The Citation Encore brings a wider cabin and 1,750 nautical miles of range to Palm Beach light jet charter, which covers the Northeast corridor, the Bahamas and the near Caribbean from KDJT without a stop. It sits between the CJ series and the older Citation V and Ultra airframes on both comfort and price.
Cessna developed the Encore as a re-engined evolution of the Citation Ultra, fitting Pratt and Whitney Canada PW535A turbofans, EFIS avionics and trailing-link main gear. Seven to eight seats, roughly 1,750 nautical miles of range and about 430 knots of cruise. Deliveries ran from 2000 to 2006, when the Encore+ took over with further range improvements. Every Cessna Citation Encore 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: 2000-2007
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 430 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.9 feet
- Wingspan: 54.1 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 71 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Encore Fits Palm Beach
Multi-leg island weeks. Freeport at roughly 75 nautical miles, Marsh Harbour at roughly 160, Nassau at roughly 175, Eleuthera at roughly 200 and Georgetown, Exuma at roughly 295 are all short hops, and an Encore can string several of them together in a day inside one crew duty period.
Eight seats and real baggage room for a season arrival. Families coming in for November bring far more than a weekend’s luggage, and the Encore’s hold takes golf bags and cases without an argument at the ramp.
Boca Raton Airport has US Customs on a user fee basis with limited hours, Thursday through Monday, so an Encore returning from the islands to south Palm Beach County has to arrive inside them. When the timing does not work, we clear at KDJT instead and drive the last twenty-two miles.
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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 Encore run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Plan on $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 9/2026. The Encore generally quotes above a Citation V or Ultra of the same size, and the difference buys the newer engines, the avionics and a quieter cabin.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- 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 Encore 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.