What kind of group suits the Cessna Citation CJ3+?

It is intended for a small private party rather than a large delegation. The compact cabin keeps the trip personal, with facing seats that work well for conversation and shorter business journeys.

Will the cabin feel like a large business jet?

Expect a more compact space, especially for standing and moving between seats. Compare the actual cabin dimensions and layout if headroom, mobility or room to work is important to the party.

What powers the Cessna Citation CJ3+?

A typical installation uses two Williams International FJ44-3A engines. Confirm the precise engine subvariant and any conversion package on the offered aircraft if the specification is important to the choice.

How should we plan baggage for a full passenger party?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 1.84 cubic metres. Send a bag count with dimensions and weights, including sports equipment. The operator can confirm which compartments are usable and whether the passenger and fuel load leave the required allowance.

Does the published range apply with every seat occupied?

A maximum-range figure is achieved under particular assumptions. The group size, luggage, weather and destination affect the real flight plan, so confirm a nonstop itinerary using the actual requirements.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin height is around 1.45 metres, so it is a seated-travel space rather than a stand-up cabin. Taller passengers should expect to bend when moving between the entrance and their seats.

What toilet facilities should we expect?

Provision depends on the cabin fit: a compact touring interior and an executive layout can be very different. Ask whether a toilet is installed and how much privacy it offers before planning a longer flight around it.

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Charter Price per Hour$4 000

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Cessna Citation CJ3+
Family:: Citation 525B
Manufacturer:: Cessna Aircraft Company

Aircraft Class:: Light
ICAO/IATA Codes:: C25B/CNJ

Number Built:: 700
Available on Aviapages:: 31
Single Pilot Operations:: Yes

Popularity85
Reliability95
Comfort55

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 45 000 ft 13 716 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 13 869 lbs 6 291 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:: 2 x Williams International FJ44-3A
Typical Avionics:: Garmin G3000

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 352 kts 652 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 416 kts 770 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 3.7 h
Max Range:: 2 040 nmi 3 778 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 988 lb/h 448 kg/h
Max Payload:: 1 810 lbs 821 kg

Cessna Citation CJ3+ Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 6
Cabin Height:: 4.76 ft 1.45 m
Cabin Width:: 4.82 ft 1.47 m
Cabin Length:: 15.68 ft 4.78 m

Sleeping Places:: 0
Estimated Cabin Volume:: 282.59 ft³ 8 m³
Luggage Volume:: 64.98 ft³ 1.84 m³

2 Divan seats
Hot meal
Lavatory

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 15.16 ft 4.62 m
Aircraft Length:: 50.16 ft 15.29 m
Wingspan:: 52.92 ft 16.13 m

Cabin Zones:: 1 passenger seating area, with club/forward-facing seats; refreshment storage and toilet facilities are separate from the seating-zone count (representative layout)
Doors:: 1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:: Approved baggage compartments; volume, mass limits and cabin access vary with aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Cessna Citation CJ3+

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $4 000

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): $8.3M
Pre-owned Price Range: $6.5M – $12.8M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $9.62
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $1 450 – $2 175
Annual Cost of Ownership: $886 655 – $1.33M
Cost per Seat-Mile: $1.05

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $362 488
At 350 hours: $634 354

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $473 965
At 350 hours: $473 965

Farnborough – Geneve

EGLF – LSGG

Flight time:: 1 h 15 min
Estimated price:: $7 978

Farnborough – Nice

EGLF – LFMN

Flight time:: 1 h 37 min
Estimated price:: $9 822

Farnborough – Zurich

EGLF – LSZH

Flight time:: 1 h 18 min
Estimated price:: $8 229

Paris – Milan

LFPB – LIML

Flight time:: 1 h 11 min
Estimated price:: $7 642

Paris – Ibiza

LFPB – LEIB

Flight time:: 1 h 45 min
Estimated price:: $10 493

Geneve – Rome

LSGG – LIRF

Flight time:: 1 h 11 min
Estimated price:: $7 642

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Cessna Citation CJ3+ Description

Like all Cessnas, the CJ4 is a workhorse aircraft. It will reliably carry up to ten passengers on shorter flights – exactly what is expected of a light jet. The CJ4 is the largest of Cessna’s CJ series aircraft, seeing a stretch extension from the smaller CJ3+ and featuring the wings from a Citation Sovereign. The CJ4 sits at the top end of the light jet market in terms of range, passenger capacity and price. The CJ4 is the most capable CJ aircraft, with greater speed and range than any other Citation small jet. The CJ4 has a maximum range of 2,165nm (4,009km, 2,491mi) – making it the longest-range small jet. Of course the range reduces proportionately to the number of passengers, cargo weight, and weather conditions. The CJ4 offers space for up to ten passengers to travel in relative comfort and style for the short missions the aircraft is built for. The cabin features six fully reclining seats as well as media docks, WIFI connectivity and Rockwell Collins’ Venue cabin management system. As usual, Cessna upholds its reputation for producing reliable, high-performing private jets, the CJ4 being the perfect example. It is designed to be efficient in both purchase and operation costs while still maintaining a good level of comfort and competitive range.