The Citation Bravo is one of the easier light jets to place in Palm Beach, because it seats up to nine, handles short runways well and sits at the friendly end of the category on price. It is slower than the newer CJs, and on a forty-minute hop to the Bahamas nobody notices.
Cessna re-engined the Citation II into the Bravo in 1997, fitting Pratt and Whitney Canada PW530A turbofans and updated avionics. Seven to nine seats, roughly 1,587 nautical miles of range and about 403 knots of cruise. Trailing-link main gear gives it a smoother touchdown than most light jets of its age. Every Cessna Citation Bravo 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: 1997-2006
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,587 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 403 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 47.3 feet
- Wingspan: 51.8 feet
- Height: 15 feet
- Baggage volume: 74 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Bravo Fits Palm Beach
Access to the smaller county fields. Palm Beach County Park Airport at Lantana and F45 north of West Palm Beach both serve light aircraft, which gives clients in Lantana, Jupiter and Juno Beach a departure point closer to home than KDJT. The operator runs the performance numbers for the specific airframe, load and day.
Nine seats at a light jet rate. A Bravo takes a large family group to Nassau at roughly 175 nautical miles or Georgetown, Exuma at roughly 295 without stepping up into the midsize bracket, which adds up over a week of island legs.
Florida work. Orlando at roughly 125 nautical miles, Tampa at roughly 150, Naples at roughly 95 and Key West at roughly 155 are short enough that cruise speed hardly shows in the block time, while the lower hourly rate shows in the invoice.
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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 Bravo run $3,300 to $4,600 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Expect $3,300 to $4,600 per hour as of 9/2026. On trips under 300 nautical miles the Bravo often beats a faster light jet on total cost, because the speed advantage never gets the distance it needs to pay for itself.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Bravo charter from Palm Beach, FL, 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Cessna unless noted otherwise.