Seven-seat single-pilot entry-level business jet · Light business jets · production 2013–2021 · See its reach on the 3D globe
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A Cessna Citation M2 costs approximately $3.73m (€3.45m) to $4.46m (€4.13m) to buy at 2019 market values, and about $393k (€364k) a year to own flying 80 hours, roughly $4,914 (€4,550) per flight hour all-in. It seats 7, cruises at 404 kt (465 mph) and has a published range of 1,550 nm (2,871 km), needing about 3,209 ft (978 m) of runway. Figures are indicative planning estimates compiled 2026-07, not a quote for any specific airframe.
The Citation M2 modernised the entry point to the CitationJet line with owner-friendly Garmin G3000 avionics and strong single-pilot economics, making it one of the more approachable new-generation light jets for step-up owners. It is comfortable and dependable. The compromises are size, a compact cabin and modest payload, and, as with every Citation, engine-programme coverage that materially affects both operating cost and resale. Buyers who value easy avionics and a trusted support network over cabin volume find it an excellent first jet; the programme status is the number to check first.
First-party reference values for this model. They are shown separately from PlaneFit planning estimates and do not enter Finder or cross-model rankings until each field is normalised across the catalogue.
| Maximum takeoff weight | 4,853 kg |
|---|---|
| Usable fuel | 1,862 L |
| Maximum operating altitude | 41,000 ft |
| Engine | 2 x Williams International FJ44-1AP turbofans |
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1,323 lb (600 kg) |
| Published planning range | 1,550 nm (2,871 km) |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1,039 nm (1,924 km) |
| Cruise speed | 404 kt (465 mph) |
| Runway need | ~3,209 ft (978 m) |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | $238k (€220k) |
| Direct cost per flight hour | $1,944 (€1,800) |
Owner-friendly avionics and strong entry-level jet economics, but cabin and payload remain compact and programme coverage matters.
Indicative cash costs at 2019 market values, before financing, depreciation and tax. The fixed base is the same whether the aircraft flies or not, so the effective hourly cost falls as utilisation rises.
| Annual use | Annual cash cost | Effective cost / h | Five-year cash outlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 h / year | $315k (€292k) | $7,884 (€7,300) | $5.63m (€5.21m) |
| 80 h / year | $393k (€364k) | $4,914 (€4,550) | $6.02m (€5.57m) |
| 120 h / year | $471k (€436k) | $3,924 (€3,633) | $6.41m (€5.93m) |
| 180 h / year | $588k (€544k) | $3,264 (€3,022) | $6.99m (€6.47m) |
Every figure above is built from a $238k (€220k) fixed annual base, covering hangarage, insurance, scheduled maintenance reserves and recurring airworthiness costs, plus $1,944 (€1,800) per hour flown for fuel, reserves and consumables. It is a planning model for comparing aircraft and testing utilisation, not a maintenance programme quote, insurance quote or pre-buy assessment.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at $442k (€409k) per year at 80 hours. Airframe and engine time, maintenance and damage history, avionics, equipment, geography and tax treatment move a real transaction further than the model year does, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model. A cheaper example carrying deferred maintenance can be the more expensive aircraft once the first annual inspection is complete.
Cessna Citation M2 cost guide answers the same figures as standalone purchase and ownership questions, and the ownership cost calculator lets you replace these assumptions with your own hours and fixed costs.
On top of a pilot certificate, this aircraft obliges the person flying it to hold the following. Each one is time and money before the first trip, and insurers usually attach their own minimums on top.
US requirements under 14 CFR 61.31, stated for orientation and not as advice. PlaneFit is not an aviation authority or a training organisation. Other authorities set different rules, and the current regulation and your instructor are what govern.
An indicative 2019 market price for a Cessna Citation M2 is $3.73m (€3.45m) to $4.46m (€4.13m). This is a planning estimate normalised across the market, not a quote for a specific airframe. Condition, engine time remaining, avionics and damage history move the real number more than the model year does.
Flying 80 hours a year, a Cessna Citation M2 works out at roughly $393k (€364k) annually, which is about $4,914 (€4,550) per flight hour all-in once fixed costs are spread across those hours. The direct cost per hour alone, covering fuel, reserves and consumables, is about $1,944 (€1,800).
Published range is 1,550 nm (2,871 km). With 4 people aboard and realistic reserves, plan on a practical radius of about 1039 nm rather than the brochure figure.
Beyond a pilot certificate, a Cessna Citation M2 requires type rating. This aircraft is turbojet-powered, so 14 CFR 61.31(a) requires a type rating for the specific type regardless of weight. Expect a formal initial course at a training provider and recurrent training every year, both of which insurers normally make a condition of cover. These are US requirements and are stated for orientation; confirm them against the current regulation and an instructor.
Plan on approximately 3,209 ft (978 m) for take-off. Check this against the actual runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading, all of which extend the requirement.
Direct comparisons against the models buyers most often weigh against this one.