Cessna Citation CJ3

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14 Apr 2026 · © @yuljets

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Kiwi Aviation · 14 Apr 2026

Perfect timing!

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Cessna CitationJet/M2 (CJ1, CJ2, CJ3) series

Aircraft

Citation CJ3 C25B

White with navy and red accent stripes, standard CJ3 style

C-FSEF

Registration

Airline

Marathon Aviation (based on markings)

Manufacturer

Cessna

Achievements

Private Jet Pro, Winglet Watcher

2 badges earned

Location

Thunder Bay International Airport

YQT/CYQT

48.3719, -89.3239

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Thunder Bay International Airport YQT

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Popular modern light business jet, evolution of the Cessna CitationJet/CJ series, known for efficiency and reliability.

Fleet Rarity

Common as a business jet, several hundred in service worldwide.

Record Flights

No major public record flights; typically used for business, charter, and air taxi.

Safety & Events

Generally strong safety record; no widely reported major incidents for CJ3 types.

Future Outlook

Still in production and operation; expected to fly for many years.

Specifications

Williams FJ44-3A

Engine

16.26 m

Wingspan

15.59 m

Length

3,778 km

Range

770 km/h

Speed

9 passengers

Capacity

6,291 kg

MTOW

4.62 m

Height

12.54 kN (2,820 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 4, ICAO compliant (exact dB varies, generally 70-90 dB on takeoff)

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