Cessna Citation IISP Private Jet Charter

About the Cessna Citation IISP

The II/SP designation means something specific and significant: Special Purpose certification for single-pilot operation. Where most jets legally require two pilots, the Citation II/SP was approved to be flown by one — and that opened a different kind of ownership. An owner could earn the type rating, sit in the left seat and fly their own jet, turning the aircraft from a chauffeured service into a personal machine, the way a high-performance single or twin had always been. It demanded a capable pilot, but it removed the cost and logistics of a hired crew. Range reached 2,963 km at 796 km/h. It carries 6 passengers (up to 7), with around 10 in European charter. The II/SP is the Citation built for the pilot-owner who wanted the controls, not just the cabin.

Performance Excellence

Certified for single-pilot operation, the Citation II/SP covers 2,963 km / 1,600 nm at up to 796 km/h (430 ktas) on Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D turbofans. Around 10 examples serve European charter at roughly €3,600 per hour. Its defining feature is the Special Purpose single-pilot certification: the legal approval to be flown by one pilot, which made it the Citation of choice for owner-fliers who wanted to operate their own jet, and which still distinguishes it from the standard two-crew Citation II today.

Cabin Comfort

The II/SP's cabin shares the Citation II's dimensions — 4.93 m long, 1.49 m wide, 1.44 m tall — but the single-pilot certification subtly changes its character. With one pilot up front, the right cockpit seat often becomes available, and the cabin-cockpit relationship is more intimate: in owner-flown operation, the person at the controls is frequently a friend or family member of those in the cabin, and the whole flight has the informal feel of a personal aircraft rather than a charter. Six passengers in a club-four and pair enjoy the same practical, well-lit space as any Citation II, but the II/SP is most often found in private hands, cared for as a personal possession rather than worked as a fleet asset — and it tends to show.

High-speed WiFi keeps you connected throughout your flight, allowing you to work or stay in touch. A full galley enables fresh catering service during your journey. A private lavatory ensures comfort on longer flights.

Why Choose the Citation IISP?

• Efficiency: Optimized fuel consumption at — liters per hour
• Reliability: Powered by proven jet engines
• Flexibility: Access to smaller airports worldwide
• Comfort: Pressurization altitude of 0 ft for a more comfortable cabin environment

Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, the Citation IISP delivers an exceptional private aviation experience.