Most trips from Nashville to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago or Dallas fit comfortably within a light jet’s range.
Cessna built the Citation CJ3 from 2004 to 2014. It seats 6 to 8 with a published range of 1,875 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 417 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 65 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2004-2014
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,875 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 417 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.2 feet
- Wingspan: 53.3 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 65 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation CJ3 Fits Nashville
With 1,875 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Nashville to destinations such as New Orleans, Boston and Cabo San Lucas, allowing for reserves and routing. In winter, an occasional ice storm reaches Middle Tennessee, and de-icing adds time on the ramp before departure.
Nashville trips in this class run from Nashville International (BNA), John C. Tune (KJWN) or Smyrna (KMQY), depending on where the trip starts and the time of day. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is a calculation the operator makes for that weight and that day’s weather, and your advisor will confirm it before anything is booked.
How Nashville Clients Use the Cessna Citation CJ3
For a Nashville client with a handful of passengers on a regional route, this is often where the quote lands. The cabin is comfortable for a flight of an hour or two.
Tell us the route, the passenger count and what is traveling with you, and your advisor will confirm whether this aircraft is the right fit or suggest a better one.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,800 to $5,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
- Cessna Citation Ultra
- Cessna Citation V
- Dassault Falcon 10
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ3 charter in or out of Nashville, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.