The CJ3 is the most-produced aircraft in the CJ line and one of the busiest light jets on the Palm Beach ramp, because 1,875 nautical miles of range puts Teterboro, Chicago and Boston within a single leg of KDJT with seats and bags still to spare. When a client asks what a light jet will actually do from here, this is the aircraft we describe.
Cessna stretched the CJ2 fuselage, added winglets and fitted Williams FJ44-3A turbofans to produce the CJ3, first delivered in 2004. Six to eight seats, roughly 1,875 nautical miles of range and a ceiling of 45,000 feet, which keeps it above most South Florida summer weather. Like the rest of the CJ line, the type is certified for single-pilot operation. Every Cessna Citation CJ3 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
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 Palm Beach
The Northeast corridor with margin. Teterboro at roughly 900 nautical miles, Westchester at roughly 920 and Hanscom at roughly 1,040 are all nonstop with a full cabin, so a CJ3 can turn around and come home the same day in season without a fuel stop in either direction.
Availability in February. The CJ3 is one of the most common light jets on Southeast charter certificates, and that matters in the weeks when every aircraft in Palm Beach County is already committed. Short-notice requests are simply easier to fill on this type.
Chicago Midway at roughly 980 nautical miles and Washington Dulles at roughly 750 are the other two legs clients ask about most out of Palm Beach, both well inside the CJ3’s range with a full cabin and luggage.
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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.
- 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 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
CJ3 charter here typically runs $3,800 to $5,000 per hour as of 9/2026. We quote the actual trip with positioning and current market pricing included, because on this type availability moves the number more than the published rate does.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ3 charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Cessna unless noted otherwise.