Most trips from Nashville to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago or Dallas fit comfortably within a light jet’s range.
Cessna built the Citation Encore from 2000 to 2007. It seats 7 to 8 with a published range of 1,750 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 430 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 71 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2000-2007
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 430 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.9 feet
- Wingspan: 54.1 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 71 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Encore Fits Nashville
With 1,750 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Chicago, Miami and Las Vegas, allowing for reserves and routing. Spring and early summer bring thunderstorms to Middle Tennessee, and a strong line of storms can hold departures until it passes.
Nashville trips in this class run from Nashville International (BNA), John C. Tune (KJWN) or Smyrna (KMQY), depending on where the trip starts and the time of day. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is a calculation the operator makes for that weight and that day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Nashville Clients Use the Cessna Citation Encore
For a Nashville client with a handful of passengers on a regional route, this is often where the quote lands. The cabin is comfortable for a flight of an hour or two.
Tell us the route, the passenger count and what is traveling with you, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft is the right fit or suggest a better one.
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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: $3,500 to $4,800 (as of 10/2026)
Other Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation II
- Cessna Citation Ultra
- Cessna Citation V
- Dassault Falcon 10
- Hawker 400XP
- Learjet 31
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Encore charter in or out of Nashville, 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.