Citation Excel
Super Light Jet
- Range
- 1,839nm
- Seats
- 7
Super Light JetICAO C56X
Citation Ascend
Citation Ascend is a super light jet designed around operational utility, airport access, and straightforward mission planning, with a typical 9-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 1,940 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 1,940nm
- Typical seats
- 9
- Ceiling
- 45,000ft
- Cabin height
- 60in
How far can the Citation Ascend fly?
The Citation Ascend's maximum range is 1,940 nautical miles — 260 nm less than the Hawker 750, the longest-legged Super Light Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Citation Ascend1,940 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 1,940 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 305 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 3,220 ft |
| Typical passengers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 221 in |
| Cabin width | 65 in |
| Cabin height | 60 in |
| Cabin volume | 456 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 80 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 20,500 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 4,213 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Canada Corporation PW545D |
| Exterior length | 52.7 ft |
| Wingspan | 55.7 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Citation Ascend fits
Model overview
About the Citation Ascend
Citation Ascend sits within the Citation family as a Super Light Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 45,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to regional and domestic business travel.
The cabin is approximately 60 inches high and 65 inches wide, with 456 cubic feet of cabin volume and 80 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 3,220 feet; actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Regional and domestic business travel
- Typical missions carrying up to 9 passengers
- Midsize, compact cabin requirements
- Operators with access to appropriately sized airports
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 1,940 nautical miles
- 60-inch cabin height and 65-inch cabin width
- 456 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 45,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Citation Ascend's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.
Acquisition diligence should address delivery configuration, warranties, engine and auxiliary-power-unit coverage, maintenance programs, avionics and software standards, connectivity, training, insurance, and hangar requirements. Option selection and support coverage can materially affect both utility and resale positioning.
Category context
How it compares
Within the Citation family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Citation XLS and Citation XLS+. The Citation Ascend lists 1,940 nautical miles of maximum range and 456 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 1,989 nautical miles and 422 cubic feet for the Citation XLS, and 2,018 nautical miles and 422 cubic feet for the Citation XLS+. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Citation Ascend?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,940 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 1,940 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.
How many passengers can the Citation Ascend carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 9 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 60 inches high and 65 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 9 passengers, with approximately 456 cubic feet of cabin volume and 80 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 60 inches high and 65 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Citation Ascend?
Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Citation Ascend's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. Acquisition diligence should address delivery configuration, warranties, engine and auxiliary-power-unit coverage, maintenance programs, avionics and software standards, connectivity, training, insurance, and hangar requirements. Option selection and support coverage can materially affect both utility and resale positioning.
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Market position
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026