Citation CJ2
Six seats, two engines and a quiet cabin. The Citation CJ2 and the CJ2+ are the light jets for a couple or a family of four on a leg under about two and a half hours, from runways about 3,500 feet long. Bags ride in the nose and an outside bay, so tell us what you are bringing.
- Typical seating
- 5 to 6 in the usual layouts; some seat 7
- Planning range
- ~1,400 nm with four aboard; up to ~1,600 nm on the CJ2+ with a light load
- Cabin height
- ~4 ft 9 in
Compare the cabin for your next trip, or tell us what you want to own. Specifications vary by aircraft.
Model examples. Cabins, finishes and equipment vary by aircraft.
Space for the way you travel.
Planning figures vary with the aircraft’s layout, load and conditions. We confirm the proposed airplane’s details with your options.
- Passenger seating
- 5 to 6 in the usual layouts; some seat 7
- Cabin height
- ~4 ft 9 in
- Cabin width
- ~4 ft 10 in
- Baggage volume
- ~65 cu ft in the nose and an outside bay
- Planning range
- ~1,400 nm with four aboard; up to ~1,600 nm on the CJ2+ with a light load
- Typical cruise
- ~410 kt
- Lavatory
- belted seat, aft, with a door on many; confirm on the proposed airplane
- Wifi
- on some; varies by aircraft
- Airframe years
- 2000 to 2016: the CJ2 to 2006, the CJ2+ from 2006. A CJ2 built before 2005 gets the exception review.
How much can you bring?
Listed baggage volume: ~65 cu ft in the nose and an outside bay
Alternative loads · one bag type at a time
How we estimate bag counts
We allow 40 to 55% of the listed baggage volume for cases and 30 to 40% for golf bags, which pack poorly in nose and tail compartments. Assumed external dimensions: checked bag 28 × 20 × 12 in; golf travel bag 50 × 16 × 12 in; weekend bag 22 × 12 × 12 in. Counts are rounded down and show separate loads, not a combined allowance. Unspecified extra storage is excluded.
Volume estimates only. Bag shape, compartment doors, weight and fuel requirements determine the final fit. Tell us about mixed luggage, skis or bulky items.
Include your baggage in a quote request →- The year. Many CJ2s were built before 2005, so the tail either meets the standard or gets the written exception review: records, recent inspections and the operator's history with the airplane.
- The version. A CJ2+ has newer engines, newer avionics and more range than a CJ2, and it feels newer inside. We identify which you have on the quote.
- The load. Six adults with bags cannot always carry full fuel, so a pilot sets the fuel for the leg and tells you if a stop makes sense.
Interested in buying a Citation CJ2?
Tell a pilot what you fly now and what you want next. We can discuss this model and let you know if one matching your requirements comes to market.
Your next trip starts here.
Citation CJ2 questions.
Is this the CJ2 or the CJ2+?
We source both. The CJ2+ came out in 2006 with newer engines, newer avionics and about 150 more nautical miles of range; the cabin is the same. Your quote names the version and the year.
How does it compare with the CJ3?
Same cabin height and width, about two feet shorter, and a little less range. For four people on a short leg the CJ2 does the job for less; for six with bags or a longer leg, the CJ3 is the step up.
What does a CJ2 charter cost?
Enter your airports and dates to receive light jet starting prices for the complete trip by email. Short legs are priced on a daily minimum of flight hours. We confirm the aircraft and the final quote before booking.