The Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 is the smallest jet in the Dallas charter market, a very light jet built for two to four passengers on short regional hops where speed is more important than cabin size. For Dallas energy executives making a quick run to Midland or a small team flying to Austin or Oklahoma City, it is an economical entry into jet charter.
Cessna built the Mustang as a very light jet with two Pratt and Whitney PW615F turbofans and a cabin sized for four passengers plus a single pilot. Cruise is around 340 knots, range is 1,150 nautical miles, and the aircraft holds single-pilot certification. It is one of the smallest turbofan jets in regular charter service. Every Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 we arrange flies with an operator certified 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 Dallas
Midland-Odessa (MAF) at roughly 300 nautical miles from Dallas is the primary Permian Basin destination for energy companies headquartered in the Metroplex. A two- or three-person executive team flying into Midland for a field visit and returning the same evening is a mission the Mustang handles at a rate well below any larger jet in the category.
The Mustang operates comfortably from Addison Airport (KADS), which has a 7,203-foot runway in Addison, TX about 10 miles north of downtown Dallas. For short regional routes from KADS, the aircraft’s 1,150-nautical-mile range reaches every city in the standard Dallas regional market without a stop. Wichita Falls (SPS) at roughly 100 nautical miles and Abilene (ABI) at about 150 are quick turnarounds.
The honest limitation is the cabin. Four seats in a very light jet is tight, and passengers used to a CJ1 or a Phenom 100 will feel the difference. For a two-person principal run or a three-person team where the trip is short and the budget is firm, the Mustang makes the economics work. For a group of five or six, the conversation moves to the CJ1 or the M2.
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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 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Mustang quotes at the bottom of the Dallas entry-level jet band, and for a two- to four-person regional Texas trip it is the most cost-effective jet option available.
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 Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510 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.