Cessna Citation Latitude: how 361 jets are really flown
The busiest 5% made more than 44 flights a month and the quietest 5% fewer than 4: over 11 times as many, on the same type.
At the harder end, one Citation Latitude in twenty sees a freeze and a thaw on 24% or more of its nights. At the easier end, it is 2% or less.
The harder end, one aircraft in twenty, is at 11% or more; the easier end near none.
The hardest-worked 5% log ≈732 h a year or more; the easiest-used, ≈64 h or less. The middle aircraft sits at ≈582 h.
Fatigue
What each landing and pressurization cycle costs the structure: landings per hour and short hops.
The middle Citation Latitude flies 1.4 hours for every landing. One in twenty lands every 1.1 hours or sooner, the most cycles for its time.
Middle half 1.3–1.5 : 1Harder end: 5% at 1.1 : 1 or lessEasier end: 5% at 1.9 : 1 or more
Middle half 40–45%Harder end: 5% at 59% or moreEasier end: 5% at 24% or less
Middle half 339–388 nmLowest 5%: 234 nm or lessHighest 5%: 635 nm or more
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Spread of trip lengths
All 361 Citation LatitudesThe data behind it
Every measure for the 361 North America Citation Latitudes, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Hours per landing Each aircraft’s average flight hours per landing | 1.4 : 1 | 1.3–1.5 : 1 |
| Short hops Share of legs under 300 nm | 43% | 40–45% |
| Leg length Median leg | 363 nm | 339–388 nm |
Corrosion
What the air around it does overnight: salt, damp and freeze–thaw.
The middle Citation Latitude spends 7% of its nights within 2 km of the coast. One in twenty spends 14% or more of them there.
Middle half 3–9%Harder end: 5% at 14% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Middle half 6.1–7.6 hHarder end: 5% at 8.7 h or moreEasier end: 5% at 5.0 h or less
Middle half 7–13%Harder end: 5% at 24% or moreEasier end: 5% at 2% or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Salt air across the fleet
311 Citation LatitudesThe data behind it
Every measure for the 311 of the 361 North America Citation Latitudes with enough nights at known fields, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026 (4 on their record since 1 Jan 2025: too few in the 12 months).| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Salt air Nights within 2 km of the coast | 7% | 3–9% |
| Near the coast Nights within 10 km of the coast | 35% | 24–41% |
| Damp air Hours a day at 80% humidity or more, above freezing | 6.9 h | 6.1–7.6 h |
| Freeze–thaw Nights that froze and thawed within the day | 10% | 7–13% |
| Moisture in the air Average absolute humidity overnight | 9.6 g/m³ | 8.9–10.3 g/m³ |
Engines and brakes
What departures ask of engines, brakes and tires: heat and height, and runway length.
The middle Citation Latitude leaves from a short runway on 4% of its departures. One in twenty does on 6% or more.
Middle half 3–5%Harder end: 5% at 6% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Middle half 4–9%Harder end: 5% at 11% or moreEasier end: 5% at 0%
Middle half 1,328–1,593 ftHarder end: 5% at 2,251 ft or moreEasier end: 5% at 1,055 ft or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Runway margin at departure
109,197 departuresThe data behind it
Every measure for the 361 North America Citation Latitudes, 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Short runways Departures where the longest runway was under 1.25× the takeoff distance | 4% | 3–5% |
| Hot, high takeoffs Departures at 5,000 ft density altitude or more | 7% | 4–9% |
| Density altitude Typical density altitude at takeoff | 1,463 ft | 1,328–1,593 ft |
Utilization
How steadily the fleet is used: flights, flying days and estimated hours.
The middle Citation Latitude made 35 flights a month. The busiest 5% made 44 or more, the quietest 4 or fewer.
Middle half 9.5–39.7Harder end: 5% at 44.0 or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.9 or less
Middle half 6.2–17.6Harder end: 5% at 19.3 or moreEasier end: 5% at 3.0 or less
Middle half 163–665 hHarder end: 5% at ≈732 h or moreEasier end: 5% at ≈64 h or less
Context, not graded: the tint marks the harder and easier end of the fleet.
Month by month
12 monthsMedian flights per aircraft that flew that month · darker bar is the busiest month, June 2026
The data behind it
Every measure for the 361 North America Citation Latitudes, every active aircraft (no 40% tracking floor here: on this type it would change which aircraft are compared, not just drop undercounted ones), 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026.| Measure | Fleet median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Flights a month In the months it flew | 35.0 | 9.5–39.7 |
| Days flown a month Days with at least one flight | 15.7 | 6.2–17.6 |
| Estimated hours a year From time in the air | ≈582 h | 163–665 h |
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Where Citation Latitudes are based and fly
Charlotte Douglas is home to more Citation Latitudes than any other field, 8 of the 115 with a home base.
