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2025 Cessna Citation Ascend
Starts from the median asking price of 28 comparable Cessna Jet listings ($10,547,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- No ADS-B (61% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION ASCEND |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | — |
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Ascend
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Ascend (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $316,800 | $514,800 |
| Fixed | $628,000 | $628,000 |
| Variable | $675,800 | $1,098,175 |
| Total / hour | $6,519 | $5,311 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,900 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 405 kts · 466 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 8 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 6" |
| Interior volume | 580 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 3800 ft / 3200 ft |
About this plane
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. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation Ascend's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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