The Cessna Citation Bravo shows up on Naples charter quotes when the trip is short-haul, the guest count is nine or fewer, and the client cares more about a proper enclosed lavatory than about top-end cruise speed. Built between 1997 and 2006, the Bravo is a slower light jet that will still land at Naples Municipal on the 6,600-foot main runway without needing a fuel offload.
Cessna certified the Citation Bravo in 1997 as a re-engined successor to the Citation II, swapping the JT15D-4 for Pratt and Whitney PW530A turbofans and adding EFIS avionics. The type carries seven to nine passengers, cruises at 403 knots to 45,000 feet, and delivers 1,587 nautical miles of range with 74 cubic feet of baggage.
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 Naples
For a Naples client running a Bedford (BED) to APF snowbird trip with the whole family plus a golden retriever, the Bravo’s 74 cubic feet of baggage is closer to what actually gets loaded than the tighter holds on a Beechjet 400A or Learjet 31. That matters more on the ground in Naples, where guests are heading to Port Royal for a season of clothing changes and clubs.
Range at 1,587 nautical miles covers TEB, HPN, MMU, BED, and PWK nonstop with a full cabin. Cruise speed of 403 knots means the block time on a TEB-APF winter leg runs longer than a Phenom 300 or CJ3 will fly it; if the guest is in a hurry, the Bravo is not the right pick.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
On a HPN-to-APF winter leg the Bravo typically bills 3.5 to 4.0 flight hours, roughly a half hour longer than a Phenom 300 will fly the same trip.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Bravo charter in or out of Naples, head to 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.