Washington Dulles–Teterboro is the busiest route: 543 flights by 204 different aircraft.
Where Citation Latitudes are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Douglas | 8 | |
| Eppley | 6 | |
| Del Norte | 6 | |
| Flying Cloud | 3 | |
| Fulton -Brown | 3 | |
| Gerald R. Ford | 3 |
Busiest Citation Latitude routes
| Between | Flights |
|---|---|
| Washington Dulles ⇄ Teterboro | 543 flights |
| Palm Beach ⇄ Teterboro | 481 |
| Logan ⇄ Teterboro | 422 |
| McCarran ⇄ Scottsdale | 290 |
| Lawrence G. Hanscom ⇄ Teterboro | 263 |
| Austin-Bergstrom ⇄ Dallas Love | 251 |
Longest Citation Latitude flights
| Between | Distance · time |
|---|---|
| Anchorage → Willow Run | 2,581 nm · 6 h 58 min |
| Anchorage → Lambert-St. Louis | 2,546 nm · 6 h 47 min |
| Shannon → Lawrence G. Hanscom | 2,515 nm · 5 h 53 min |
| Vancouver → Palm Beach | 2,400 nm · 5 h 36 min |
| King → Miami | 2,366 nm · 5 h 30 min |
Busiest Citation Latitudes this year
The busiest Citation Latitude made 49 flights a month.
Even the tenth on this list made 46.
Ranked by flights a month · updated monthly
| # | Tail | Flights a month | Estimated hours a year | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N955QS | 49 | 805 h | Check this tail → |
| 2 | N662QS | 48 | 776 h | Check this tail → |
| 3 | N954QS | 47 | 785 h | Check this tail → |
| 4 | N980QS | 47 | 817 h | Check this tail → |
| 5 | N960QS | 46 | 796 h | Check this tail → |
| 6 | N970QS | 46 | 774 h | Check this tail → |
| 7 | N972QS | 46 | 788 h | Check this tail → |
| 8 | N977QS | 46 | 769 h | Check this tail → |
| 9 | N591QS | 46 | 763 h | Check this tail → |
| 10 | N949QS | 46 | 767 h | Check this tail → |
Citation Latitude vs other aircraft of its size
Medians for each North America fleet, same window and method.
Of the 5 types in its size group, it flies most often.
| Type | Tracked | Flights a month | Hours a year | Median leg | Hours per landing | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 361 | 35.0 | 582 h | 363 nm | 1.4 : 1 | 43% |
| Hawker 750/850 | 396 | 6.8 | 119 h | 401 nm | 1.4 : 1 | 40% |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | 287 | 6.5 | 113 h | 411 nm | 1.4 : 1 | 39% |
| Bombardier Learjet 60 | 173 | 9.8 | 179 h | 444 nm | 1.4 : 1 | 36% |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 124 | 30.9 | 549 h | 420 nm | 1.5 : 1 | 37% |
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Do older Citation Latitudes fly differently?
Age matters: by year built, the median Citation Latitude in each band flew between 276 and 637 estimated hours a year.
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| Serial block | Built | Tracked | Hours a year | Median leg | Short hops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 680A0017–680A0020 | 2014–16 | 49 | 276 h | 364 nm | 42% |
| 680A0108–680A0104 | 2017–19 | 125 | 579 h | 364 nm | 43% |
| 680A0291–700-0030 | 2020–22 | 68 | 615 h | 362 nm | 43% |
| 427–700-0099 | 2023–25 | 102 | 637 h | 362 nm | 43% |
US-registered aircraft only: the FAA registry gives serial number and year of manufacture for 344 of the 361 we track. Built = year of manufacture. Avionics upgrades are fitted by modification and the registry doesn’t show them, so check an aircraft’s records.
Citation Latitude on paper
Certified figures come from the type certificate data sheet; the rest are the manufacturer’s.
