Cessna Citation CJ3+ — private jet charter

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is available for charter through MEGA Aviation's operator network. Aircraft are sourced from licensed third-party operators vetted for each mission and availability is confirmed for each trip.

Cabin and performance

Typical missions

Route suitability depends on distance, passenger count, luggage and the airports involved. The operations desk confirms whether this aircraft type fits your routing before a price is issued.

At a published maximum range of 2,040 nautical miles and a typical cruise of 416 knots, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ corresponds to roughly 4.9 hours in the air before reserves — a planning indication only. Real sector capability is shorter once passengers, baggage, winds, temperature and reserve fuel are applied, which is why every leg is checked against the actual aircraft rather than the brochure figure.

How the light class flies

Light jets suit one to three hour sectors with a small group and modest baggage. They accept shorter runways than heavier types, which widens the choice of airports near the destination, and handling and parking costs at busy fields are lower than a heavy cabin's.

Most types in this class have a seated rather than a standing cabin and limited baggage volume, and filling every seat usually shortens the achievable range. Beyond roughly three hours a midsize cabin is the more comfortable answer.

Airports, handling and planning

Runway length, elevation and temperature at both ends are checked against the aircraft's performance before it is offered, because those are the constraints that most often move a trip to a different airport or a different type. Customs opening hours, curfews, slots and parking availability are confirmed for the exact date, and permits are applied for per state on the routing with lead times that vary by country.

Positioning, crew, handling, standard catering and applicable fees are priced into one figure per trip rather than added afterwards. We publish no hourly rate for any type here, because an honest number depends on the specific aircraft, the routing and the day.

Frequently asked questions

Does MEGA operate this aircraft?

No. Aircraft are operated by licensed third-party operators holding their own air operator certificates. Safety ratings such as ARGUS, IS-BAO or Wyvern are held by the relevant operator, and applicability varies by aircraft and operator.

Can I request this type specifically?

You can, and the desk will look for one. Whether a specific type can be placed on a trip depends on where a suitable aircraft is positioned, crew duty limits and the operator's approvals for the airports and airspace involved. Where none is free, the closest equivalent in the same class is offered rather than holding the trip open.

How accurate are the figures above?

They are type-level published values. Individual aircraft differ by serial number and interior fit, so seating, baggage volume and achievable range are confirmed against the actual aircraft offered.

Request this aircraft

Send your route, dates and passenger count and the desk will confirm availability, an all-in price and the airports that suit the trip. Get an instant quote or contact the 24/7 desk.