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Cessna Citation Ascend

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$1,257,575annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$3,379variable cost / hour
$7.86cost per nm
220.0gph fuel burn
$16,795,000avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$316,800$514,800
Fixed$159,400$159,400
Variable$675,800$1,098,175
Total / hour$4,176$3,869

Performance & dimensions

Range1,900 nm
Cruise speed405 kts · 466 mph
Seating2 crew + 8 passengers
Cabin H × W × L5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 6"
Interior volume580 ft³
Takeoff / landing3800 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.

Range from your airport

This model's range: 1,900 nm · 405 kt cruise

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