A midsize jet gives an Opa-locka business group a proper cabin for a few hours in the air and the range for most of Latin America’s nearer capitals.
Cessna introduced the Citation Excel in 1998. It seats 7 to 8 with a published range of 1,858 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 441 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 90 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1998
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,858 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 441 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 52.5 feet
- Wingspan: 56.3 feet
- Height: 17.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 90 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Excel Fits Opa-locka
With 1,858 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Opa-locka and destinations such as Grand Cayman, San Juan and Denver, allowing for reserves and routing. Opa-locka sits about four miles from Hard Rock Stadium and about nine to ten miles from Aventura, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach.
Most jets in this class fly from Miami-Opa Locka Executive, the Miami area’s main airport for private aviation, and some trips use Miami International, Miami Executive or Fort Lauderdale Executive instead. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Opa-locka Clients Use the Cessna Citation Excel
Families flying from Opa-locka to relatives in Latin America like the extra cabin space on a trip of several hours.
Give us the route, the number of passengers and everything they are bringing, golf bags and strollers included, and your advisor will check this aircraft against the trip before putting other options in front of you.
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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
- Estimated hourly rate: $4,500 to $5,800 (as of 10/2026)
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Dassault Falcon 20
- Embraer Legacy 450
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / Astra
- Hawker 700 / 750XP
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Excel / XLS charter to or from Opa-locka, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.