A family flying from Baltimore to Palm Beach for the winter, or a team heading to Chicago for meetings, will usually be quoted a light jet.
Cessna built the Citation CJ3 from 2004 to 2014. It seats 6 to 8 with a published range of 1,875 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 417 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 65 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2004-2014
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,875 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 417 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.2 feet
- Wingspan: 53.3 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 65 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation CJ3 Fits Baltimore
With 1,875 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Baltimore and destinations such as Montreal, Nassau and St. Maarten, allowing for reserves and routing. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th, and when a storm is in the forecast your advisor and the operator decide early whether to adjust the plan.
Jets in this class use BWI Marshall, about nine miles south of downtown, or Martin State Airport in Middle River, about ten miles east, which suits Towson and Hunt Valley. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Baltimore Clients Use the Cessna Citation CJ3
Maryland families with winter homes in Florida often use a light jet for the trip south in the fall and the return in the spring.
Share the route, how many are flying and how much they are bringing, and your advisor will say whether this type is the right fit or suggest one that is.
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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.
- 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.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,800 to $5,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
- Cessna Citation Ultra
- Cessna Citation V
- Dassault Falcon 10
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ3 charter to or from Baltimore, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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.