Cessna Citation Cj3

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$1,032,775annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$2,477variable cost / hour

$6.07cost per nm

155.0gph fuel burn

$4,951,000avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$223,200	$362,700
Fixed	$227,750	$227,750
Variable	$495,400	$805,025
Total / hour	$3,616	$3,178

Performance & dimensions

Range	1,900 nm
Cruise speed	380 kts · 437 mph
Seating	2 crew + 6 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	4' 9" × 4' 9" × 15' 8"
Interior volume	360 ft³
Takeoff / landing	3400 ft / 2800 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation CJ3 has a variable operating cost of $2,148 per hour. It provides a range of 1,400 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 408 knots (470 mph), with an average fuel burn of 144 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cessna Citation CJ3 measures 4'9" high, 4'9" wide, and 15'8" long, offering 360 cubic feet of interior volume. With a comfortable and modern layout, it accommodates up to 6-8 passengers, making it a popular choice for corporate and private travel. Requiring 3,400 feet for takeoff and 2,800 feet for landing, the CJ3 excels in short-runway operations while maintaining excellent cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation CJ3's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.