Aircraft
Cessna CitationJet
The Cessna CitationJet 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
CitationJet is the family name for Cessna's Williams-powered light jets—the CJ series that replaced earlier Citation I/II economics for many owner-pilots.
The Model 525 CitationJet established FJ44 power, a clean-wing design, and single-pilot certification as the template for CJ1–CJ4. In listings, "CitationJet" often refers to early 525 airframes before CJ branding solidified.
Treat it as the root of the modern Citation light-jet line still evolving as CJ Gen3.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna CitationJet appeared in 63,369 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was White Plains (HPN) to Teterboro (TEB), listed 147 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 14,223 routes and 5 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna CitationJet empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 5,600, with an observed range of USD 476–USD 52,507 (64,503 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 538 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
- 2,408 km
- Cruise speed
- 720 km/h
- Max speed
- 740 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,025 m
- Landing runway
- 890 m
- ICAO type
- C25A
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
- Early CJ-family light-jet hops
- Owner-pilot entry jet travel
- CitationJet empty-leg light repositioning
Sources
- Cessna Citation familyTextron Aviation
- CitationJet overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Cessna CitationJet appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 63,369 empty-leg offers for the Cessna CitationJet from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna CitationJet?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna CitationJet corridor was White Plains (HPN) to Teterboro (TEB), with 147 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna CitationJet?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna CitationJet show a median ask of USD 5,600 across 64,503 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 CitationJet?
The Cessna CitationJet has a published maximum range of 2,408 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna CitationJet seat?
The Cessna CitationJet is configured for up to 5 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna CitationJet?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna CitationJet operating cost near USD 2,300 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna CitationJet burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna CitationJet is about 135 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna CitationJet need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna CitationJet is about 1,025 m.
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