The Cessna Citation V is the original wide-fuselage Citation light jet, and in the Dallas market it remains a solid option for seven-to-eight-passenger regional trips where cabin width matters more than the newest avionics package. At 1,750 nautical miles, the Citation V covers every intrastate Texas route and reaches the broader South-Central US on a single fuel load.
Cessna certified the Citation V in 1988 as a stretched, re-winged evolution of the Citation I with Pratt and Whitney Canada JT15D-5 engines and an 58.5-inch cabin width. The airframe became the platform for the subsequent Ultra and Encore variants. The Citation V remains widely operated under FAR Part 135 across North America. Every Cessna Citation V 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: 1989-1994
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 397 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.9 feet
- Wingspan: 54.1 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 67 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna Citation V Fits Dallas
The Citation V and the Citation Encore share the same fuselage and similar range numbers, so in the Dallas charter market they often appear side by side in quotes for the same trip. The distinction is engine generation: the Encore’s PW535A turbofans are newer and more fuel-efficient. On a 90-minute Dallas-to-Houston leg, the operational difference is minimal; on a longer Dallas-to-Denver leg the newer powerplant has a modest fuel burn advantage.
For a corporate group departing from Fort Worth Meacham International (KFTW) rather than Addison, the Citation V handles the 7,502-foot primary runway without restriction. Fort Worth-side clients who work with the energy companies and defense contractors based in that corridor have a straightforward airport-to-aircraft pairing with this platform.
The Citation V’s production run ended in the mid-1990s, which means the aircraft is at the older end of the light jet fleet. We vet FAR Part 135 certification, operator safety and incident history, and crew qualifications and recency on the type for every trip, regardless of how long the aircraft has been in service.
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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 V run $3,300 to $4,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Citation V charter rates in the Dallas market typically run $3,300 to $4,500 per hour. Contact us for a quote that reflects current operator pricing and your specific routing.
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 V 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.