Current Production · Certified · In Service · Highly Mature
Cessna Citation Latitude
Praetor 500E pushes Midsize farther. Citation Latitude proves how useful Midsize can be every day: a six-foot flat-floor cabin, generous baggage and one of the deepest fleets in its class.
FAA type certification 4 June 2015 · First deliveries 27 August 2015
Image illustrative · not the specific aircraft offered
Range
2,700 nm source
Occupants
Up to 9
Status
In service, highly mature
Category
Midsize
Cabin
6 ft flat floor
Certified
FAA, 2015
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Overview
What Is the Cessna Citation Latitude?
The Citation Latitude is the proven midsize choice: less maximum range than the Praetor 500E, but backed by a 500-aircraft production milestone, mature charter adoption and an unusually practical cabin and baggage combination.
It is a current Textron Aviation product, not a legacy Citation, and not replaced by the Citation Ascend, which sits in a different part of the midsize range.
A stand-up flat-floor cabin does not automatically make an aircraft Super Midsize. Textron classifies the Latitude as midsize, and so do we.
Status
Current Production and Highly Mature
In service is not the same as available on your date. We check live inventory for every request.
4 June 2015
FAA type certification.
27 August 2015
First customer deliveries begin.
13 August 2024
Textron Aviation delivers the 400th Citation Latitude.
18 February 2026
Textron states the Latitude has been the most-delivered midsize business jet for 10 consecutive years.
21 April 2026
Textron announces a nine-aircraft Latitude order for European charter operator LUMINAIR.
22 September 2026
Production rollout of the 500th Citation Latitude (a rollout milestone, not necessarily the 500th delivery).
Right-sizing
Latitude, Ascend, Praetor 500E or Longitude?
Citation Latitude
The everyday midsize: flat-floor cabin, baggage and a deep fleet.
Citation Ascend
A different midsize step in the XLS lineage; not the Latitude's replacement.
Praetor 500E
Pushes midsize range farther; first deliveries pending.
Up to the Citation Longitude
A super midsize with more range and cabin; the Latitude is not a smaller Longitude.
Range
What Does the Published Range Actually Mean?
Published maximum: 2,700 nm source.
The published figure
Cessna publishes about 2,700 nm. It is a maximum under stated conditions, not a promise for every flight.
US coast to coast
Many transcontinental pairs are within reach; winds and payload are calculated per flight.
Europe and the Middle East
Most intra-European sectors and many regional routes; confirmed per flight.
Not transatlantic
For ocean crossings we compare super midsize or larger aircraft.
Range illustration
Where a Citation Latitude Can Reach
Within Europe
Comfortably within range.
US coast to coast
A typical mission; confirmed per flight.
Gulf regional
Within range for many city pairs.
Transatlantic
Not a Latitude mission; we compare larger aircraft.
Cabin
Six-Foot Flat-Floor Cabin and Baggage
A six-foot-tall, flat-floor midsize cabin with substantial baggage. A stand-up flat-floor cabin does not automatically make an aircraft Super Midsize. Actual seating, sleeping and layout depend on the individual aircraft.
Six-foot flat floor
A stand-up, flat-floor cabin, very practical for a midsize jet.
Occupants
Up to nine occupants depending on layout; passenger seating confirmed per aircraft.
Baggage
Substantial baggage for the class. Real capacity depends on bag shapes, skis and golf bags; confirmed per flight.
Family travel
Room to move, store bags and travel with children on regional and coast-to-coast trips.
Connectivity
Systems, coverage and data allowances vary; confirmed per aircraft.
Engineering
Mature Platform, Corporate and Family Use
Mature platform
Hundreds of aircraft in service and a broad support network.
Corporate use
A natural fit for executive shuttles and roadshows; see corporate aviation.
Engines
Twin engines. Engine type confirmed with the operator for each aircraft.
Airports
Airports and Runways
Airport suitability is calculated per flight by the operator for weight, temperature and elevation.
Short-field performance
Good short-runway performance for its class. Each airport is calculated per flight.
Monaco and the Riviera
Nice is the usual gateway, with helicopter or car transfer.
Hot, high or short runways
These can restrict take-off weight and range; confirmed per flight.
Approvals
Some airports need specific aircraft, operator or crew approvals; confirmed per flight.
Missions
Citation Latitude Route Use Cases
New York → Los Angeles
A typical US transcontinental mission; winds confirmed per flight.
Compare
Citation Latitude vs Praetor 500E, Praetor 500, Citation Ascend, Citation Longitude and Challenger 3500
| Aircraft | Range | Compared with the Citation Latitude |
|---|---|---|
| Citation Latitude | 2,700 nm source | Current production; 500th aircraft rolled out in September 2026. |
| Embraer Praetor 500E | 3,340 nm source | More published range; first deliveries pending. |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3,340 nm source | Established midsize rival with more range. |
| Cessna Citation Ascend | 1,940 nm source | Newer XLS-lineage midsize; different cabin. |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3,500 nm source | Super midsize with more range and cabin. |
| Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Confirmed per aircraft | Super midsize with a wider cabin. |
Published maximums. Actual range depends on passengers, payload, weather, winds, reserves and conditions.
The aircraft matters
Why the Actual Aircraft Matters
Layout
Seating differs between aircraft.
Connectivity
System, coverage and data allowance vary.
Age and refurbishment
Aircraft from 2015 to today differ in interior and options.
Airport approvals
Some airports need specific aircraft, operator or crew approvals.
Operator
Every flight is operated by a licensed operator. LUND GROUP does not own aircraft.
Photos
We send photos of the specific aircraft, not brochure images.
Charter
Citation Latitude Charter Availability and Cost
- Flight time and route
- Positioning from the aircraft's base
- Crew overnights
- Airport, handling and overflight fees
- Catering and on-board requests
- Season and short-notice demand
- Aircraft age and specification
- One-way vs return
- De-icing and weather
Acquisition
Citation Latitude for Sale and Acquisition
Buying a Citation Latitude
We act on the buyer side to source aircraft that fit your mission, cabin and airports.
New or pre-owned
Current production with a deep pre-owned market. Records and maintenance programmes matter.
Latitude or Praetor 500
We compare range, cabin, cost and support for your missions.
Related
Other Midsize and Super Midsize Jets
FAQ
Citation Latitude: Questions
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