The Citation Ultra is the upgraded Citation V and a solid value pick in the Los Angeles light-jet market. Seven or eight seats, 427 knots and 1,710 nautical miles, with more thrust and better avionics than the aircraft it replaced.
Cessna re-engined the Citation V with Pratt and Whitney JT15D-5D turbofans and added an EFIS flight deck to create the Ultra, produced from 1994. Seven to eight seats, 427 knots and 1,710 nautical miles of range. Every Cessna Citation Ultra we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1994
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,710 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 427 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.9 feet
- Wingspan: 52.2 feet
- Height: 15 feet
- Baggage volume: 67 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Ultra Fits Los Angeles
The Ultra sits between the Citation V and the Encore in both speed and price, which makes it the aircraft to ask about when the V is too slow for the trip and the Encore is more than the budget allows. On a Los Angeles to Denver run that thirty-knot gain over a Citation V is worth about twenty minutes.
Eight seats with luggage that genuinely fits is the reason the Citation V family keeps its Southern California following. A production crew out of Hollywood Burbank or a family to Los Cabos, Mexico both work without the baggage compromise a Beechjet would force.
These are 1990s airframes, so operator selection carries more weight than the specification sheet. Every Ultra we present flies with a current FAR Part 135 certificate holder, and we review their safety and incident history and confirm the crew are current on the type.
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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 Ultra run $3,300 to $4,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Citation Ultra quotes mid-band for light jets, usually between a Citation V and a Citation Encore for the same Los Angeles trip.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Ultra 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.