Light Jets

Light jets for mid-range missions — led by the Cessna Citation CJ3, pairing genuine jet speed and altitude with a compact, efficient cabin.

8 Passengers

2,040NM Max Range

416 kt Cruise Speed

45,000 ft Ceiling

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The Category

About Light Jets

The light-jet category is led by the Cessna Citation CJ3 — a published range near 2,040 nautical miles, seating up to eight, with cruise speeds around 416 knots and a 45,000-foot ceiling.

Real jet performance and short-field capability make it a direct step up from turboprops when altitude and speed matter on mid-range routes.

For travelers who want jet speed without a larger aircraft footprint, the CJ3 delivers schedule control and privacy on demand.

Why Charter

What sets a Light apart

CJ3 availability

Citation CJ3 availability for charter — mid-range missions with jet speed and altitude in a compact, efficient cabin.

2,040 NM range

Published range near 2,040 NM covers most domestic and short international missions without stepping up to a midsize cabin.

Eight-passenger cabin

Configured for up to eight passengers — jet speed without the footprint of a larger midsize aircraft.

The Fleet

Available Light aircraft

Model	Seats	Range	Cruise	Tails
400A Beechjet 1,510 nm · 449 kt	8	1,510 nm	449 kt	55
VISION SF50 Cirrus 1,125 nm · 256 kt	7	1,125 nm	256 kt	4
VISION SF50 G2+ Cirrus 1,098 nm · 259 kt	7	1,098 nm	259 kt	36
500 Citation 1,130 nm · 348 kt	9	1,130 nm	348 kt	1
525 Citation 1,250 nm · 323 kt	5	1,250 nm	323 kt	20
BRAVO Citation 1,740 nm · 405 kt	8	1,740 nm	405 kt	39
CJ1+ Citation 1,245 nm · 389 kt	6	1,245 nm	389 kt	15
CJ2+ Citation 1,613 nm · 413 kt	7	1,613 nm	413 kt	46
CJ3+ Citation 1,918 nm · 404 kt	7	1,918 nm	404 kt	118
CJ4 Citation 1,949 nm · 454 kt	9	1,949 nm	454 kt	30
CJ4 GEN2 Citation 2,109 nm · 377 kt	9	2,109 nm	377 kt	12
ENCORE+ Citation 1,792 nm · 430 kt	8	1,792 nm	430 kt	23
EXCEL Citation 1,839 nm · 433 kt	9	1,839 nm	433 kt	82
I/SP Citation 1,328 nm · 322 kt	6	1,328 nm	322 kt	11
II Citation 1,378 nm · 321 kt	9	1,378 nm	321 kt	26
M2 Citation 1,195 nm · 379 kt	5	1,195 nm	379 kt	16
M2 GEN 2 Citation 1,204 nm · 323 kt	—	1,204 nm	323 kt	1
MUSTANG Citation 991 nm · 340 kt	4	991 nm	340 kt	16
S/II Citation 1,970 nm · 410 kt	9	1,970 nm	410 kt	6
ULTRA Citation 1,524 nm · 373 kt	8	1,524 nm	373 kt	33
V Citation 1,727 nm · 425 kt	8	1,727 nm	425 kt	26
XLS GEN 2 Citation 2,019 nm · 353 kt	9	2,019 nm	353 kt	10
XLS+ Citation 2,018 nm · 440 kt	9	2,018 nm	440 kt	107
IA Diamond 1,513 nm · 375 kt	—	1,513 nm	375 kt	1
550 Eclipse 1,015 nm · 369 kt	6	1,015 nm	369 kt	2
EA500 Eclipse 1,190 nm · 369 kt	6	1,190 nm	369 kt	6
PHENOM 100 Embraer 1,071 nm · 371 kt	4	1,071 nm	371 kt	23
PHENOM 100E Embraer 1,178 nm · 371 kt	6	1,178 nm	371 kt	3
PHENOM 100EV Embraer 1,113 nm · 340 kt	—	1,113 nm	340 kt	1
PHENOM 300 Embraer 2,019 nm · 383 kt	7	2,019 nm	383 kt	50
PHENOM 300E Embraer 2,033 nm · 385 kt	9	2,033 nm	385 kt	44
10 Falcon 1,828 nm · 459 kt	8	1,828 nm	459 kt	7
400XP Hawker 1,519 nm · 450 kt	8	1,519 nm	450 kt	37
400XPR Hawker 2,160 nm · 425 kt	9	2,160 nm	425 kt	1
750 Hawker 2,200 nm · 430 kt	9	2,200 nm	430 kt	5
ELITE Hondajet 1,191 nm · 413 kt	—	1,191 nm	413 kt	5
ELITE II Hondajet 1,380 nm · 360 kt	6	1,380 nm	360 kt	2
ELITE S Hondajet 1,287 nm · 360 kt	7	1,287 nm	360 kt	5
HA-420 Hondajet 1,223 nm · 422 kt	5	1,223 nm	422 kt	7
31 Learjet 1,337 nm · 441 kt	8	1,337 nm	441 kt	4
31A Learjet 1,337 nm · 441 kt	8	1,337 nm	441 kt	25
35 Learjet 1,924 nm · 436 kt	8	1,924 nm	436 kt	2
35A Learjet 1,990 nm · 436 kt	8	1,990 nm	436 kt	44
36 Learjet 2,289 nm · 436 kt	9	2,289 nm	436 kt	3
36A Learjet 2,708 nm · 441 kt	8	2,708 nm	441 kt	3
40 Learjet 1,707 nm · 436 kt	7	1,707 nm	436 kt	6
40XR Learjet 1,960 nm · 436 kt	7	1,960 nm	436 kt	15
45 Learjet 1,968 nm · 436 kt	9	1,968 nm	436 kt	25
45XR Learjet 2,049 nm · 436 kt	9	2,049 nm	436 kt	33
70 Learjet 2,045 nm · 436 kt	7	2,045 nm	436 kt	2
75 Learjet 2,026 nm · 436 kt	9	2,026 nm	436 kt	17
75 LIBERTY Learjet 2,080 nm · 436 kt	7	2,080 nm	436 kt	6
400XT Nextant 2,096 nm · 437 kt	8	2,096 nm	437 kt	8
400XTi Nextant 1,197 nm · 406 kt	8	1,197 nm	406 kt	11
PC-24 Pilatus 2,125 nm · 371 kt	8	2,125 nm	371 kt	21
I Premier 1,340 nm · 426 kt	6	1,340 nm	426 kt	11
IA Premier 1,340 nm · 426 kt	6	1,340 nm	426 kt	9

Specifications are representative of the model; individual aircraft may vary.

Good to Know

Common questions about Light Jets

How far can a light jet fly?

Citation CJ3 light jets publish ranges near 2,040 nautical miles — enough for many domestic city pairs and some short international missions nonstop.

How many passengers fit in a light jet?

Many light jets seat up to eight passengers, including typical Citation CJ3 configurations.

When is a light jet the right choice?

Light jets are the right choice for routes where jet speed, altitude, and privacy matter, but a midsize stand-up cabin isn’t required. They climb quickly and cruise efficiently on mid-range missions.

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