Cessna · Light Jets

Citation CJ

The CitationJet is a small jet for short business trips and weekends away with a few passengers. Its compact club cabin and separate luggage storage suit a light travelling party. Headroom is limited.

4-5PassengersTypical cabin configurations

1.45 mCabin heightAt the highest point

2,410 kmMaximum rangeSee the loading conditions below

1.27 m³Baggage spaceConfiguration-dependent

Inside the Citation CJ

A closer look at the cabin

Example interior. Colours, seating and equipment vary by aircraft.

Cessna Citation CJ example cabin interior

Why consider this model?

Club seatingSeparate baggage compartmentsCompact cabin

See the actual scale

How much space?

Man 180 cm tall, scale illustration — 180 cm

Woman 165 cm tall, scale illustration — 165 cm

1.45 m1.47 m

One illustrative configurationCabin length 3.35 m

People and cabin dimensions share one scale. The cabin outline is illustrative. The layout is an example, not the seat map of the aircraft in your quote.

What you can bring

Room for your luggage

3-5medium suitcases*

1.27 m³ of baggage space.

* Indicative estimate based on published baggage volume, for medium suitcases around 65 × 45 × 25 cm. Compartment shape, door openings, baggage weight and flight load can reduce the number. We confirm your luggage for the aircraft offered.

Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?

Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. Long items need a separate check.

The useful numbers

Aircraft specifications

ManufacturerCessna

Production years1993-1999

Typical seating4-5 passengers

Cabin length3.35 m

Cabin width1.47 m

Cabin height1.45 m

Maximum range2,410 km

Cruise speed704 km/h

Aircraft length12.98 m

Wingspan14.26 m

Maximum takeoff weight4,717 kg

Planning figure; passenger load, wind, reserves and airfield conditions affect the route.

Know which model you are choosing

The model and its relatives

Citation CJ

The CitationJet arrived in 1993 with Williams engines and a new wing. It began the CJ family, which later grew into several different cabin lengths.

Citation CJ1+

The CJ1+ adds newer engine control and more speed to the compact CJ1 cabin. Four main seats remain the useful reference for a comfortable group.

Citation CJ2+

The CJ2+ combines a six-seat cabin with more range than the earlier CJ2. It is useful when a compact jet needs to cover a longer regional route.

Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved

The CJ family began as a replacement for Cessna’s earliest small Citations. Instead of enlarging the older aircraft, Cessna combined a compact fuselage with a new wing and small Williams engines. The wing attachment left more usable space inside. This became the starting point for several progressively longer jets, rather than one model with different interiors.

The CitationJet arrived in 1993 with Williams engines and a new wing. It began the CJ family, which later grew into several different cabin lengths.

Before you choose

Can I stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin is lower than 180 cm, so a person of that height cannot stand fully upright. The scaled illustration shows the difference. Maximum cabin height: 1.45 m.

Will my aircraft have this exact interior?

Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. We check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.

When should I consider this model?

The original CitationJet is a compact option for short flights with a small group. Its main advantage is simple cabin space without the size of a midsize jet.

Your route, dates and passengers