Fleet Size and Availability
There are 18 Citation CJ3 aircraft for sale, including 4 off-market listings, representing 4.4% of the active fleet. Inventory remains exceptionally tight by historical standards, continuing to position the CJ3 as one of the most supply-constrained aircraft in the light jet segment. Buyer choice remains limited, particularly for U.S.-based aircraft with strong pedigree and engine program coverage.
Market Listings
Asking prices currently range from $3,450,000 to $6,600,000, reflecting meaningful stratification by serial number, avionics configuration, cosmetic condition, and maintenance status. Listings are averaging 140 Days on Market, underscoring sustained buyer engagement despite firm pricing and limited availability.
Sales Activity
Over the last six months, 21 CJ3s have sold, including 4 off-market transactions, at prices ranging from $4,500,000 to approximately $5,895,000. Sold aircraft averaged just 84 Days on Market, materially faster than current listings and indicative of strong absorption when aircraft are priced in line with recent comps. Sales volume remains healthy, underscoring sustained yet modest demand as buyers become more selective, considering damage history, cosmetics and engine program coverage.
Key Takeaways
• End of year sales resulted in a tightening inventory of desirable CJ3s.
• Buyers continue to place the highest value on later serial number U.S.-based aircraft with TAP Blue coverage, no damage history, and clean cosmetics.
• Off-market transactions continue to represent a meaningful share of total activity.
• Sellers testing the upper end of the pricing range are experiencing longer marketing timelines; some missed their opportunity to maximize their sales price in 2025.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ3 enters 2026 firmly in seller-favored territory. Tight supply, predictable sales cadence, and comp-aligned pricing continue to define this market. Demand for clean aircraft remains strong. Buyers must remain prepared to act decisively, while sellers benefit from a rare combination of leverage, liquidity, and pricing stability within the light jet category.
