The Cessna Citation Excel has a variable operating cost of $3,266 per hour. It provides a range of 1,500 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 437 knots (503 mph), with an average fuel burn of 237 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation Excel measures 5’8″ high, 5’6″ wide, and 18’6″ long, offering 580 cubic feet of interior space. Designed for up to 9 passengers, the comfortable and spacious interior delivers a premium travel experience for business or leisure. Requiring 4,000 feet for takeoff and 3,300 feet for landing, the Citation Excel is ideal for accessing shorter runways while maintaining excellent cruise performance.
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Description
Cessna Citation Excel | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
2
/
8
Seat Full Range
1500
/
1726
Normal Cruise
437
/
503
Avg Pre Owned Price
3746471
Cost Per NM
7

Sample Budget
Cessna Citation Excel
Sample Budget
Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
---|---|---|
Mileage | 78400 NM | 127400 NM |
Fuel Cost | $293750 | $477344 |
Total Fixed Cost | $597900 | $597900 |
Total Variable Cost | $650750 | $1057469 |
Total Hourly Cost | $6243 | $5093 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
78400
Total Hrs
78400
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
78400
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