Fleet Size and Availability
There are currently 18 Citation CJ3 aircraft for sale, including 4 off-market, representing approximately 4.4% of all CJ3s in service. Availability remains controlled and consistent with late-2025 levels, supporting a stable supply environment for this segment of the light-jet market.
Market Listings
Asking prices range from $3,450,000 to $5,600,000, with an average 137 Days on Market. Pricing dispersion reflects differences in vintage, pedigree, engine program enrollment, and airframe total time. Later-build, upgraded aircraft continue to anchor the upper end of the range, while older examples with damage history or weaker presentation face greater buyer scrutiny.
Sales Activity
Over the past six months, 19 Citation CJ3 aircraft have sold (including 3 off-market), transacting between approximately $4,100,000 and $5,895,000, with an average 89 Days on Market. The fact that sold aircraft moved significantly faster than current listings confirms that well-positioned CJ3s continue to transact efficiently.
Key Takeaways
• Inventory remains limited, supporting steady pricing for high-pedigree aircraft.
• Sold aircraft move in roughly two-thirds the time of current listings—clear evidence that realistic pricing pays off.
• Buyers continue to pay premiums for upgraded avionics, enrolled engines, and good pedigree.
• Off-market activity remains relevant, particularly for premium and low-time aircraft.
• Pricing sensitivity increases sharply for aircraft with damage history or weaker presentation.
Key Insight
The Citation CJ3 remains a disciplined, execution-driven market: sellers who align pricing with aircraft pedigree see fast outcomes, while buyers must move decisively when clean, high-pedigree options become available.
