Cessna · Midsize Jet
Citation XLS+
The sweet spot of private aviation: stand-up cabin, transcontinental range
- Passengers
- 9
- Hours nonstop*
- 4:30
- Baggage
- 90 ft³
*Approximate maximum endurance for comparison only. Actual performance depends on payload, winds, and day-of-flight conditions.
Why clients ask for the Citation XLS+ by name
The Citation XLS+ is consistently among the most booked midsize jets in North America, and the reason is simple: it does almost everything well. A stand-up cabin at 5'7", double-club seating for up to 9, 90 cu ft of baggage space, and just enough range to handle most US transcontinental routes non-stop. It's the first aircraft in this guide where you genuinely don't feel like you're compromising on cabin comfort. An excellent all-purpose platform for corporate and leisure travel alike.
Photos show the Citation XLS family. Every charter interior is a little different. Before you book, we send photos of the exact aircraft and interior assigned to your trip, so there are no surprises at the FBO.
Typical charter rate
Est. from $9,900/hr
estimate per flight hour, before taxes and fees
Request a QuoteEstimates vary with routing, availability, and operator. Every quote is transparent and all-in, with no surprise fees.
Step inside the cabin
Explore the layout the way you would on a walkthrough: where you sit, where the coffee lives, and where the golf bags go.
Typical charter configuration: forward two-place divan, club of four, and two aft seats, 8 passengers (some aircraft seat 9).
- Cabin height
- 5'7"
- Cabin width
- 5'6"
- Cabin length
- 18'3"
- Baggage
- 90 cu ft
A cabin you can stand up in
The XLS is the midsize jet most first-time charter clients fall for, and the reason is the cabin. You walk in upright, pick a club seat, and settle into a space built for conversation.
- Stand-up 5'7" center aisle, no crouching to your seat
- Double-club leather seating for up to 9
- Enclosed aft lavatory
- Eleven large windows keep the cabin bright
Cabin amenities
Standard on the Citation XLS+ in typical charter configuration.
- Stand-up 5'7" cabin height
- Double-club seating (8-9 pax)
- Full refreshment center
- Enhanced weather radar
- Executive work surfaces
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Enclosed lavatory
- Aft baggage accessible in-flight
Where can it take you nonstop?
Pick your departure city and see the Citation XLS+'s reach across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Flying from Colorado, most of the country is one leg away.
From Centennial (APA), the Citation XLS+ reaches anywhere inside the ring without a fuel stop.
Ring shows a planning range of 1,396 nm: range with four passengers, less a reserve, flown into a 50 kt headwind. Payload, routing and the day's winds decide real-world reach. Your quote confirms nonstop capability for your exact trip.
Is this the right aircraft for your trip?
An honest fit check beats a hard sell. Here is where the Citation XLS+ shines, and where we would steer you to a different aircraft instead.
Mission fit: the Citation XLS+ at a glance
A roomier midsize cabin than a light jet for a small group on regional trips, though taller passengers will feel the headroom.
Best for
- Denver to the West Coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Teams of up to 9 in typical seating
Think twice if
- Denver to the East Coast with four aboard: plan on a fuel stop
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 1,853 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.
Book it for
Longer domestic US routes
Just enough range at 1,853 nm to handle routes like NYC-Denver or Chicago-LA non-stop with a comfortable cabin. The sweet spot for most corporate US travel.
Corporate groups of 6-9
Stand-up cabin, two club zones, and the ability to seat up to 9, perfect for taking a full leadership team to an offsite or board meeting.
Mixed business + leisure travel
Comfortable enough for a 4-hour family trip and professional enough for an executive roadshow. One of the most versatile aircraft in the charter market.
Golf and ski trips with gear
90 cu ft baggage hold is meaningfully larger than light jets, accommodates golf bags and ski equipment for groups of 4-6.
Skip it for
NYC to Europe or transoceanic routes
At 1,853 nm, the XLS+ cannot cross the Atlantic non-stop. A heavy jet is required for transatlantic legs.
Groups larger than 9
Maximum certified capacity is typically 9 in charter configuration. Larger groups need a heavy or ultra-long-range jet.
Ultra-remote airstrip operations
3,560 ft takeoff distance means it needs a longer runway than the CJ3+, not all remote strips can accommodate it.
Popular Citation XLS+ routes
Performance
- Max altitude
- 45,000 ft
- Cruise speed
- 441 kts
- Takeoff distance
- 3,560 ft
- Max range
- 1,853 nm
Mid-market executives, corporate flight departments on a budget, families of 4-8 on leisure trips, and anyone who wants a proper stand-up cabin without paying heavy-jet rates. The most versatile charter aircraft in the US market.
How it compares
Not sure the Citation XLS+ is the one? These are the aircraft clients most often weigh it against.
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FAA Part 135 data
On US charter certificates
281
aircraft on FAA Part 135 charter certificates
103
certificate holders operate them
Counted: Citation Excel, XLS, XLS+ and Ascend (all FAA model 560XL)
Built 1999 to 2026
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.
- Citation XLS+281
- Citation Latitude257
- Hawker 800XP / 850XP141
- Learjet 60XR111
- Embraer Praetor 500103
- Learjet 45XR93
Source: FAA Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list, as published September 10, 2026.
Ready to charter the Citation XLS+?
Tell us your trip and we will confirm the right aircraft, vet the operator, and send an all-in quote. We review each operator's third-party safety audits (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO) before recommending it, backed by Stratos Jets.