Cessna Citation Excel (C56X)
WHAT AIRCRAFT IS C56X?
C56X is the ICAO aircraft type designator for the Cessna Citation Excel — mid-size business jet. When you tap a blip on a radar scope, flight tracker, or spotting app and see "C56X", this is what's overhead.
Want to catch one in the wild? Open the live scope, enter your postcode, and watch for the type code on any contact. Tap it for the airline, registration, route and a photo.