For a Nantucket trip with four to six passengers, a light jet is normally where the conversation starts.
Cessna (Textron Aviation) built the Cessna Citation V between 1989 and 1994. It is flown by a crew of 2. The type carries 7 to 8 passengers, cruises at 397 knots, tops out at 45,000 feet, covers 1,750 nautical miles and holds 67 cubic feet of baggage. 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)
- Years produced: 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 Nantucket
Most Nantucket light jet trips leave from Nantucket Memorial (KACK), which handles the bulk of the island’s charter traffic.
A published range of 1,750 nautical miles brings Nassau, Miami, Naples, Florida and Dallas within reach of Nantucket, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.
July and August are the island’s peak, and on a busy weekend it is ramp and parking space rather than aircraft availability that runs out first. The tower runs to ten at night in summer and nine through the winter.
The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.
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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.
- 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 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
As a rough guide, Nantucket to Dallas is about 1,373 nautical miles, which is roughly 3.5 to 4.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation V charter to or from Nantucket, 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.