The Cessna Citation Ascend has a variable operating cost of $3,100 per hour. It offers a range of 1,700 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 430 knots (495 mph), with an average fuel burn of 220 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna Citation Ascend measures 5’8″ high, 5’6″ wide, and 18’6″ long, offering 580 cubic feet of interior volume. With seating for up to eight occupants, it provides a comfortable and efficient environment for business and executive travel. Requiring 3,800 feet for takeoff and 3,200 feet for landing, the Citation Ascend is well-suited for a wide range of airports, making it a dependable and versatile midsize jet for corporate flight departments and private operators alike.
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Cessna Citation Ascend | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
2
/
8
Seat Full Range
1700
/
1956
Normal Cruise
430
/
495
Avg Pre Owned Price
16795000
Cost Per NM
7
Sample Budget
Cessna Citation Ascend
Sample Budget
| Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 81000 NM | 131625 NM |
| Fuel Cost | $275000 | $446875 |
| Total Fixed Cost | $617400 | $617400 |
| Total Variable Cost | $640000 | $1040000 |
| Total Hourly Cost | $6287 | $5100 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
81000
Total Hrs
81000
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
81000
HOURLY VARIABLE COST
ANNUAL FIXED COST
$
370,000
$
40,800
$
$
$
108,000
$
$
610,000
$
503,813
$
106,188
ANNUAL VARIABLE COST
28,375
$
177,344
$
72,000
27,625
44,375
0
0
72,000
$
98,750
$
40,625
$
388,719
ANNUAL BUDGET
$
494,906
MONTHLY BUDGET
$
41,242