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Cessna Citation III

Charter the Cessna Citation III Midsize Jet

Private Jets Teterboro offers jet charter services on the Cessna Citation III, a 7 passenger high-speed business jet with a flight range of more than 2,000 nautical miles.

Cessna’s first midsize business jet debuted in 1983 and was designed completely from scratch, establishing a platform utilized in the Citation VI and Citation VII. This is a fast business jet option, able to reach speeds of up to 535 miles per hour and climb to 49,ooo ft in just 24 minutes. A total of just over 200 models were delivered over a 9-year production run, with the first modle purchased by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.

Call us directly at +1 (888) 987-5387 or request a quote for pricing and availability on Cessna Citation IIIs and similar Midsize Jets near you.

Cessna Citation III Pricing & Performance

The cost to charter a Cessna Citation III starts at around $3,600 an hour*. Hourly rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees. Hourly rates will vary based year of make/model, schedule, routing, passenger & baggage totals, and other factors.

  • Year of Make: 1983 — 1992
  • Manufacturer: Cessna
  • ClassMidsize Jet
  • MSRP: $8M (1990)
  • Hourly Rate: $3,600 – $4,800*

General Details

  • Crew: 2 pilots
  • Capacity: up to 7 Passengers
  • Height: 16′ 10″
  • Length: 55′ 6″
  • Wingspan: 53′ 6″
  • External Baggage: 61 cu ft
  • MTOW: 22,000 lb
  • Max Payload: 1,600 lb

Performance Specs

  • Max Speed: 465 kts
  • Cruise Speed: 427 kts
  • Range: 2,348 nmi (2,702 mi; 4,348 km) w/ 2 crew & 4 pax
  • Climb Rate: 3,805 ft/min
  • Ceiling: 51,000 ft
  • Runway: 5,630 ft (takeoff); 4,208 ft (landing)
  • Engines: 2x Honeywell TFE 731-3B
  • Thrust: 3,650 lbf (16.2 kN) thrust each

Interior Dimensions

  • Seats: 6
  • Cabin Height: 5′ 8″
  • Cabin Width: 5′ 7″
  • Cabin Length: 18′ 4″
  • Total Volume: 422 cu ft
  • Bathroom: Enclosed Lav

Cessna Citation III Jet Charter Services

The Cessna Citation III is an ideal aircraft for private flights to/from New York for business meetings, vacations, and special events. For pricing & availability on private jet charter services near you, call us directly at 1-888-987-5387.


* Average hourly rates will change based on make, model and year; amenities, routing and scheduling/availability, and do not include fuel, taxes, crew charges, ramp, hangar, FBO, overnights, daily minimums, taxes, international fees, catering, ground transport, or de-icing. For a free, all-inclusive quote, please call or email. Pictures are for example only. The age, color, interior layout, hourly rates, specifications, dimensions may all vary between aircraft.