Textron Aviation builds nothing bigger or longer-ranged than the Citation Longitude, the super-midsize flagship of the Citation line. Certified in September 2019, the twin-engine jet pairs Honeywell HTF7700L turbofans with a 28-degree swept wing for 3,500nm of range at Mach 0.80, enough for coast-to-coast or transatlantic missions with a full cabin, and Textron bills its flat-floor interior as the quietest in the class.
NetJets flies it in volume, and it has become a fixture in corporate flight departments running long domestic and Atlantic legs. This page covers the Longitude’s specifications, history, landing gear, and approved tire fitments.
Cessna Citation Longitude Specifications
| Manufacturer | Textron Aviation (Cessna), Wichita, Kansas |
| Type | Super-midsize business jet (Model 700) |
| First flight | October 8, 2016 |
| Certification | FAA type certificate, September 2019; EASA, July 2021 |
| Production status | Active |
| Units built | 100th delivery May 2023; approximately 140 built to date |
| Engine(s) | 2x Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan, 7,665 lb thrust each |
| Max range | 3,500nm (6,482km) with 4 passengers, NBAA IFR reserves, Mach 0.80 |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.84 MMO / 483 KTAS max cruise |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000ft |
| Takeoff distance | 4,810ft at MTOW, sea level ISA |
| Landing distance | 3,170ft at typical landing weight |
| Max takeoff weight (MTOW) | 39,500 lb (17,917 kg) |
| Passenger capacity | 8-10 typical / 12 max |
| Crew | 2 pilots |
| Price (new) | ~$30 million equipped (2023 reference) |
| Operating cost | ~$2,800-$3,200/hr total variable at typical utilization |
Cessna Citation Longitude – History and Overview
Development and Background
The Longitude exists because Cessna needed a credible answer at the top of the Citation range after cancelling the large-cabin Citation Columbus in 2009. Announced at EBACE in May 2012, the Model 700 took the flat-floor, stand-up fuselage cross-section Cessna had developed for the Citation Latitude, stretched it by a full seat row, and married it to an all-new wing with roughly 28 degrees of sweep and a T-tail.
The program was originally planned around a different powerplant before Textron settled on the Honeywell HTF7700L, a member of the proven HTF7000 family that also powers the Gulfstream G280 and Challenger 350.
The first flight-test aircraft flew on October 8, 2016, from Beech Factory Airport in Wichita. Provisional FAA type certification followed in December 2018, and the full type certificate arrived on September 21, 2019, after roughly 6,000 flight hours, 11,000 test points, and a 31,000nm world demonstration tour. First deliveries began at the end of that month, with EASA validation following in July 2021.
Design and Performance
The Longitude is a deliberate exercise in lowering the cost of super-midsize performance. The swept wing and 39,500 lb MTOW give it 3,500nm with four passengers at Mach 0.80, New York to Paris territory, while a full-fuel payload of 1,600 lb keeps the airplane useful when the tanks are topped.
Pilots fly it through Garmin’s G5000 integrated flight deck with fully integrated autothrottles, synthetic vision, and maintenance diagnostics.
In the cabin, a 6ft-high, 77in-wide flat floor runs 25ft aft to a walk-in baggage compartment accessible in flight, and the 5,950ft cabin altitude at FL450 is among the lowest in the segment. Carbon disc brakes with electronic modulation and continuous anti-skid handle the stopping side of a 3,170ft landing distance.
Variants
The Longitude is produced in a single primary passenger configuration. The type certificate covers one production standard, with interior and avionics refinements introduced progressively on the line.
Special-mission examples exist: the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau took delivery of a flight-inspection Longitude in 2022 for calibrating ground-based navigation and landing systems, and Turkey’s DHMI ordered a similarly equipped aircraft.
Operators
NetJets is the anchor customer, having committed to as many as 175 Longitudes in 2018 and taken its first delivery at the end of 2019, and a majority of the fleet today flies in fractional programs.
The balance serves corporate flight departments and charter operators across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, alongside the government calibration aircraft in Japan and Turkey.
Current Status
The Longitude remains in active production at Textron Aviation’s Wichita facility, with the 100th delivery completed in May 2023 and roughly 130 aircraft in operation worldwide.
The pre-owned market is thin. Most of the fleet is fractionally owned and new-delivery demand remains strong, so the few examples that do trade move quickly, typically in the mid-teens to mid-$20 millions depending on year and hours. Parts and tire support for the type is well established through Textron and the aftermarket.
Cessna Citation Longitude Landing Gear and Tires
Landing Gear Configuration
The Longitude uses a retractable tricycle undercarriage with trailing-link main gear and a trailing-link nose gear, with a single wheel on each strut. Gear extension is hydraulically actuated and electrically controlled, with hydraulic nose wheel steering.
The main gear carry carbon disc brakes that are electronically and continuously modulated to prevent wheel skid, with left and right brakes operating independently from pedal inputs and hydraulic accumulators backing up the emergency and parking brake. No significant landing gear airworthiness directives have affected tire requirements during the production run.
