For a small group on a short leg out of Nashville, a very light jet is usually where the conversation starts.
Cessna introduced the Citation M2 in 2013. It seats 6 to 7 with a published range of 1,550 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 404 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 46 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2013
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,550 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 404 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 47.2 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 46 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation M2 Fits Nashville
With 1,550 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as Destin, Palm Beach and Jackson Hole, allowing for reserves and routing. June is the busiest month on the Nashville event calendar, with CMA Fest and the NASCAR weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, so aircraft for those dates are worth booking early.
Around Nashville this opens up the smaller airports as well, including John C. Tune (KJWN) on the west side, Smyrna (KMQY) to the southeast and Music City Executive (KXNX) in Gallatin, where tower hours are worth checking before a late departure. 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 M2
Nashville clients use very light jets for day trips with two to four passengers, such as a meeting in Atlanta, St. Louis or Louisville and home for dinner. The cabin is compact, so baggage is usually the limit before the seats are.
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
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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.
- 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: $3,000 to $4,200 (as of 10/2026)
Other Very Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Mustang
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
- HondaJet Elite
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation M2 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.