Long Island clients consider a very light jet for quick business trips and short getaways with light luggage.
Cessna built the Citation CJ1 from 1999 to 2006. It seats 5 to 6 with a published range of 1,300 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 389 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 51 cubic feet of baggage volume and a lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1999-2006
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,300 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 389 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 46.9 feet
- Height: 13.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 51 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna Citation CJ1 Fits Long Island
With 1,300 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips from Long Island to destinations such as Montreal, Nashville and Nassau, allowing for reserves and routing. In summer, Thursday and Friday evenings out to the Hamptons and the trips back on Sunday and Monday fill first, so book those dates early.
For an aircraft in this class, we pick the Long Island airport closest to where you are going, whether that is Republic, MacArthur, Gabreski or East Hampton. 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 CJ1
This category suits a couple or two colleagues on a shorter flight. Some types in this class are certified to be flown by a single pilot, and your advisor will explain how each aircraft on your quote is crewed.
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: $2,800 to $3,800 (as of 10/2026)
Other Very Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ1 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.