Aircraft
Cessna Citation CJ3+
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet with up to 7 seats and 3,066 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
8771 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 3,066 km
- Cruise
- 770 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,750
About this aircraft
The Citation CJ3+ is a light jet aimed at efficient, high-utilization missions, with single-pilot certification in many operations.
Textron's later CJ3 Gen3 updates show the continuing lineage: Garmin glass cockpits, strong hot-and-high performance, and light-jet operating costs. The cabin is narrower than midsize Citations but well suited to small groups on regional days.
CJ3+ empty legs are a go-to for short-to-medium hops alongside Phenom and CJ4 competitors.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ appeared in 6,482 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Cody (COD) to Hamilton (K6S5), listed 16 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 4,694 routes and 15 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation CJ3+ empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 6,387, with an observed range of USD 1,050–USD 97,749 (8,269 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 496 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 344 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 3,066 km
- Cruise speed
- 770 km/h
- Max speed
- 778 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 969 m
- Landing runway
- 823 m
- ICAO type
- C25B
Cabin
- Seats
- 7
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.47 m
- Length
- 4.78 m
- Cabin area
- 10.2 m²
- Baggage
- 1.8 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,750
- Fuel burn
- 160 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 960
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Regional light-jet business travel
- Single-pilot style operations and owner missions
- Efficient empty legs on shorter sectors
Sources
- Citation CJ3 Gen3 (CJ3 lineage)Textron Aviation / Cessna
- Cessna Citation family overviewTextron Aviation / Cessna
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FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation CJ3+ appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 6,482 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation CJ3+ from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation CJ3+?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation CJ3+ corridor was Cody (COD) to Hamilton (K6S5), with 16 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation CJ3+?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation CJ3+ show a median ask of USD 6,387 across 8,269 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 CJ3+?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ has a published maximum range of 3,066 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation CJ3+ seat?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is configured for up to 7 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation CJ3+?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation CJ3+ operating cost near USD 2,750 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation CJ3+ burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation CJ3+ is about 160 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation CJ3+ need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation CJ3+ is about 969 m.
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