Cessna Citation Cj1

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$941,545annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$2,261variable cost / hour

$5.87cost per nm

133.0gph fuel burn

$1,772,807avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$191,520	$311,220
Fixed	$206,850	$206,850
Variable	$452,120	$734,695
Total / hour	$3,295	$2,897

Performance & dimensions

Range	1,200 nm
Cruise speed	328 kts · 377 mph
Seating	2 crew + 5 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	4' 9" × 4' 9" × 11' 0"
Interior volume	252 ft³
Takeoff / landing	4200 ft / 2900 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation CJ1 has a variable operating cost of $1,961 per hour. It provides a range of 800 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 385 knots (443 mph), with an average fuel burn of 127 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna Citation CJ1 measures 4'9" high, 4'9" wide, and 11'0" long, offering 252 cubic feet of interior volume. With a comfortable and efficient layout, it accommodates up to 5 passengers, making it an excellent choice for short-haul and regional missions. Requiring 4,200 feet for takeoff and 2,900 feet for landing, the Citation CJ1 is well-suited for short-runway operations and flexible airport access. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation CJ1's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.