The Citation Mustang is the smallest jet Los Angeles Private Jets will put in front of a client, and it earns its place on short, thin routes where a bigger cabin would be money spent on air. Four passengers to Las Vegas, NV or Palm Springs is exactly the trip it was built for.
Cessna certified the Mustang as a very light jet with two Pratt and Whitney PW615F engines, a four-to-five-seat cabin and single-pilot approval. Cruise is 340 knots and range is 1,150 nautical miles, both of which sit below the CJ-series numbers and are reflected in the hourly rate. Every Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Entry-Level Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2006-2017
- Seating: 4 to 5
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,150 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 340 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 40.6 feet
- Wingspan: 43.2 feet
- Height: 13.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 63 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 Fits Los Angeles
Its size is the point in Los Angeles. Small jets get into the region’s shorter fields more easily than the midsize fleet does, which matters when a client wants Santa Monica on the Westside or Camarillo in Ventura County rather than the drive out to Van Nuys. Camarillo runs no takeoffs between midnight and 5am and is weight-limited, so we check the specific aircraft against the airport before quoting.
The Mustang is the slowest jet in the entry-level group at 340 knots, and on a Los Angeles to Las Vegas, NV hop that costs a few minutes rather than anything meaningful. Push the same aircraft out to Aspen, CO or Los Cabos, Mexico and the speed difference starts to show against a CJ3 or a Phenom 300.
Four seats is a real limit, not a soft one. Five passengers with ski bags for a Colorado trip is a conversation about a different aircraft, and we would rather have it before the quote than after.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 run $2,800 to $4,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Mustang is usually the cheapest way to get a private cabin out of Los Angeles, and on a same-day Las Vegas, NV return it often prices close to a full-fare commercial group of four.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
The full entry-level jets category page lists every entry-level jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.