Cessna Citation Excel Aircraft in California
California's diverse terrain (coastal, high-desert, mountain) makes it a strong test market for high-performance and turbocharged aircraft. Significant GA infrastructure spans LA Basin, SF Bay Area, San Diego and Central Valley. Coastal flying demands attention to corrosion; mountain flying needs hot-and-high training.
3 used Cessna Citation Excel aircraft for sale in California · 9-seat · from $700K · updated 5 hours ago
About the Cessna Citation Excel
The Citation Excel (560XL), and successors XLS and XLS+, are the popular mid-size Citations — a flat-floor stand-up cabin seating up to 9, twin Pratt & Whitney PW545A/B engines, cruise ~430 knots, range ~1,800-2,100 nm. The most successful mid-size business jet ever, with thousands flying. The XLS+ is the current production version.
Cessna Citation Excel Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation Excel is a 9-seat midsize jet with a cruise speed of 410–433 kt (759–802 km/h), a range of 1,796–1,858 nm (3,326–3,441 km), and a useful load of 5,100 lbs (2,313 kg).
3 Cessna Citation Excel For Sale
There are currently 3 used Cessna Citation Excel for sale, ranging from $700,000 to $700,000, with a median asking price of $700,000.
Cessna Citation Excel Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation XLS | 2003–2025 | 9 | 433 kts (802 km/h) | 1,796 nm (3,326 km) | — | $1.8M – $15.3M | The best-selling midsize Citation on the used market — a stand-up cabin and transcontinental range with light-jet economics and runway flexibility. | 29 |
Compare Cessna Citation Excel
See how the Cessna Citation Excel stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cessna Citation Excel Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna Citation Excel cost? Used Citation Excel prices: from $700K, across 1 priced of 3 active listings.
Based on 9 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Cessna Citation Excel Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $3,400,000 (2001 models) · highest around $15,295,000 (2024). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna Citation Excel
Buying a Cessna Citation Excel is about the engines, maintenance programs and avionics as much as the airframe. Engine and airframe hourly-maintenance programs transfer with the aircraft and materially change both price and risk.
What to check before buying
- Engine status & program — time to overhaul/MPI and whether the engines are enrolled on an hourly maintenance program (the biggest value driver on any jet).
- Airframe program & inspections — scheduled (Doc) inspections, airframe/parts programs and total cycles.
- Avionics & mandates — a modern glass flight deck plus required mandates (ADS-B, FANS) raise value and capability.
- Damage history & logbooks — complete, gap-free records and a clean accident history protect resale.
- Pre-buy inspection — a full pre-buy at a type-authorised service centre before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation Excel
What are the different Cessna Citation Excel and XLS models?
What is the difference between the Citation Excel and XLS?
How much does a Citation Excel or XLS cost?
What is the Citation XLS range and cruise speed?
How many seats does the Citation XLS have?
Why is the Citation XLS so popular?
Is the Citation XLS still in production?
Cessna Citation Excel Inventory by Country
| United States | 81 |
| Brazil | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| France | 1 |
| Czechia | 1 |
| Australia | 1 |
Cessna Citation Excel Inventory by State
| North Carolina | 6 |
| Kansas | 6 |
| Connecticut | 4 |
| Florida | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 |
| California | 3 |
| Texas | 3 |
| Maryland | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| JA | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation Excel
| 2007 Citation XLS | $6,695,000 |
| 2024 Citation XLS | $15,995,000 |
Cessna Citation Excel Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation Excel. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database