Cessna Citation CJ4 Aircraft (525C / CitationJet)
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light-to-midsize business jet produced since 2010, the flagship of the CJ family. Seating up to 10, it cruises at 451 knots with a range of 2,165 nautical miles, powered by twin Williams FJ44-4A engines. Single-pilot certified with Garmin Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, it appeals to owner-operators wanting Citation performance with true coast-to-coast range.
38 used Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft for sale · 10-seat · Used median asking $7,000,000 · updated 11 hours ago
Cessna Citation CJ4 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation CJ4 is a 10-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 350–420 kt (648–778 km/h), a range of 1,090–2,165 nm (2,019–4,010 km), and a useful load of 2,500–4,700 lbs (1,134–2,132 kg).
Cessna Citation CJ4 for Sale
Browse all listings →Cessna Citation CJ4 asking prices range from $6,150,000 to $13,950,000, with a median of $7,000,000 (market reference $6,500,000).
Cessna Citation CJ4 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation CJ | 1993–2000 | 6 | 350 kts (648 km/h) | 1,090 nm (2,019 km) | 2,600 lbs (1,179 kg) | — | Choose the CitationJet / CJ1 for the most affordable entry into CJ ownership. Step up to the CJ2 / CJ2+ or CJ3 / CJ3+ for more cabin, range and speed — the CJ3+ is a popular sweet spot still in production. The CJ4 is the largest and fastest of the line, with the most cabin and range. All are single-pilot capable. | 295 |
| Citation CJ1 | 1993–2010 | 6 | 359 kts (665 km/h) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) | 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg) | $595K – $2.4M | An entry single-pilot light jet of the CitationJet family — the affordable step up from a turboprop into Citation jet ownership. | 17 |
| Citation CJ1+ | 1993–2010 | 6 | 377 kts (698 km/h) | 1,285 nm (2,380 km) | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) | — | The most refined entry single-pilot CitationJet — FADEC engines make it the pick of the smallest CJ models on the used market. | 3 |
| Citation CJ2 | 2000–2006 | 8 | 389 kts (720 km/h) | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) | 3,450 lbs (1,565 kg) | — | A mid-range single-pilot light jet of the CitationJet family — a stretched, faster step up from the CJ1. | 3 |
| Citation CJ3 | 2004–2014 | 9 | 391 kts (724 km/h) | 1,875 nm (3,472 km) | 3,230 lbs (1,465 kg) | $4.8M – $5.6M | The current-production mid-range single-pilot CitationJet — a Garmin-equipped light jet for owner-operators wanting modern avionics and 2,000-mile range. | 5 |
| Citation CJ2+ | 2006–2013 | 8 | 407 kts (754 km/h) | 1,480 nm (2,741 km) | 3,700 lbs (1,678 kg) | $3.2M – $4.1M | A modernised mid-range single-pilot CitationJet — FADEC engines and updated avionics make it the pick of the CJ2 line on the used market. | 7 |
| Citation M2 | 2013–now | 7 | 404 kts (748 km/h) | 1,300 nm (2,408 km) | 3,100 lbs (1,406 kg) | — | The entry of the modern CitationJet line — a single-pilot light jet, the most affordable current-production way into Citation jet ownership. | 2 |
| Citation CJ3+ | 2014–now | 8 | 416 kts (770 km/h) | 2,040 nm (3,778 km) | 3,360 lbs (1,524 kg) | — | The current-production mid-range single-pilot CitationJet — a Garmin-equipped light jet for owner-operators wanting modern avionics and 2,000-mile range. | 3 |
| Citation M2 GEN2 | 2022–now | 7 | 404 kts (748 km/h) | 1,550 nm (2,871 km) | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) | — | The newest entry CitationJet — a current-production single-pilot light jet, the most affordable new way into Citation jet ownership. | 3 |
Compare Cessna Citation CJ4
See how the Cessna Citation CJ4 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Cessna Citation CJ4 cost? Used Citation CJ4 prices: $6.2M – $13.9M, average $7M (median $7M); market reference $6.5M, across 9 priced of 38 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
On a light CitationJet the cost that dwarfs purchase price is the engine maintenance program — whether the Williams FJ44 engines are enrolled on an hourly program, and whether it transfers with the aircraft, swings ownership economics more than the asking figure. Single-pilot certification can save crew cost, but budget engine time, phase inspections, avionics currency and recurrent training; two similarly-priced jets can cost very differently on program status and inspections due.
Cessna Citation CJ4 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $590,000 (2025 models) · highest around $12,675,000 (2024). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna Citation CJ4
Buying a Cessna Citation CJ4 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
What to check before buying
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation CJ4
About the Cessna Citation CJ4
Who is the CJ4 for?
CJ4 vs CJ3 — when does the step-up make sense?
What are common CJ4 maintenance considerations?
Is the Citation CJ4 still in production?
Cessna Citation CJ4 Inventory by State
| California | 28 |
| Texas | 23 |
| Florida | 16 |
| Kansas | 13 |
| North Carolina | 12 |
| Georgia | 8 |
| Arkansas | 6 |
| Tennessee | 5 |
| Ohio | 5 |
| Michigan | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 |
| Utah | 5 |
Cessna Citation CJ4 by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation CJ4
| 2021 Citation CJ4 | $10,850,000 |
| 2010 Citation CJ4 | $6,250,000 |
| 2015 Citation CJ4 | $7,750,000 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 26 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna Citation CJ4 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation CJ4. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database