Cessna Citation Longitude Tire Specifications
| Nose wheel tire size | 17.5×5.75R8 (radial, tubeless) |
| Main gear tire size | 26×6.6R14 14PR (radial, tubeless) |
| Ply rating | 14PR main / nose per manufacturer data sheet |
| Tire pressure (typical) | Refer to the aircraft AMM; authoritative inflation pressures are serial-number specific |
| Compatible brands | Michelin Air X (OE fitment); confirm applicability of alternatives against the AMM |
| Part numbers | Michelin M15103 (main) / Michelin M13301 (nose) |
Always verify tire specifications against the aircraft’s Airworthiness Manual (AMM) and applicable airworthiness directives before ordering. Serial number and configuration can affect tire requirements.
Main Gear Tires
The Longitude’s main gear run 26×6.6R14 radials rated at 14 ply and 225 mph, the same size family fitted across the Citation Sovereign, Latitude, and Citation X, but in the Longitude-specific Michelin Air X part number M15103 sized for the type’s 39,500 lb MTOW.
Radial construction keeps weight down and delivers more landings per tread than comparable bias tires. Main gear replacement on jets in this class typically falls between 100 and 300 landings depending on runway surface and operating tempo.
Nose Wheel Tire
The nose gear carries a 17.5×5.75R8 radial, Michelin Air X part number M13301, a fitment the Longitude shares with the Falcon 900 nose position. It runs at a higher inflation pressure relative to its size than the mains and, with hydraulic nose wheel steering doing constant work during taxi, tends to wear on a calendar closer to the mains than its lighter loading would suggest.
Approved Tire Fitments
Approved fitments for the Cessna Citation Longitude include:
- Michelin Air X — M15103 — main gear (OE fitment)
- Michelin Air X — M13301 — nose wheel (OE fitment)
- Goodyear — produces the 26×6.6R14 Flight Radial in the main gear size; confirm part applicability against the AMM and Goodyear’s application charts before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation Longitude
Is the Cessna Citation Longitude still in production?
Yes. Textron Aviation continues to build the Longitude at its Wichita, Kansas facility. The 100th aircraft was delivered in May 2023 and production is ongoing.
What are the Cessna Citation Longitude specifications?
See the full specs table above. Key figures: 3,500nm range, Mach 0.84 MMO, 45,000ft ceiling, 39,500 lb MTOW, twin Honeywell HTF7700L engines, and seating for 8-10 passengers (12 max).
What is the range of the Cessna Citation Longitude?
3,500nm (6,482km) with four passengers under NBAA IFR reserve conditions at Mach 0.80. Heavier passenger loads reduce that figure modestly; it remains a genuine US coast-to-coast and transatlantic airplane.
What is the Cessna Citation Longitude price?
New equipped price is approximately $30 million (2023 reference). Pre-owned examples are scarce because most of the fleet is fractionally owned; the few that trade typically list in the mid-teens to mid-$20 millions depending on year, hours, and condition.
What does the Cessna Citation Longitude cost to operate per hour?
Total variable costs typically run $2,800-$3,200 per hour at normal corporate utilization, with charter rates from around $4,500 per hour. Actual costs vary by operator, region, and utilization rate.
Where can I find a Cessna Citation Longitude for sale?
Active listings appear on marketplaces such as Controller, JetNet, AVPRO, and Trade-A-Plane, though inventory is consistently thin for this type because most of the fleet is fractionally owned.
What interior options does the Cessna Citation Longitude offer?
The flat-floor cabin is 6ft high, 77in wide, and 25ft long, typically configured with eight seats in a double-club layout, with options for a three-place divan, forward galley, aft lavatory, and berthable seats. Cabin connectivity supports Wi-Fi, internet, and text messaging, and the walk-in baggage compartment is accessible throughout flight.
What is the Cessna Citation Longitude landing distance?
3,170ft at typical landing weight, sea level, ISA conditions, per manufacturer data. Takeoff field length at MTOW is 4,810ft under the same conditions.
What tire size does the Cessna Citation Longitude use?
Main gear: 26×6.6R14 14PR radial. Nose wheel: 17.5×5.75R8 radial. Always verify against the AMM for your serial number and configuration.
Which tire brands are approved for the Cessna Citation Longitude?
The Longitude’s OE fitment is the Michelin Air X radial in both positions: M15103 on the mains and M13301 on the nose. Goodyear produces radials in the main gear size; confirm applicability for the Model 700 against the AMM.
How much do Cessna Citation Longitude tires cost?
Pricing varies by brand, position, and market availability. New radials in this class typically run in the low thousands of dollars per tire, with retreads available at lower cost for some positions.
What is the tire pressure for the Cessna Citation Longitude?
Authoritative inflation pressures for the Longitude are specified in the aircraft’s AMM and vary with serial number and configuration. Always set and check pressures against the AMM figures rather than generic size data.
How long do Cessna Citation Longitude tires last?
Main gear tires on jets in this class typically deliver 100-300 landings, depending on runway surface, braking technique, and operating conditions; radial construction generally extends tread life relative to bias tires. Refer to the AMM and your maintenance program for specific limits.
How often should Cessna Citation Longitude tires be changed?
Replacement is driven by tread wear indicators, cuts and damage limits, and cycle history rather than a fixed calendar interval. Inspect at each preflight and have a licensed engineer assess wear against the AMM criteria.
