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Cessna Citation CJ3
CESSNA CITATION CJ3 FOR CHARTER
The Cessna Citation CJ3 is one of the most popular and widely available light jets on the charter market, prized for its efficiency, performance, and operational versatility. As part of the proven Citation CJ family, it has earned a reputation among operators and charter clients alike as a reliable workhorse that punches above its weight class.
The CJ3 hits the sweet spot for regional business travel and longer light-jet missions, comfortably flying routes like New York to Miami, Chicago to Aspen, or Atlanta to Dallas nonstop. Its strong short-runway performance and broad operator availability make it an easy-to-source, dependable choice for clients who want light jet economics without compromising on capability.
A REFINED LIGHT JET CABIN BUILT FOR EFFICIENCY AND COMFORT
FAST, EFFICIENT, AND BUILT FOR POINT-TO-POINT MISSIONS
The Citation CJ3 delivers the performance light jet clients expect — strong climb, efficient cruise, and the ability to access shorter regional runways many midsize jets cannot. Its twin Williams FJ44-3A engines and Garmin G3000 (or Pro Line 21 in earlier models) avionics platform combine to make it one of the most capable and dispatch-reliable aircraft in its class.
The Citation CJ3 typically seats 6 to 9 passengers in a club-style charter configuration. Most operators run a 7-seat layout with a side-facing seat opposite the entry and an aft belted lavatory seat.
The CJ3 has a range of approximately 1,875 nautical miles, comfortably handling routes like New York to Miami, Chicago to Aspen, or Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas nonstop with a typical passenger load.
The CJ3 cruises at approximately 480 mph, putting it among the faster light jets on the charter market and making it well-suited for time-sensitive business travel.
Yes — the CJ3 is known for excellent short-field performance, making it a strong choice for smaller regional and resort-area airports where larger jets are limited. This is one of the reasons it remains so popular for trips to mountain destinations like Aspen and Telluride, as well as smaller business airports across the country.