A midsize jet suits a Long Island trip with a full cabin and a good deal of luggage on a flight of two to four hours.
Cessna introduced the Citation III in 1983. It seats 6 to 9 with a published range of 2,348 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 472 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 51,000 feet, 60 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna
- Year introduced: 1983
- Seating: 6 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,348 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 472 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 55.4 feet
- Wingspan: 53.5 feet
- Height: 16.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 60 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation III Fits Long Island
With 2,348 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Long Island to destinations such as Charlotte, Miami and Denver, allowing for reserves and routing. Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th, and winter storms can slow every airport around New York, so we watch the forecast.
Long Island trips in this class usually leave from Republic in East Farmingdale or MacArthur in Ronkonkoma, and summer trips to the Hamptons use East Hampton or Gabreski. Whether the aircraft can use a particular airport on your date is up to the operator for that aircraft, its weight and the conditions that day, and your advisor confirms it before anything is booked.
How Long Island Clients Use the Cessna Citation III
Midsize jets handle Long Island trips to Florida, the Bahamas and the middle of the country with a cabin that stays comfortable for three hours or more. The extra seats, the bigger baggage hold and the room to move around all count on a family trip.
Tell us the route, the group and the bags, golf clubs and beach gear included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits 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: $4,000 to $5,200 (as of 10/2026)
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation VII
- Dassault Falcon 20
- Embraer Legacy 450
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / Astra
- Hawker 700 / 750XP
- Hawker 800 / 800XP / 850XP
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation III charter to or from Long Island, 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.