The Citation Ultra is an upgraded Citation V with more thrust and better avionics, and it sits comfortably in the middle of the Mexico light-jet market. Seven or eight seats, 427 knots, and 1,710 nautical miles of range cover the most common US-to-Mexico sectors without a stop.
Cessna re-engined the Citation V with Pratt and Whitney JT15D-5D turbofans and added an EFIS flight deck to create the Ultra, produced from 1994. Seven to eight seats, 427 knots and 1,710 nautical miles of range. Every Cessna Citation Ultra we arrange flies with an operator certificated 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 Mexico
The Ultra fits cleanly between the Citation V and the Encore in both speed and rate, which is useful on Mexico routes where the difference between the two models is rarely the deciding factor. Houston to Monterrey, Dallas to Los Cabos, and Miami to Cancun are all inside its range with a comfortable margin.
Eight seats with luggage that genuinely fits is the reason the Citation V family keeps its place on Mexico leisure quotes. A family of seven headed into Los Cabos for a resort week, or a corporate team into Guadalajara for a technology sector visit, both work without the baggage conversation a Beechjet 400A would force.
These are 1990s airframes, and operator selection carries real weight with Mexico trips specifically. We review the operator’s safety and incident history and confirm the crew are current on the type before any Ultra goes on a Mexico quote.
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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 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Citation Ultra quotes mid-band for Mexico light jets, usually between a Citation V and a Citation Encore for the same 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 Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Ultra charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.