Delaware Cessna Citation CJ2 Charter

The light jet is the workhorse of Delaware charter, and it covers most of what clients ask us for out of New Castle.

Cessna (Textron Aviation) built the Cessna Citation CJ2 between 2000 and 2006. It is flown by a crew of 1 to 2. The type carries 6 to 7 passengers, cruises at 418 knots, tops out at 45,000 feet, covers 1,613 nautical miles and holds 65 cubic feet of baggage. Every Cessna Citation CJ2 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.

Cessna Citation CJ2 light jet for Delaware charter

Performance and Cabin

Category: Light Jet
Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Years produced: 2000-2006
Seating: 6 to 7
Crew: 1 to 2
Range: 1,613 nautical miles
Cruise speed: 418 knots
Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
Length: 47.7 feet
Wingspan: 49.8 feet
Height: 13.8 feet
Baggage volume: 65 cubic feet
Lavatory: Belted

Why the Cessna Citation CJ2 Fits Delaware

Most Delaware light jet trips leave from New Castle (KILG), which is the state’s only towered field, or from Delaware Coastal (KGED) for the Sussex County beaches.

A published range of 1,613 nautical miles brings Naples, Florida, Nassau, Dallas and Houston within reach of Delaware, before the operator applies reserves and routing for the day.

Through the summer the Sussex County beaches drive demand toward Delaware Coastal, which has no control tower and is attended from eight in the morning until six in the evening, so timings there are worth agreeing early.

The runway required on the day is a performance calculation the operator makes for that aircraft, at that weight, in the conditions on your date, so we confirm it with them for your specific trip.

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Cessna Citation CJ2 view for Delaware charter

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; reports may be provided on request.
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

Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation CJ2 run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

As a rough guide, Delaware to Houston is about 1,139 nautical miles, which is roughly 2.5 to 3.0 hours of flight time at this aircraft’s cruise speed before winds and routing are applied.

Other Light Jets Available

Contact

For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ2 charter to or from Delaware, call 1-888-987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.

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.