Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 16 Citation CJ3+ aircraft available for sale worldwide, including six off-market opportunities. This represents 5.1% of the fleet.
Inventory has remained unusually consistent throughout the first half of 2026, ranging from 15 to 17 aircraft. After increasing to 17 in May, availability returned to 16 in June and remains at that level today.
With more than one-third of the available inventory being marketed privately, buyers relying only on public listings are not seeing the full market.
Market Listings
Current asking prices range from $6,500,000 to $12,300,000, while active listings have been on the market for an average of 100 days.
The wide asking-price range reflects substantial differences in model year, total time, engine program status, condition, optional equipment, and overall pedigree.Â
The 100-day average for current listings indicates that desirable, properly priced aircraft are receiving attention without remaining on the market for extended periods. However, this figure should be viewed alongside the 133-day average for completed sales, as many of the aircraft currently available are relatively recent listings.
Sales Activity
Fifteen Citation CJ3+ aircraft sold during the past six months, including three off-market transactions. These sales represent 4.8% of the fleet.
Reported sale prices ranged from $6,100,000 to $10,100,000, and sold aircraft averaged 133 days on market. Monthly activity included one sale in January, four in February, three each in March, April, and May, and one in June.
The consistency of sales activity from February through May demonstrates sustained buyer demand. The decline to one reported sale in June should be monitored, but one month does not materially change the broader six-month trend and is more reflective of a lack of availability of desirable earlier serial number options.
Key Takeaways
• Sixteen CJ3+ aircraft are currently available, including six off-market opportunities.
• Inventory has remained stable throughout the first half of 2026.
• Fifteen aircraft sold during the past six months, including three off-market transactions.
• Current listings average 100 days on market, compared with 133 days for completed sales.
• Earlier serial number CJ3+s remain in high demand from move-up buyers.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ3+ market remains balanced, with stable inventory and consistent sales activity indicating that supply and demand are generally aligned. The significant number of off-market aircraft reinforces the importance of understanding the entire marketplace, while the wide pricing range demonstrates that buyers continue to distinguish carefully between aircraft based on age and pedigree.
