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
- Class: Midsize Jet
- MSRP: $8M (1990)
- Hourly Rate$4,000 to $5,200 per hour (as of 7/2026)
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.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.