Fleet Size and Availability
There are 21 Citation CJ3 aircraft for sale, including 5 off-market listings, representing 5.1% of the active fleet. Inventory has risen slightly month-over-month (Aug: 19 → Sep: 21), marking the third increase in four months as sellers position aircraft ahead of year-end activity.
Market Listings
Asking prices range from $3,450,000 to $5,995,000, with listed aircraft averaging 129 days on market. Shorter market durations suggest healthy absorption and sustained buyer confidence, particularly for low-time aircraft with engine coverage.
Sales Activity
In the past six months, 20 aircraft have sold, including 2 off-market transactions, with sale prices ranging from $4,000,000 to $5,695,000. Sold aircraft averaged 133 days on market, closely mirroring active listing durations and confirming consistent market fluidity.
Key Takeaways
- CJ3 inventory has trended upward but remains near long-term averages, reflecting balanced buyer-seller dynamics.
- Demand continues to center on well-equipped, U.S.-based aircraft, especially those featuring Garmin upgrades or engine programs.
- Pricing has held steady within a narrow band for four consecutive months, signaling market stability.
- Sales volume remains among the highest in the light jet category, maintaining an average of three transactions per month.
- Sellers should expect modest negotiation margins, as buyers remain selective but motivated ahead of Q4 tax season.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ3 market continues to perform with remarkable steadiness, balancing a mild rise in inventory with strong and consistent absorption. As year-end approaches, pricing strength and transaction velocity reaffirm the CJ3’s standing as one of the most resilient models in the Citation family.
