The Cessna Citation Ultra fills a specific role in the Dallas charter market: a seven-to-eight-seat cabin with 1,710 nautical miles of range, sitting between the older Citation II and the re-engined Encore in the Citation V family tree. For Dallas clients who want the Citation V fuselage width without the age of the original variant, the Ultra is the middle point in that lineage.
Cessna produced the Citation Ultra from 1994 through 1999 as a higher-thrust version of the Citation V, with Pratt and Whitney Canada JT15D-5C engines and an upgraded avionics package. The cabin seats seven to eight in the same 58.5-inch-wide fuselage as the V and Encore. Certified ceiling is 45,000 feet. Every Cessna Citation Ultra we arrange flies with an operator certified 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 Dallas
The Ultra’s 1,710 nautical mile range covers every standard Dallas regional route: Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Midland, and extending to New Orleans (MSY) at roughly 450 nautical miles and Little Rock (LIT) at roughly 320 nautical miles. For energy sector clients based in the Metroplex who work the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast on a rotation, the Ultra handles the full circuit without a stop.
Dallas Love Field (KDAL) is a natural departure point for clients based downtown or in Uptown. The Ultra fits comfortably on KDAL’s 8,800-foot runway, and the airport’s CBP service on weekdays means a direct Mexico departure is possible when the trip calls for it. The combination of range, cabin size, and airport access makes the Ultra a practical aircraft on those itineraries.
The Citation Ultra shares maintenance infrastructure with the broader Citation V family, so operators tend to have good support networks for the type. That operational continuity is visible in dispatch reliability on the intrastate Texas routes where these aircraft log most of their charter hours.
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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 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Citation Ultra rates in the Dallas market generally run $3,300 to $4,500 per hour. We will build your quote around your specific trip and current operator pricing.
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 Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Ultra charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.