Fleet Size and Availability
There are 18 Citation CJ3s for sale, including 4 off-market, representing 4.4% of the active fleet. Supply remains near the low-end of 2025 levels, a sign of durable demand and disciplined listing behavior as sellers position selectively for year-end.
Market Listings
Asking prices range $3,450,000–$6,600,000, with 162 average Days on Market for active listings. The upper band reflects recent refurbishments, connectivity, and engine-program status; competitively priced, mid-spec aircraft are drawing faster engagement.
Sales Activity
Over six months, 18 Citation CJ3s sold (2 off-market) between $4,300,000–$5,695,000, averaging 119 Days on Market. The sold-Days on Market advantage suggests buyers act quickly when price, pedigree, and presentation align, even as total inventory stays tight.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory remains constrained relative to historical norms, supporting firm pricing.
• Sold-Days on Market (119) vs. list-Days on Market (162) shows clear rewards for market-aligned asking strategies.
• Buyers favor U.S.-based, engine-program aircraft with WAAS/LPV, cabin Wi-Fi and side facing seat.
• Upper-band asks above ~$6M require recent maintenance events or exceptional pedigree to sustain.
• Off-market flow remains steady, helping absorb premium, hard-to-replace examples.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ3 continues to operate in a seller-leaning equilibrium: limited supply, strong absorption, and tight ask-to-sold bands. Sellers who price to recent comps see timely results; buyers should be prepared to compete decisively for clean, program-covered airframes.
