How much it costs to own and operate a Citation V private jet


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Citation V Operating Costs

Sample annual operating cost summary.
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Annual Budget

The total annual budget for flying a Citation V private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $716,141 or $1,122,387 for flying 400 hours per year. The maximum speed of the Citation V is 495 mph, but with slower climb, cruise and descending speeds it is more likely to average 396 mph which would equate to an average cost per mile of approximately $9.04 at 200 hours per year. If you fly 400 hours per year, you can spread the total fixed costs over more flight hours which reduces your cost per mile to $7.09.



Cost to Purchase

How much does it cost to buy a Cessna Citation V 560? Prices range between $395,000 and $1,050,000 with 28 currently advertised for sale.

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Sample Operating Budget

Costflying 200 hours/yearflying 400 hours/year
Direct Operating Costs (DOC)  
Fuel Cost @ $4.40/gal Updated to Nat'l Avg Each Week$184,800$369,600
Engine Overhaul$76,125$152,250
Misc Crew/Landing/Handling$40,000$80,000
Miscellaneous Variable$5,000$10,000
Total Direct Operating Costs (DOC)$406,246$812,492
Fixed Costs  
Crew Training$16,875$16,875
Jet Management$48,000$48,000
Miscellaneous Fixed$9,990$9,990
Total Fixed Costs$309,895$309,895
Total Annual Budget$716,141$1,122,387
Citation V Interior

How much can you save?
