The Cessna Citation CJ4 is the top of the CitationJet ladder and the light jet Naples charter clients ask for when they want more range than a CJ3 without stepping up to a midsize. From APF’s 6,600-foot main runway, the CJ4 flies nonstop to Aspen and back inside the type’s book range.
Cessna certified the CJ4 in 2010 as a stretched, higher-thrust development of the CJ3, with a new wing, Williams FJ44-4A engines, and Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. Seats seven to eight, cruises at 451 knots to 45,000 feet, and delivers 2,165 nautical miles of range with 77 cubic feet of baggage. Enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2010
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,165 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 451 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 53.4 feet
- Wingspan: 50.8 feet
- Height: 15.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation CJ4 Fits Naples
Range at 2,165 nautical miles opens up APF-ASE (Aspen) as a nonstop pairing, which matters to the Naples client who runs a winter ski week between snowbird weeks in Port Royal. That trip is 1,650 nautical miles great-circle with mountain terrain to plan around.
The type is not on Naples Jet Charter’s staging fleet catalogue but is regularly available in the local charter market via Northeast and Midwest operators positioning south. Expect availability to skew to charter over ownership rather than a scheduled Naples-based asset.
APF’s runway is a non-issue for the CJ4 even in summer. The type’s short-field manners also open up Marco Island Executive (MKY) as a landing option on light payload.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- 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 CJ4 run $4,000 to $5,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
For an APF-to-ASE ski-week trip the CJ4 typically bills 4.0 to 4.5 flight hours nonstop.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ4 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.