CitationJet CJ2
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 6 |
| Cabin length | 12.8 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft |
| Baggage volume | 55 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Belted, curtained |
| Galley | No |
| Wi-Fi | Rare |
| Cabin floor | Drop aisle |
At 4.8 ft of cabin height, the CitationJet CJ2 is a sit-down jet. Expect to duck moving between seats. The lavatory is belted with a curtain — not a full door.
Operator floor plans vary. Some CitationJet CJ2 cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 1,613 nm |
| Max cruise | 418 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~355 ktas |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
With 1,613 nm of range, the CitationJet CJ2 is built for short-to-mid US missions. Plan a fuel stop for anything past three hours of cruise.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the CitationJet CJ2 at roughly $3,000–$5,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Light jets like this carry 6–8 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 →
CitationJet CJ2 vs Light Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the CitationJet CJ2?
The Cessna CitationJet CJ2 has a published range of 1,613 nautical miles with a typical passenger load.
How many passengers does the CitationJet CJ2 seat?
Most CitationJet CJ2 cabins seat 6 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 CitationJet CJ2?
CitationJet CJ2 charter rates typically run $3,000–$5,000 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 $15,000 and $25,000 all-in.
Can you stand up in a CitationJet CJ2?
The CitationJet CJ2 has a cabin height of 4.8 ft. No — expect to duck slightly when moving through the cabin.
Where do CitationJet CJ2s actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 2,048 CitationJet CJ2 flights. The single busiest route was Teterboro (KTEB) to Harrisburg (KCXY), with 20 flights observed.
How do I book a CitationJet CJ2 empty leg?
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Available Empty Legs on CitationJet CJ2s
CitationJet CJ2s for Charter (30)
Where CitationJet CJ2s 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
| Harrisburg (KCXY) | 126 |
| Springfield (KSGF) | 73 |
| Tampa (KTPA) | 69 |
| Baton Rouge (KBTR) | 67 |
| Teterboro (KTEB) | 60 |
| Amarillo (KAMA) | 34 |
| Tyler (KTYR) | 34 |
| Akron (KCAK) | 30 |
| Hayward (KHWD) | 28 |
| Kansas City (KMKC) | 27 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Aviation Charter LLC | 4 | 504 |
| Burgess Aircraft Management, LLC | 3 | 221 |
| BTR Air Charter & Management, Inc. | 2 | 169 |
| DavisAir Inc. | 1 | 120 |
| Odyssey Airways, LLC | 1 | 113 |
| Panavia Air Taxi, LLC | 1 | 109 |
| Reliant Air Charter, Inc. | 1 | 103 |
| PCJ Aviation LLC | 2 | 103 |
| FIRST AV GROUP, LLC | 1 | 89 |
| NorthStar Business Aviation LLC | 1 | 84 |
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