The Cessna Citation CJ3 is the light jet Naples clients keep coming back to when they want an enclosed lavatory, six to eight seats, and enough range to fly TEB-APF nonstop without staring at the fuel gauge. Built starting in 2004, the CJ3 handles APF’s 6,600-foot main runway with margin to spare on a warm afternoon.
Cessna certified the CJ3 in 2004 as the stretch of the CJ2, with a taller cabin door, an enclosed lavatory, longer wing, and Williams FJ44-3A engines. The type carries six to eight passengers, cruises at 417 knots up to 45,000 feet, and delivers 1,875 nautical miles of range with 65 cubic feet of baggage. Production ran through 2014.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2004-2014
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,875 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 417 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.2 feet
- Wingspan: 53.3 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 65 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation CJ3 Fits Naples
APF’s 6,600-foot runway takes the CJ3 comfortably at any typical Naples winter weight; even a summer afternoon with a full cabin is inside the envelope. That reliability is why the CJ3 shows up on so many Naples quote sheets.
Range at 1,875 nautical miles handles TEB-APF, HPN-APF, and BED-APF nonstop in cabin winter conditions with reserves, and reaches Nassau, Great Exuma, and Providenciales on the outbound side. Chicago (PWK) and Toronto (YYZ) are nonstop with a light cabin.
For a Naples client who has been flying a Phenom 300 and wants a similar experience at a lower hourly rate on the shorter legs, the CJ3 is the closest substitute. It gives up cruise speed (417 vs 453 kt) but keeps the enclosed lav.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation CJ3 run $3,800 to $5,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
On a HPN-to-APF winter trip the CJ3 typically bills 3.0 to 3.5 flight hours nonstop, similar block time to a Phenom 300.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ3 charter in or out of Naples, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.