Cessna · Light Jet
Citation CJ4 Gen2
The largest, fastest CitationJet: light-jet economics with near-midsize range
- Passengers
- 8
- Hours nonstop*
- 4:30
- Baggage
- 77 ft³
*Approximate maximum endurance for comparison only. Actual performance depends on payload, winds, and day-of-flight conditions.
Why clients ask for the Citation CJ4 Gen2 by name
The Citation CJ4 Gen2 is the biggest and quickest aircraft in Cessna's CitationJet family, still single-pilot certified and still built around the efficient economics that make the line popular with charter clients. At 451 knots and 1,927 nm of range, it out-runs and out-reaches the CJ3+ while adding a fourth club seat and a real baggage hold, without stepping up to midsize pricing. For a client who has outgrown the CJ3+ but doesn't need a stand-up cabin, this is usually the right next aircraft.
Photos show the Citation CJ4 Gen2. Every charter interior is a little different. Before you book, we send photos of the exact aircraft and interior assigned to your trip, so there are no surprises at the FBO.
Typical charter rate
Est. from $7,600/hr
estimate per flight hour, before taxes and fees
Request a QuoteEstimates vary with routing, availability, and operator. Every quote is transparent and all-in, with no surprise fees.
Step inside the cabin
Explore the layout the way you would on a walkthrough: where you sit, where the coffee lives, and where the golf bags go.
Typical charter configuration: forward divan, club of four, and an additional seat, 8 passengers (up to 10 in a denser configuration).
- Cabin height
- 4'9"
- Cabin width
- 4'10"
- Cabin length
- 17'4"
- Baggage
- 77 cu ft
The next step up from the CJ3+
When a light-jet client needs more range or one more passenger than the CJ3+ can comfortably carry, the CJ4 Gen2 is the natural move. It keeps the single-pilot economics that make the CitationJet family affordable while adding real distance.
- Single-pilot certified, keeping operating costs down
- 1,927 nm range, well beyond the CJ3+
- Largest cabin Textron certifies for single-pilot operation
- Fastest CitationJet built, at 451 ktas
Cabin amenities
Standard on the Citation CJ4 Gen2 in typical charter configuration.
- Four-chair club section plus forward divan and two additional seats
- Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21 avionics with MultiScan weather radar
- Trailing-link landing gear for a smoother touchdown
- Externally serviced, fully enclosed lavatory with skylight
- Largest single-pilot-certified cabin in the Citation light-jet line
- 77 cu ft of baggage split across nose and tail compartments
- LED cabin lighting
- Individual air vents and fold-out work tables
Where can it take you nonstop?
Pick your departure city and see the Citation CJ4 Gen2's reach across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Flying from Colorado, most of the country is one leg away.
From Centennial (APA), the Citation CJ4 Gen2 reaches anywhere inside the ring without a fuel stop.
Ring shows a planning range of 1,456 nm: range with four passengers, less a reserve, flown into a 50 kt headwind. Payload, routing and the day's winds decide real-world reach. Your quote confirms nonstop capability for your exact trip.
Is this the right aircraft for your trip?
An honest fit check beats a hard sell. Here is where the Citation CJ4 Gen2 shines, and where we would steer you to a different aircraft instead.
Mission fit: the Citation CJ4 Gen2 at a glance
Carries a small group a little farther than most light jets and works from smaller airports, though the cabin is built for sitting.
Best for
- Denver to either coast nonstop with four aboard, after reserves and headwind
- Teams of up to 8 in typical seating
- Shorter runways, with a published takeoff distance of about 3,400 ft
Think twice if
- Standing room matters: the cabin is about 4'9" tall
Mountain airports
Strong. A regular choice into Aspen, Eagle and Telluride when the day's weight and weather allow.
Computed from specifications current as of 2026-09-28. Range lines start from the 1,927 nm four-passenger figure, hold back a reserve and fly into a 50 kt headwind. Winds, weight and the operator's own performance numbers decide any given day. Check your route in the Range Explorer.
Book it for
Longer light-jet legs with a full cabin
At 1,927 nm, the CJ4 Gen2 out-ranges the CJ3+ while staying single-pilot certified, the aircraft we reach for when a light-jet client needs more distance without midsize pricing.
Groups of 7-8 who still want smaller-airport access
The largest cabin Textron certifies for single-pilot operation, seating up to 10, while keeping the short-field performance that gets you closer to your actual destination.
Fast regional business travel
451 ktas cruise, the quickest CitationJet built, shaves real time off routes in the 1,500-1,900 nm range.
Clients who've outgrown the CJ3+
Keeps the CJ3+'s efficient, single-pilot economics while adding cabin room and range for a slightly larger group or a longer leg.
Skip it for
Transcontinental or oceanic routes
1,927 nm covers most of the country but not every coast-to-coast city pair non-stop, a midsize or larger jet handles those without a fuel stop.
Groups of 9-10 traveling heavy
77 cu ft of baggage is generous for a light jet but tight once you're at full seating capacity with bags for everyone.
Passengers who want a stand-up cabin
Cabin height stays under 5 feet, so this is still a light jet in feel even though it flies farther than most. Step up to a Citation XLS+ or Latitude for stand-up headroom.
Popular Citation CJ4 Gen2 routes
Performance
- Max altitude
- 45,000 ft
- Cruise speed
- 451 kts
- Takeoff distance
- 3,410 ft
- Max range
- 1,927 nm
Regional executives and small teams who've outgrown the CJ3+ but don't need a midsize jet's price tag, especially on a longer leg or with a slightly larger group.
How it compares
Not sure the Citation CJ4 Gen2 is the one? These are the aircraft clients most often weigh it against.
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Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
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Cessna Citation CJ3+
Light Jet
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Bombardier Learjet 75
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Cessna Citation XLS+
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FAA Part 135 data
On US charter certificates
49
aircraft on FAA Part 135 charter certificates
26
certificate holders operate them
Counted: Citation CJ4, CJ4 Gen2 and CJ4 Gen3 (FAA model 525C)
Built 2010 to 2025
Being on a certificate means an aircraft may be flown for hire. It does not mean every one is offered to the public. For each trip we confirm the specific operator and aircraft, and review its safety audits, before you book.
- Embraer Phenom 300E333
- Citation CJ3 Gen2148
- Hawker 400XP133
- Cessna Citation Ultra76
- Citation CJ2+53
- Citation CJ4 Gen249
Source: FAA Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list, as published September 10, 2026.
Ready to charter the Citation CJ4 Gen2?
Tell us your trip and we will confirm the right aircraft, vet the operator, and send an all-in quote. We review each operator's third-party safety audits (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO) before recommending it, backed by Stratos Jets.