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.
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Cessna Citation CJ3 | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
2
/
6
Seat Full Range
1400
/
1611
Normal Cruise
408
/
470
Avg Pre Owned Price
4761101
Cost Per NM
5
Sample Budget
Cessna Citation CJ3
Sample Budget
| Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | 72600 NM | 117975 NM |
| Fuel Cost | $180000 | $292500 |
| Total Fixed Cost | $497000 | $497000 |
| Total Variable Cost | $429600 | $698100 |
| Total Hourly Cost | $4633 | $3677 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
72600
Total Hrs
72600
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
72600
HOURLY VARIABLE COST
ANNUAL FIXED COST
$
370,000
$
40,800
$
$
$
108,000
$
$
610,000
$
503,813
$
106,188
ANNUAL VARIABLE COST
28,375
$
177,344
$
72,000
27,625
44,375
0
0
72,000
$
98,750
$
40,625
$
388,719
ANNUAL BUDGET
$
494,906
MONTHLY BUDGET
$
41,242