Aircraft
Cessna Citation CJ1
The Cessna Citation CJ1 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 Citation CJ1 is the short-fuselage member of the early CJ family—compact, efficient, and aimed at owner-pilots stepping up from turboprops or piston twins.
Williams FJ44 power and CitationJet handling made it a staple entry light jet. The later CJ1+ added Collins Pro Line 21 and performance tweaks; the baseline CJ1 remains the foundational airframe.
It fits short hops where runway access and operating cost matter more than cabin length.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation CJ1 appeared in 481 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Lincoln (LNK) to Imperial (IML), listed 6 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 400 routes and 4 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation CJ1 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 4,468, with an observed range of USD 1,323–USD 60,227 (998 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 350 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
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
- Short-range light-jet hops
- Owner-pilot CitationJet flying
- Compact empty-leg light-jet repositioning
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Citation CJ1 specificationsGlobalAir
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FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation CJ1 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 481 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation CJ1 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation CJ1?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation CJ1 corridor was Lincoln (LNK) to Imperial (IML), with 6 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation CJ1?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation CJ1 show a median ask of USD 4,468 across 998 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 CJ1?
The Cessna Citation CJ1 has a published maximum range of 2,408 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ1 seat?
The Cessna Citation CJ1 is configured for up to 5 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation CJ1?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation CJ1 operating cost near USD 2,300 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation CJ1 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation CJ1 is about 135 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation CJ1 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation CJ1 is about 1,025 m.
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