Aircraft
Cessna Citation III
The Cessna Citation III is a midsize jet with up to 7 seats and 3,700 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 3,700 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,100
About this aircraft
The Citation III was Cessna's first swept-wing midsize jet—a leap from the straight-wing Citation I/II era into higher cruise speeds and longer missions.
It introduced the Citation midsize story later refined by VI/VII and eventually Excel/XLS. Cabins are midsize club layouts aimed at corporate teams.
Today it is a mature midsize type, less common than XLS but still part of Citation heritage fleets.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation III appeared in 497 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Cahokia/St Louis (CPS), listed 15 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 334 routes and 2 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation III empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 8,880, with an observed range of USD 1,500–USD 32,171 (744 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 806 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 35 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Midsize Jet
- Range
- 3,700 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,300 m
- Landing runway
- 950 m
- ICAO type
- C650
Cabin
- Seats
- 7
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Width
- 1.68 m
- Length
- 4.88 m
- Cabin area
- 13.1 m²
- Baggage
- 1.8 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,100
- Fuel burn
- 215 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,290
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Classic midsize continental trips
- Corporate midsize shuttle missions
- Occasional Citation III empty-leg availability
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- Cessna Citation III overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation III appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 497 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation III from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation III?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation III corridor was Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Cahokia/St Louis (CPS), with 15 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation III?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation III show a median ask of USD 8,880 across 744 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 III?
The Cessna Citation III has a published maximum range of 3,700 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation III seat?
The Cessna Citation III is configured for up to 7 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation III?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation III operating cost near USD 3,100 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation III burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation III is about 215 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation III need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation III is about 1,300 m.
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