Citation III
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 7 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Citation III cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Citation III at roughly $4,500–$7,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Midsize jets like this carry 7–9 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Citation III seat?
Most Citation III cabins seat 7 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Citation III?
Citation III charter rates typically run $4,500–$7,500 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $22,500 and $37,500 all-in.
Where do Citation IIIs actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 395 Citation III flights. The single busiest route was Sioux Falls (KFSD) to Rapid City (KRAP), with 6 flights observed.
How do I book a Citation III empty leg?
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Citation IIIs for Charter (7)
Where Citation IIIs actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| CADRE AVIATION SERVICES LLC | 1 | 90 |
| MIDWEST AVIATION DIV OF SOUTHWEST AVIATION, INC | 1 | 71 |
| Century Aviation Inc | 1 | 59 |
| Air Trek, Inc. | 1 | 59 |
| Heartland Aviation, LLC | 1 | 57 |
| Aircraft Evaluation & Management Inc. | 1 | 31 |
| Aviation Charter Inc | 1 | 28 |
Comparable aircraft
Same category, similar mission profile. The framing below summarizes how each one differs from the Citation III on the dimensions that matter most.