| Measure | Citation Latitude | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight (certified) | 30,800 lb | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.033 Issue 9, p.27 |
| Maximum ramp weight (certified) | 31,050 lb | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.033 Issue 9, p.27 |
| Fuel capacity (certified) | 11,394 lb | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.033 Issue 9, p.25 |
| Range (manufacturer) | ≈ 2,700 nm | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, retrieved 21 Oct 2026) |
| Takeoff distance (manufacturer) | 3,580 ft | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, retrieved 21 Oct 2026) |
| Passengers | Up to 9 certified | EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.033 Issue 9, p.27 |
| Fuel capacity, US gallons (approx.) | ≈ 1,700 US gal | From the certified pounds at 6.7 lb per US gallon of Jet A; actual density varies with temperature |
| High-speed cruise (manufacturer) | 446 kt | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, retrieved 21 Oct 2026) |
| Length (manufacturer) | 62 ft 3 in | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, retrieved 21 Oct 2026) |
| Wingspan (manufacturer) | 72 ft 4 in | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, retrieved 21 Oct 2026) |
| Height (manufacturer) | 20 ft 11 in | Manufacturer (spec page, Web page, retrieved 21 Oct 2026) |
What the Citation Latitude’s certification file says
Regulators publish an operational evaluation for each type: how pilots must be rated and trained, and what training must stress.
Here is what the Citation Latitude files say, each item with its source.
Crewing a Citation Latitude
| Item | What the file says |
|---|---|
| Type rating | C680, covering the 680 (Citation Sovereign, Sovereign+) and 680A (Citation Latitude)ANAC OER Revision 2, p.8 |
| Minimum crew | 2 pilotsEASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.033 Issue 9, p.27 |
Sources
| Document | Revision |
|---|---|
| ANAC OSD Flight Crew — Cessna 680 and 680A | ANAC · Revision 2 |
| EASA TCDS IM.A.033 — Cessna 680 (Sovereign), Section 2: Model 680A | EASA · Issue 9 · 25 Mar 2026 |
Chartering a Citation Latitude
244 of the 361 North America Citation Latitudes we track are on our charter list (68%).
Charter aircraft flew a median 630 estimated hours a year on 38 flights a month; the rest flew 116 hours on 7.
Where charter Citation Latitudes are based
| Field | Share | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Douglas | 3 | |
| Santa Barbara | 2 | |
| Camarillo | 1 | |
| Montgomery | 1 | |
| Piedmont Triad | 1 | |
| Wichita Mid-Continent | 1 |
Charter status is our own list, built from FAA records and public listings of charter aircraft. No charter rates: prices depend on the operator and the trip. Check a specific aircraft’s record with its tail number before you book.
Citation Latitude questions
How many hours a year does a Citation Latitude fly?
The median North America Citation Latitude flies about 582 estimated hours a year; the middle half sits between 163 and 665. About 1 in 20 flies more than 732.
How often does a Citation Latitude fly?
35 flights a month on 16 flying days at the median. About 1 in 20 makes more than 44 flights a month.
How long is a typical Citation Latitude flight?
The median leg is 363 nm. About 1 in 20 aircraft average more than 635 nm a leg.
How often do Citation Latitude aircraft use short runways?
At the median, 4% of departures are from fields whose longest runway is under 1.25 times the type’s takeoff distance. About 1 in 20 keep it to 0% or less.
Is a high-hours Citation Latitude a bad buy?
Not by itself. High hours on long legs are gentler on the structure than the same hours on short hops. Look at hours per landing and short-hop share alongside hours.
Can a Citation Latitude fly across the Atlantic?
Yes. The manufacturer quotes 2,700 nm. In our tracking window, 4 of the 361 North America aircraft flew 6 nonstop crossings between the Americas and Europe or Africa. The busiest were Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury–Shannon (1 flights), Edinburgh–Teterboro (1 flights), Ballyboughal–Stewart (1 flights).
How many gallons of fuel does a Citation Latitude hold?
About 1,700 US gallons. The type certificate gives 11,394 lb; we convert at 6.7 lb per gallon of Jet A, so the figure is approximate.
Where are most Citation Latitude aircraft based?
In North America, Charlotte Douglas is home to the most, followed by Eppley and Del Norte. A base is the field an aircraft touches on most of its flying days, month after month.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Cessna Citation Latitude fleet statistics.” Data to 31 July 2026. theaircraftledger.com/aircraft/cessna/citation-latitude
Method: Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft with most departures in North America and at least 20 tracked flights in the latest twelve full months. Flight measures, bases, routes and rankings use ADS-B tracking 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026; corrosion and engines-and-brakes exposure use the same twelve months, or an aircraft’s record since 1 Jan 2025 when it had too few nights or departures in them. Estimated hours from time in the air. Tracking misses some flights, so counts and hours are minimums. ADS-B coverage grew over the window, so we don’t compare one year with the last. Tracking can’t tell one variant from another; the variant split, the busiest table’s variants and the age table use the FAA registry, so they cover US-registered aircraft only. We assume the longest runway at each field, so short-runway figures are conservative. Corrosion measures cover the aircraft we can place on enough nights. Charter status is our own list, built from FAA records and public listings of charter aircraft. About our data