Cessna Citation Iii

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$1,924,930annual budget · 325 hrs/yr

$4,498variable cost / hour

$10.44cost per nm

262.0gph fuel burn

$1,039,833avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

	Low use	High use
Hours / year	200	325
Fuel	$377,280	$613,080
Fixed	$462,950	$462,950
Variable	$899,680	$1,461,980
Total / hour	$6,813	$5,923

Performance & dimensions

Range	2,000 nm
Cruise speed	425 kts · 489 mph
Seating	2 crew + 8 passengers
Cabin H × W × L	5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 4"
Interior volume	577 ft³
Takeoff / landing	5600 ft / 2800 ft

About this plane

The Cessna Citation III has a variable operating cost of $3,655 per hour. It provides a range of 1,800 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 431 knots (496 mph), with an average fuel burn of 262 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation III measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'4" long, offering 577 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 8-9 passengers, the spacious and comfortable layout is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 5,600 feet for takeoff and 2,800 feet for landing, the Citation III is well-suited for medium-range missions while providing access to a wide range of airports. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation III's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.