for a larger group on medium to long trips, though taller guests will notice the headroom.
Best for
- Denver to either coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Teams of up to 9 in typical seating
- Ski and golf bags, with about 150 cu ft of baggage space
Think twice if
Nothing in the published numbers stands out. Tell us the trip and we will check it.
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 3,069 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
- Super-Midsize
- Manufacturer
- Textron Aviation (Cessna)
- Published range
- 3,200 nm
- Range with four passengers
- 3,069 nm
- Planning range (85% reserve, 50 kt headwind)
- 2,325 nm
- Seats
- 9 typical, 12 max
- Service ceiling
- 47,000 ft
- Takeoff field
- 3,530 ft
- Cabin height
- 5'8"
- Cabin width
- 5'6"
- Cabin length
- 25'3"
- Indicative rate
- Est. $4,800 - $6,300/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
- 3,200 nm range with strong short-field performance for its class
- Garmin G5000 avionics standard
- Standard winglets improve climb and cruise efficiency over the original Sovereign
- Wide, flat-floor cabin comparable in size to some heavy-jet competitors
- Deep, mature pre-owned market with predictable maintenance history
Colorado mountain airports: capable
Has one of the shortest sea-level takeoff field lengths of any midsize-and-up jet (3,530 ft) and is explicitly marketed as able to land at Aspen given its short-field wing design, so ASE and EGE should be routine with normal seasonal caveats. No source directly confirmed TEX operations, but the short-field numbers make it a plausible performer there with real payload cuts on hot days; treat that as unconfirmed.
Planning guidance only. The operator, the AFM performance data, and conditions on the day are the final authority.
FAA Part 135 data
On US charter certificates
89
aircraft on FAA Part 135 charter certificates
46
certificate holders operate them
Counted: Citation Sovereign and Sovereign+ (FAA model 680)
Built 2004 to 2021
Being on a certificate means an aircraft may be flown for hire. It does not mean every one is offered to the public. For each trip we confirm the specific operator and aircraft, and review its safety audits, before you book.
- Challenger 350422
- Citation X+144
- Citation Longitude101
- Citation Sovereign+89
- Falcon 2000LXS83
- Gulfstream G20059
Source: FAA Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list, as published September 10, 2026.
Is the Citation Sovereign+ 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.