The Cessna Citation CJ1+ is a light jet seating up to 6 passengers, with a 2,296 km (1,240 nm) range and a 869 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $2,300 per hour.
Textron Aviation introduced the Citation CJ1+ in 2006. It belongs to the Light Jet class, powered by 2 Williams International FJ44-1AP engines. With a 2,296 km range and seating for up to 6, it suits regional and medium-haul charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Citation CJ1+ with no membership fees.
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Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months (July 2025 – June 2026): we logged 2,752 movements by this type across 87 airports — about 229 a month, or 0.3% of all business aviation movements we observe.
Method: ADS-B position reports filtered to business jet and turboprop ICAO types, counted from aircraft on the ground at tracked airports. Figures reflect observed activity across our airport network, not the worldwide fleet total.
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We tracked 2,752 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 87 airports — roughly 229 a month, or 0.3% of all business aviation movements in our data.
The airports where this type turns up most are Hamburg, Antwerp, Barcelona, Geneva. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Its busiest tracked sectors are Antwerp–Hamburg, Hamburg–Antwerp, Las Vegas–Long Beach. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
Charter rates for the Cessna Citation CJ1+ typically run $2,300–$3,200 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
The Citation CJ1+ has a maximum range of approximately 2,296 km (1,240 nautical miles) with 5 passengers — enough for regional and medium-haul routes.
The Cessna Citation CJ1+ typically seats 5 passengers and up to 6 in a high-density layout, with 2 crew.
The Citation CJ1+ cruises at up to 869 km/h (469 knots, Mach 0.71), with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft.
A pre-owned Cessna Citation CJ1+ typically sells for $1,500,000–$3,500,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $1,900.
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