Aircraft
Cessna Citation CJ
The Cessna Citation CJ is a light jet with up to 5 seats and 2,408 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 5
- Range
- 2,408 km
- Cruise
- 720 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,300
About this aircraft
The original CitationJet (CJ) launched Cessna's Williams-powered light-jet family—the line that became CJ1 through CJ4.
Designed for efficient single-pilot operation and lower operating costs than earlier Citations, it established the CJ formula: clean wing, FJ44 engines, and a practical cabin for short business trips. Later Plus and Gen updates refined avionics and performance.
Early CJs still appear in owner and light-charter fleets as entry points into the CitationJet series.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation CJ appeared in 479 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Belgrade (BEG) to Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY), listed 6 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 401 routes and 1 operator across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation CJ empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 6,209, with an observed range of USD 1,200–USD 18,880 (613 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 576 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 7 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 2,408 km
- Cruise speed
- 720 km/h
- Max speed
- 740 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,025 m
- Landing runway
- 890 m
- ICAO type
- C525
Cabin
- Seats
- 5
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.47 m
- Length
- 3.35 m
- Cabin area
- 7.1 m²
- Baggage
- 1.3 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,300
- Fuel burn
- 135 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 810
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Entry light-jet regional travel
- Single-pilot owner missions
- Light empty-leg CJ-family repositioning
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- CitationJet overviewWikipedia
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FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation CJ appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 479 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation CJ from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation CJ?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation CJ corridor was Belgrade (BEG) to Orio al Serio (BG) (BGY), with 6 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation CJ?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation CJ show a median ask of USD 6,209 across 613 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation CJ?
The Cessna Citation CJ has a published maximum range of 2,408 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ seat?
The Cessna Citation CJ is configured for up to 5 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation CJ?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation CJ operating cost near USD 2,300 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation CJ burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation CJ is about 135 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation CJ need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation CJ is about 1,025 m.
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