Product Overview
The Cessna Citation XLS is a midsize business jet that blends performance, comfort, and efficiency. Part of the renowned Citation family, the XLS offers the range and speed of a larger jet with the flexibility to operate from shorter runways, making it ideal for both business and leisure travel.
As of October 2025, 330 Citation XLS aircraft were produced. 14 of these are for sale with the majority (6) under an exclusive broker agreement.
Brief History
The Cessna Citation XLS is a midsize business jet developed by Cessna in the early 2000s as an enhanced version of the original Citation Excel. Introduced in 2003, the XLS was designed to combine the performance and range of larger jets with the runway flexibility and operating efficiency of smaller models. The success of the XLS led to the next evolution, the Citation XLS+, in 2008, which added FADEC-controlled engines and further avionics upgrades.
Worldwide Appeal
There are 307 Citation XLS business jets in operation today. The majority of these (80.78%) are wholly owned, 19.22% are in a fractional ownership. None are currently leased. North America has the largest percentage of Citation XLS aircraft (74.92%), followed by West Europe (15.34%). NetJets owns the largest fleet of Citation XLS aircraft with 61.
Highlights
Performance
Two Pratt & Whitney PW545B engines power the Citation XLS each offering 3,991 pounds of thrust and using a combined 211 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the Citation XLS is 1,796 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.
Interior
The typical configuration of the Citation XLS seats up to 9 passengers. Interior features include advanced soundproofing, fully reclining leather seats, fold-out tables, and a refreshment center. The stand-up cabin offers a generous baggage capacity with options for custom finishes and modern connectivity.
Speed
| Maximum Cruise Speed: | 431 kts | 798 km/h | ||
| Long-range Speed: | 357 kts | 661 km/h |
Airfield Performance
| Takeoff distance: | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) | (SL, ISA, MTOW) | ||
| Landing distance: | 2,739 ft (835 m) | (SL, ISA, MLW) |
Operating Altitude
| Maximum operating altitude: | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
Noise Level (EPNdB)
| Takeoff: | 72.7 |
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| Approach: | 92.3 |
| Lateral: | 86.3 |
Weights
| A. | Maximum ramp weight: | 20,400 lb (9,253 kg) | ||
| B. | Maximum takeoff weight: | 20,200 lb (9,163 kg) | ||
| C. | Maximum landing weight: | 18,700 lb (8,482 kg) | ||
| D. | Maximum zero fuel weight: | 15,100 lb (6,849 kg) | ||
| E. | Standard basic operating weight: | 12,800 lb (5,806 kg) | ||
| F. | Maximum Payload: | 2,300 lb (5,579 kg) |
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